Elevates, unifies, and empowers the Dear, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf/Blind Utahns by building an inclusive community with full communication access, and show the world what life looks like, free of barriers.COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines.

• Health/Disability Related Social Clubs
• American Sign Language Instruction
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Special Education
• Sign Language Interpretation
• Hearing Aids
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Assistive Technology Training
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• Telecommunication Relay Services

Provides integrated services to patients with vision loss.

Services Include:

• Orientation to Vision Loss Seminar (at no cost) 
• Vision Rehabilitation
• Counseling (Individual & Family)
• Health & Behavior Assessment & Intervention
• Support & Education Groups
• Referrals 

Have a documented disability

Direct assistance to students to encourage and enhance their independence, ongoing cooperative efforts to develop and maintain an accessible physical environment, and educational efforts to create a supportive psychological environment so students can achieve their educational objectives. Evaluates disability documentation, determines eligibility, and implements reasonable accommodations for enrolled students as guided by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and University policy.

Provides parent mentor programs.

Support group for families who have an infant in the NICU, or are experiencing a high risk pregnancy.

A community based program which assists individuals with disabilities to achieve or maintain self-sufficient, productive lives and live independently within their own communities. Programs include: help in attaining assistive technology; training for those losing their sight; caregiver and grief support groups; PAWS Animal Therapy Program; SCOODEO - a safety training program for those who have no other means of transportation than an electric scooter; PERKIE Travels - a coordinated cancer treatment transportation system to help get people to the Utah Valley area for their radiation treatment; nursing home diversion and transition programs and other programs.

Dagget, Duchesne, Uintah, Carbon, Emery, Grand and San Juan counties. Person must have a disability that impairs activities of daily living and expectation that services will be beneficial.

• Disability Related Transportation
• Disability Rights Groups
• Public Awareness/Education
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Centers for Independent Living
• Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
• Low Vision Aids
• Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities
• Teaching/Instruction Volunteer Opportunities
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

USOR, Active Re-Entry serves the seven counties of Eastern Utah, with satellite offices in Moab and Uintah Basin.
There are five other Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in Utah.

• Public Awareness/Education
• Sexually Transmitted Disease Treatment
• AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
• Health Care Referrals
• Navigator Programs
• Food Pantries
• HIV Testing
• Disease/Disability Information
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

• Arts and Crafts Instruction
• Health/Disability Related Social Clubs
• Automobile Donation Programs
• Disability Rights Groups
• Blind Mobility Aids
• Braille Transcription
• Disability Related Parenting Programs
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• Public Awareness/Education
• Disability Related Transportation
• Advocacy
• Tuition Assistance
• Assistive Technology Training
• Specialized Information and Referral

Individuals with a cancer diagnosis, their family and friends.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Disease/Disability Information
• Voluntary Health Organizations
• Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
• Court Ordered Community Service Sites
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• Smoking/Vaping Cessation

Open to the public, for individuals living with mental illness

• Court Ordered Community Service Sites
• Mental Health Related Support Groups
• Suicide Prevention Programs
• Teaching/Instruction Volunteer Opportunities
• General Mental Health Information/Education
• Advocacy
• Counseling/Information Support Volunteer Opportunities
• Voluntary Health Organizations
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Public Awareness/Education

Affiliate programs located throughout the state, including Salt Lake, Utah County, Southwest, Cache Valley, Davis. See website for contact information.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• Voluntary Health Organizations
• Health Related Advocacy Groups
• Disability Related Sports

Anyone diagnosed with one of the 43 diseases in MDA's service program.

A voluntary health agency that works to combat muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and related muscle-debilitating diseases, and is committed to finding treatments and cures while supporting a comprehensive program of direct patient services and clinical care. Also provides assistive technology, support groups, therapeutic camps and offers volunteer opportunities.

• Voluntary Health Organizations
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
• Therapeutic Camps
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Clinical care at Clinical Neurosciences Center, University of Utah Medical Center

Individuals of all ages with physical, cognitive, or developmental disabilities (friends and family members are also encouraged to participate).

• Court Ordered Community Service Sites
• Hippotherapy
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Summer Camps
• Disability Related Sports
• Equestrian Therapy

Gail Loveland, Executive Director

Full service hospital under MountainStar Healthcare. Offers diabetes management clinics, support groups, prenatal and perinatal mood and anxiety disorder treatment, and Safe Haven for abandoned newborns. Related volunteer opportunities available.COVID-19 UPDATE: Following CDC guidelines and adapting accordingly. Please call regarding personal and specific circumstances.

• Emergency Room Care
• Prenatal Care
• Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns
• Hospitals
• Diabetes Management Clinics
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment
• Clerical Volunteer Opportunities
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities

• Disease/Disability Information
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Voluntary Health Organizations
• Health Related Advocacy Groups
• Stroke Rehabilitation

Children ages 6-12, teens, and adults, cancer

• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
• Disease/Disability Information
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Parents with AD/HD children

Support group meetings for parents of children with AD/HD. Meetings are organized and facilitated by community volunteers and are free of charge. The general format usually includes an educational presentation followed by group discussion.COVID-19 Update: to protect health and safety, all 2021 meetings will be held virtually. Use email for meeting access link. Following all CDC and state guidelines.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Julie Kinsey 801-282-3515

Adults meet at 860 East 4500 South, Suite 302, SLC

People who suffer Huntington’s Disease or a relative

Disseminate information about Huntington's Disease to patients, caregivers, physicians, nursing homes etc, to provide support to people concerned with Huntington's Disease.

HDSA Utah Support group:
Meets: 2nd Monday of the Month
Time: 6:00pm
Location: VIA ZOOM

Patients, friends, or family of patients affected by neurofibromatosis.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Patients, survivors, their families, and individuals and organizations affected by all blood cancers.

• Disease/Disability Information
• Public Relations Volunteer Opportunities
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

• Expectant/New Parent Assistance
• Health Care Referrals
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
• General Health Education Programs
• Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
• Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspections
• Breast Milk Banks
• Babysitting Instruction
• First Aid Instruction

Works with parents and children to build stronger families. Offers home based parenting education, child abuse counseling and prevention, crisis nurseries/ childcare, also offers sexual assault prevention, general crisis intervention hotlines, crime victim support groups, mental health related therapy and support groups, and spouse/ intimate partner abuse counseling.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and State guidelines; masks are required. Most counseling services are being done via telehealth, limited in person services based on need.

• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• Child Abuse Prevention
• Sexual Assault Prevention
• Home Based Parenting Education
• Parenting Skills Classes
• Crime Victim Support Groups
• Child Abuse Counseling
• Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
• General Crisis Intervention Hotlines
• Mental Health Related Support Groups

Down Syndrome support group. Telephone for information.

Sherri, secretary

U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, and a resident of the State of Utah. children and adults who have intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, brain injuries, and autism.

Provides long-term supports and services for people with disabilities so they can lead self-determined lives and participate fully in their communities. DSPD also promotes public awareness and acceptance of people with disabilities.

• Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• Emergency Room Care
• Physical Therapy
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• General Counseling Services
• Hospitals

• Emergency Room Care
• Hospitals
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities

Facility offers rehabilitation services, sports medicine and Acceleration sports training programs, outpatient surgeries, the Neurosciences Institute, and much more.

Spirometry testing ages 5 and older 435 251-1650, asthma education 435 251-1653

Newborn can be dropped of at the hospital by the mother or a person acting with the mother's permission.

• Emergency Room Care
• Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Hospitals

Provides comprehensive counseling and treatment at locations in Tooele and Wendover, for people of all ages who are experiencing serious mental illness, substance abuse, child/intimate partner abuse and other behavioral issues. Offers screening, assessment, individual/family/group/couples therapy, support groups, medication and case management services for those with mental illness and behavioral health concerns.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Currently offering medication delivery through ValleyRX pharmacy and remote therapy and telehealth.

• Mental Health Related Support Groups
• Child Guidance
• Psychosocial Therapy
• Child Abuse Counseling
• Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
• Psychiatric Case Management
• Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention
• Psychiatric Day Treatment
• General Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
• Case/Care Management
• General Expectant/New Parent Assistance
• Counseling/Information Support Volunteer Opportunities
• General Counseling Services
• Parent Counseling
• General Crisis Intervention Hotlines
• Mental Health Evaluation
• Psychiatric Medication Services

Sarah L. DeBois, LCSW
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Family Therapy Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

• Medicare Information/Counseling
• Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• HIV Testing

Presentation is available to any facility or organization wishing to learn more about Medicare.

• Aging and Disability Resource Centers
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Specialized Information and Referral

All people of all ages who experience a physical, sensory, cognitive or mental disability are invited to participate in center activities. Eligibility for some opportunities is based on economic need.

• Disability Rights Groups
• Comprehensive Information and Referral
• Disability Related Transportation
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
• Health/Disability Related Social Clubs
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Special Education Plan Development
• In Home Developmental Disabilities Habilitation Programs
• Centers for Independent Living
• ADA Implementation Assistance
• Peer to Peer Networking

Person must have a disability that impairs activities of daily living and expectation that services with be beneficial. Box Elder, Cache, and Rich counties.

• Centers for Independent Living
• Disability Related Transportation
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Peer to Peer Networking
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Health/Disability Related Social Clubs
• Disability Rights Groups
• Public Awareness/Education

Person must have a disability that impairs activities of daily living and expectation that services with be beneficial. Uintah, Daggett, Duchesne counties

• Low Vision Aids
• Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
• Public Awareness/Education
• Disability Rights Groups
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Teaching/Instruction Volunteer Opportunities
• Centers for Independent Living
• Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities
• Disability Related Transportation
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

USOR Center for Independent Living (CIL)

Person must have a disability that impairs activities of daily living and expectation that services with be beneficial.

• Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
• Public Awareness/Education
• Veteran Benefits Assistance
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Teaching/Instruction Volunteer Opportunities
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Disability Related Transportation
• Low Vision Aids
• Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities
• Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
• Centers for Independent Living
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Disability Rights Groups

USOR Center for Independent Living (CIL)

Provides support, training, counseling and education for parents, families, and the community involved with persons who have Down syndrome

Provides emotional support, training, workshops, and resource information for families of children with emotional, behavioral, and mental health disorders such as depression, ADHD, anxiety, etc. It also provides training, referrals, and consultation to various state agencies on parent/professional collaboration, resource coordination through the Family Resource Facilitator Program, systems of care, among other things.

• Child Guidance
• Mental Health Related Support Groups
• Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
• Specialized Information and Referral

• Specialized Information and Referral
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Children and young adults, ages 3 and older

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Health/Disability Related Social Clubs
• Disability Related Sports

Joni Wilson, Dancers with Disabilities Classes (with live accompaniment)

Tanner Dance is a Department of Services for People with Disabilities provider.

• Fundraising Volunteer Opportunities
• Child Care Mental Health Consultation Programs
• Computer/Internet Services Volunteer Opportunities
• Clerical Volunteer Opportunities
• Financial Planning Volunteer Opportunities

No cost, grades K-5, students with Asperger's Syndrome and high-functioning autism.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Elementary Schools

Provides families and professionals with newsletters; conference information; local event information; local services listings; links to support groups for youth, teens, siblings, grandparents and more; and links to other organizations. 

Lisa Thornton (Legal Issues - President, Utah PWSA)

• Emergency Room Care
• Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns
• Hospitals
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Spirometry testing ages 18 and older 801 507-4000
Asthma education 801 507-4634

AZ, CO, MT, NM, NV, TX, UT, WY

Listing of genetics-related resources available in the region (AZ, CO, MT, NM, NV, TX, UT, WY) including clinical genetics, consumer support, newborn screening, prenatal genetics, genetics laboratories, and specialty clinics. Established in 1993 to provide private alternatives to support public programs for genetics and maternal health services and education. One of several Regional Genetic Services Directory

Regional area served, regional resource

Supported by University Health Care, this nonprofit organization provides support and services to individuals, in the Intermountain West, with PKU and related disorders. Allied disorders include homocystinuria, maple syrup urine disease, organic acidemias, tyrosinemia, urea cycle disorders, and a host of other inborn metabolic errors.

For families with children who have cerebral palsy.

Provides the following family services:

• Family TIES:  Participants of Family TIES meet quarterly to provide a chance for parents of children with disabilities to network one another.  
• Respitality:  Families benefit from the generosity of hotels and restaurants that provide free accommodations and a meal for two, during a 24-hour getaway.  During this time, FFI offers care for the family member with a disability and any siblings within the home.
• Information and Referral: FFI provides information and referral services to people who want to connect with services within the community or state.  FFI also has a library of reference material (written and video) for those who need more information about cerebral palsy and related topics.
• Equipment Purchase Assistance: This program provides coordination of funding and financial assistance to purchase needed equipment and services, such as wheelchairs, communication devices and adapted bikes. 

Children, Adolescent & Adult services. Accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and private pay. Contact for current information.

Utah Behavior Services provides mental health therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis, psychological evaluations and related testing, medication management, parent consultation, and IEP assistance.

• Social Skills Training
• Mental Health Evaluation
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• General Counseling Services
• Autism Therapy

Crossroads Center, Taylorsville also serves Salt Lake County.

Day Services: M-F 9:00am-4:00pm
After-school services: M-F 4:00pm-7:00pm
Additional services and hours available by appointment.

Sarah Sanders, M.Ed. B.C.B.A., Co-CEO
Natalie Whatcott, MS, BCBA, SSW, Co-CEO

Brett D. Pearce, Psy.D.
Approaches Used:
Attachment-oriented psychotherapy, parenting support, consultation psychotherapy for children and adolescents.

See website or contact for additional provider names and specialties. All providers may not provide all services.

Support groups for families with children with celiac disease.

Provides a group for Moms with Autistic Kids (MAKS) to rally around each other for encouragement and laughter. Locations throughout the state, private Facebook group, and information about autism friendly events and resources.

• Disability Related Parenting Programs
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Laura - lauanderson@comcast.net (Davis Co)

Cheryl - smithfam29@msn.com (Salt Lake)

Monica - thefinelime@gmail.com (Utah Co)

Heidi - Heidbitt@aol.com (Weber Co)

Jill - drysdalejill@yahoo.com (Logan)

Kim -kimdeverall@gmail.com (St. George)

Families dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, or anyone else who might be interested.

The Utah Fetal Alcohol Coalition is a nonprofit organization working to prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and provide support to those impacted by this disorder. UFAC members provide education on FASD to the public. A support group is offered to family members in Davis County.

Pat Smith, Ogden contact
Lynn Tanner, Counselor, Salt Lake City

People diagnosed with depression and bipolar diseases and their friends and relatives.

• Mental Health Related Support Groups

Grades 8 to 12 middle school and high school. No cost. Students with Asperger's Syndrome and high-functioning autism.

• Secondary/High Schools

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Hospitals
• Medical Information Services
• Disease/Disability Information

For individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, and their communities.

Provide information and referral to local disability supports that are beneficial to individuals with developmental delays. Information and referral assistance with completing paperwork for needed supports. Provide a one to one service navigator to assist/advocate for needed supports.

• Parent Support Groups
• Disability Related Parenting Programs
• Mental Health Related Support Groups
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Internet Support Groups

Support Groups also in Salt Lake, Clearfield, Hill Air Force Base

Lindsay Bartholomew, Director
Chrissy Young, Asst. Director
Kristen McHenry, Shannon Luckart, Program Assistants

Walk in or call for information. Visite en persona o Llame para informacion

• Nutrition Education
• Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
• Ethnic Advocacy Groups
• Language Translation
• Language Interpretation
• Leadership Development
• Diabetes Management Clinics
• Disease/Disability Information
• Citizenship Education
• Focus Group Facilitation
• Immigrant Visa Application Filing Assistance
• Diversity Awareness Training
• Workplace Safety Education
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Networking/Relationship Building Support
• Certificates/Forms Assistance

Call or visit website.

All support group meetings are organized and facilitated by community volunteers and are free of charge. The general format of the meeting usually includes an educational presentation followed by group discussion related to those with AD/HD.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Meetings have changed to a virtual format, which also open the geography to the entire state.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Families of children or adults with congenital heart defects and childhood on set heart disease

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Support services for individuals who have developmental disabilities, or who may have acquired brain injuries. Services include day support, companionship, transportation, personal care, homemaking and employment opportunities.

Brain injury, neurological and stroke survivors, their families and caregivers. Accepts private pay and insurance. Contact for current information.

• Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Stroke Rehabilitation

Antonietta A. Russo, Ph.D.
Approaches Used:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Biofeedback

See website or contact for additional provider names and specialties. All providers may not provide all services.

Any child and their family experiencing a life-threatening illness.

A pediatric palliative care program, Rainbow Kids is a consultation service available to any child and their family experiencing a life-threatening illness. The program is here to help both the child and family deal with feelings, symptoms, and concerns during a time that may be confusing and overwhelming. The palliative care team includes pediatricians, pediatric nurse practitioners, a social worker, an interfaith chaplain, and a continuum of care coordinator.

Dr Colleen Marty, MD, Medical Director

Open for the public. Offers services on a sliding scale, with scholarships available.

• Domestic Violence Support Groups
• Mental Health Related Support Groups
• Women's Support Groups
• General Counseling Services
• Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Children with Tourette Syndrome and their families

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Voluntary Health Organizations

Heather Allred, Chairperson

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Voluntary Health Organizations
• Health Related Advocacy Groups
• Specialized Information and Referral

No cost. Individuals living with mental illness and their families.

Offers free support groups and education for anyone impacted by mental health conditions throughout Utah – including those with mental health conditions and their family members or loved ones. 

No restrictions; income guidelines apply.

Providing free, non emergency medical services to improve the quality of life for uninsured or under insured families.

• Massage Therapy
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• HIV Testing
• Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening
• Mental Health Related Support Groups
• Podiatry/Foot Care
• Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs
• Community Clinics
• Navigator Programs
• General Counseling Services

A collection of resources to help parents facilitate the academic, emotional and social development of toddlers through adolescents. Each center offers print and digital materials including pamphlets, books, CD's and videos to help parents develop additional parenting skills. In addition, the Family Centers offer a wide variety of games, activity sets, educational toys, and books for children. All resources may be checked out.

Title I
Three locations in Washington County School District

People with mental illnesses as well as family members, no cost. Washington, Iron Counties.

Offers free support groups and education for anyone impacted by mental health conditions throughout Utah – including those with mental health conditions and their family members or loved ones. 

For parents with newborn or children with a new diagnosis. Need a free United Angels membership to receive services.

• Home Based Parenting Education
• Parenting Skills Classes
• Disability Related Parenting Programs
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Social Skills Training
• Parent/Child Activity Groups

The largest hospital in Utah County and a designated Level II Trauma Center serves by providing a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services including hospital services, emergency care, and support groups.

• Emergency Room Care
• Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns
• Bereavement Support Groups
• Hospitals
• Prescription Expense Assistance
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with 6 beds staffed by Primary Children's specialists.

Pediatric Services:

• Anesthesiology
• Cardiology
• Child Life Specialists
• Ear, Nose and Throat
• Gastroenterology
• Infectious Disease
• Neurology
• Orthopedics
• Pediatric hospitalists (physicians who work at the hospital and only treat hospital patients)
• Psychiatry
• Radiology
• Surgery

Spirometry testing ages 8 and older 801-357-3930, asthma education

Accepts private pay, and several insurance plans including: Aetna, Altius, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Bridgespan, DMBA, EMI Health, PEHP, SelectHealth, TriWest, UNI Behavioral Health Network, United Healthcare, and Wise Network.

Insurance information changes frequently, contact for current information.

Provides outpatient mental health services for groups, families, couples, and individuals (children, adolescents, and adults).

Issues Treated Include:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Addiction Recovery
• ADHD
• Substance Abuse
• Women's Issues
• Grief/Loss
• Abuse Recovery 
• Social Skills for Teens and Young Adults

John W. Howard, MFT

Approaches Used:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Family Therapy Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Karson Kinikini, CMHC

Psychodynamic Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Youth and adults struggling with the spectrum of anxiety-based disorders and OCD.

• Adolescent/Youth Counseling
• Mental Health Related Support Groups
• General Counseling Services
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Children on the autism spectrum, students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Spectrum Academy is a charter school in Utah for students with medium to high-functioning autism and Asperger’s. They provide small class sizes with individualized instruction and innovative social skills curriculum. This school serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Elementary Schools

Evaluates children with or at risk for developmental delays throughout Utah. Provides developmental assessments and management recommendations for all ages of children and assists families in coordinating child needs. UDAC locations are in Provo and Salt Lake. Programs include Child Development Program (CDP), Heart Center Neurodevelopmental Program (HCNP), and Neonatal Follow-up Program (NFP).

COVID-19 UPDATE: Many services are now available through virtual care. Log into personal MyChart to connect with a provider’s office or ask for telehealth options when scheduling an appointment.

Services Include:

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Neonatal Care
• Developmental Assessment
• Speech and Language Evaluations
• Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
• Developmental Pediatrics
• Family Support Services.
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment

Laurie Lesher, Operations Director
Sarah Winter, MD Medical Director, Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics
Paul Carbone,MD
Allison Ellzey, MD
Kendra Lystad, MD
Quan-Tuyen Nguyen, MD
Sean Cunningham, PhD, Psychologist
Ashley Stuart, Psychologist
Kelly Stout, Psychologist
Katherine Street, Occupational Therapist
Andrianna Comas, Occupational Therapist
Lauren Ayala, Physical Therapist
Katrina Wheeler, Speech Therapist
Jori Harris, Speech Therapist

Provides support group meetings and parent training for families of children with ADHD.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all State and CDC guidelines. All group meetings conducted virtually.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Disability Related Parenting Programs

Cancer patients

• Disease/Disability Information
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Accept private insurance, Medicaid, DWS. Children, adults, families and couples. Cedar City, Piute and Sevier counties.

• Mental Health Evaluation
• Family Counseling
• General Counseling Services
• Autism Therapy
• Social Skills Training
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

BCBA, LMHC, LCSW, LSW
Day Services: M-F 9:00am-4:00pm
After-school services: M-F 4:00pm-7:00pm
Additional services and hours available by appointment.

Children, Adolescent & Adult services. Accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and private pay. Contact for current information.

Provides mental health therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis, psychological evaluations and related testing, medication management, parent consultation, and IEP assistance.

• Mental Health Evaluation
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• General Counseling Services
• Autism Therapy
• Social Skills Training

Salt Lake Central location also serves Salt Lake County.

Day Services: M-F 9:00am-4:00pm
After-school services: M-F 4:00pm-7:00pm
Additional services and hours available by appointment.

Sarah Sanders, M.Ed. B.C.B.A., Co-CEO
Natalie Whatcott, MS, BCBA, SSW, Co-CEO

Brett D. Pearce, Psy.D.
Approaches Used:
Attachment-oriented psychotherapy, parenting support, consultational psychotherapy for children and adolescents

See website or contact for additional provider names and specialties. All providers may not provide all services.

Educational organization that support families of children with special needs including autism, down's syndrome, and other developmental disabilities.

• Disability Related Parenting Programs
• Summer Camps
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Ethnic Advocacy Groups
• Language Translation
• Certificates/Forms Assistance

Individuals with behavioral health issues and their families

• Advocacy
• Mental Health Related Support Groups
• Teaching/Instruction Volunteer Opportunities
• Court Ordered Community Service Sites
• Volunteer Mobilization Events
• Specialized Information and Referral
• General Mental Health Information/Education

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Retreat Centers
• Disease/Disability Information

Breast cancer survivors and patients

A free, online, non-denominational breast cancer support group for women living in Utah who are in their 20's, 30's and 40's. The group was founded in 2003 and welcomes all participants.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Anyone contemplating suicide or who has lost a family member or friend to suicide.

• Bereavement Support Groups
• Suicide Prevention Programs
• Mental Health Related Support Groups

Parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals serving individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome and related behavioral conditions.

Provides support and resources to help strengthen families of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related conditions, like fragile X syndrome, down syndrome, ADHD, genetic disorders, etc. Hold monthly educational meetings and family events.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Disability Related Parenting Programs

Families with children with special needs.

A closed, moderated online support group. A place for parents and guardians to share resources, events, expertise, knowledge, employment opportunities, family-to-family encouragement and empowerment to support and improve the lives of children with special needs and their families together as a community.

Anyone seeking behavioral or mental health services. Davis, Weber, Morgan, Box Elder and Cache counties. Accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and private pay. Contact for current information.

Utah Behavior Services provides behavioral and mental health services, speech therapy, and counseling.

• Autism Therapy
• General Counseling Services
• Social Skills Training
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Mental Health Evaluation

Children and adolescent and adult services. Utah County. Accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and private pay. Contact for current information.

• Social Skills Training
• General Counseling Services
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Mental Health Evaluation
• Autism Therapy

Day Services: M-F 9:00am-4:00pm
After-school services: M-F 4:00pm-7:00pm
Additional services and hours available by appointment.

Survivors of brain injury or stroke and caregivers and family members.

Provides peer support for survivors of brain injury or stroke, families, friends, and all concerned others.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups