Children and adolescents with disabilities and developmental delays and/or come from low-income families.

Accepts most insurance plans, self-pay, Medicaid, and clergy-assisted pay.

• Early Head Start
• Autism Therapy
• Community Based Preschools
• Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
• Parenting Materials
• Child Care Volunteer Opportunities
• Children's Out of Home Respite Care
• Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
• Disease/Disability Information

Offers in-home ABA services throughout the Utah and Salt Lake Valley, Price, Moab, and Cedar City. Telehealth services offered statewide.

An organization consisting of over forty private provider agencies that serve over 5,000 people with developmental and other types of disabilities in over 400 different locations throughout Utah. Association members are licensed and qualified provider/agencies that contract with the Department of Human Services, primarily the Utah Division of Services for People with Disabilities, the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation, Workforce Services, care centers, families and private entities.
Member agencies assist individuals living in their homes and communities by providing quality services including residential, day services and training, supported employment, family support, and respite care.

For individuals and families in Utah, Wasatch, Summit, Millard and Juab counties. Children 0 - 11. Many services are free and fee for service program rates may be reduced for those who qualify. Contact for current information.

• Children's Out of Home Respite Care
• Parenting Skills Classes
• Social Skills Training
• Play Therapy
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• General Counseling Services
• Child Abuse Counseling
• Sexual Assault Prevention
• Developmental Assessment
• Stress Management

Janelle Christensen, MSW, Executive Director

Stuart Harper, LCSW

Larry A. Krause, BSW, MSW: Specializes in treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder and child centered play therapy.

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

Any infant, child, or young adult with a documented intellectual or physical disability.

• Children's Out of Home Respite Care
• Adult Out of Home Respite Care

• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
• Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
• Behavioral Learning Therapy
• Adult Out of Home Respite Care
• Adult Residential Care Homes

Serves children who are:

• birth to 12 years old
• diagnosed with a special need that is an intellectual, behavioral, or physical disability.
• able to be at respite until 9:00 p.m. without it disturbing their bedtime routine.
• not on 100% oxygen or excessively medically fragile.
• free of a history of sexually inappropriate or aggressive behavior.
• in a family that does not already have resources that provides them with a break from caregiving.

Provides temporary care of children with special needs, providing a 3 hour break on weekend nights of rest or relief to their usual caregivers. 

Central intake through Orem location. Other locations in Lehi and Springville.

Lehi: 850 South 1700 West
Springville: 451 S. Main St. Suites 3 & 4

Residents of Weber and Morgan Counties.

• Meditation
• Adult Residential Treatment Facilities
• General Counseling Services
• Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention
• Parenting Skills Classes
• General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
• Mental Health Evaluation
• Job Finding Assistance
• In Person Crisis Intervention
• Adolescent/Youth Counseling
• General Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
• Psychiatric Medication Services
• Psychiatric Case Management
• Substance Use Disorder Counseling
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Case/Care Management
• Children's In Home Respite Care

Local mental health authority

Open to the public.

• Classroom Aide Volunteer Opportunities
• Library Assistant Volunteer Opportunities
• Mentoring Services Volunteer Opportunities
• Child Care Centers
• Extended Child Care
• Day Camps
• Food Production/Preparation/Delivery Volunteer Opportunities
• Event Setup/Cleanup Volunteer Opportunities
• Volunteer Mobilization Events
• Adult Day Programs
• Public Relations Volunteer Opportunities
• Adult In Home Respite Care

• Disability Related Center Based Employment
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Therapeutic Camps
• Children's In Home Respite Care
• Supported Employment
• Adult Day Programs
• Summer Camps
• Adult In Home Respite Care
• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
• Semi-Independent Living Residences for Adults With Disabilities

Cynthia Proctor, CMHC

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

No restrictions. Sliding scale based on household size and income. Many services at no cost. Cannot serve those with substance abuse issues or are perpetrators of domestic violence of any kind. For adoption respite care families who have adopted at least one child through DCFS or another state agency.

• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• Child Care Volunteer Opportunities
• Children's In Home Respite Care
• Parenting Skills Classes
• Transitional Housing/Shelter
• Stepfamily/Blended Family Support Groups
• Child Abuse Counseling
• Home Based Parenting Education
• Anger Management
• General Counseling Services

M-Sat 9-5, West Valley 24/7.
50% State funding

Family Support Centers located throughout Utah

Susan M. Dezell, LCSW
Insight-oriented, Supportive, Psyc Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-focused, Dialectical Behaviorial Therapy, Parent Child Interaction Training, Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Psycho-education and Parent Management training. Specializes in Depression, Anxiety, Attachment, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Family and Couples, Step-family and Adoption Issues.

Bonnie Peters, MSW, LCSW
Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-focused. Specializes in Depression, Anxiety, Attachment, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Oppositional Defiant/Conduct Disorder, Abuse/Neglect, Domestic Violence and Adoption.

DSPD qualified; Medicaid or other insurance provider (pending); Private (Serving people with disabilities, autism, elderly, and anyone who requires professional hands-on assistance and support).

• Developmental Disabilities Behavior Management Programs
• Day Treatment for Adults With Developmental Disabilities
• Developmental Disabilities Social/Recreational Programs
• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Adult Out of Home Respite Care

Certified through Utah DHS/DSPD. 

Respite childcare only for children in good health ages birth to 11. Children that are sick are not eligible for service

Provides education and supportive services including general, child abuse, and sexual assault counseling, and works to strengthen the family unit and enhance family functioning.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Child and parent must be in good health. Temperature and lice check will be done upon arrival. Call for availability and to schedule. Priority given to urgent respite need. Most counseling being done remotely (tele-health), with some in-person availability. Call, email, or visit website for information.

• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• General Counseling Services
• Child Abuse Counseling
• Sexual Assault Counseling

Other locations: West Valley, Sugar House

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

Provides a wide range of education, counseling, and supportive services for families, including a crisis nursery. Works towards the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect.

COVID-19 UPDATE: following CDC guidelines and offering drive-by events.

• General Counseling Services
• Child Abuse Prevention
• Holiday Gifts/Toys
• Child Guidance
• Babysitting Instruction
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• Case/Care Management
• Home Based Parenting Education
• Parenting Materials
• Parenting Skills Classes

Katy Bonds, LCSW

Approaches Used:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Family Therapy
sand tray therapy
EMDR trauma processing

Weber and Morgan counties. Families who have adopted a child through the State of Utah’s Division of Child and Family Services- ages 0-17

• Family Counseling
• Home Based Parenting Education
• Child Abuse Prevention
• Children's Out of Home Respite Care
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Parenting Skills Classes
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care

• Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
• Adult Out of Home Respite Care
• Behavioral Learning Therapy
• Adult Residential Care Homes

• Adult Day Programs
• Disability Related Center Based Employment
• Adult In Home Respite Care
• Supported Employment
• Children's In Home Respite Care
• Semi-Independent Living Residences for Adults With Disabilities
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
• Summer Camps

• Children's In Home Respite Care
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Adult Residential Care Homes
• Summer Camps
• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
• Adult Day Programs
• Supported Employment
• Disability Related Center Based Employment
• Semi-Independent Living Residences for Adults With Disabilities
• Adult In Home Respite Care

Children birth to 11 years who might have been physically and/or sexually abused.

A home-like facility that serves children who might have be victims of child abuse and or neglect. Children visit the center while investigators meet with them and their parents. The Crisis Nursery is a child abuse prevention program. When parents are feeling overwhelmed, or may be handling an emergency, can bring children in for temporary care. The program does not provide child care for work and school.

• Child Abuse Reporting/Emergency Response
• Child Abuse Counseling
• Home Based Parenting Education
• Parenting Skills Classes
• Child Abuse Medical Evaluations
• Child Abuse Prevention
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care

Crisis nursery serves children ages 0-11 years old. Crisis care situations are judged on a case-by-case basis.

• Parenting Skills Classes
• Parental Visitation Facilitation
• Children's Out of Home Respite Care
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• Adult/Child Mentoring Programs

Children 0-11 years old, will receive children if parents have an emergency, doctor appointment or counseling sessions. Otherwise persons 18+ years old. Daggett, Duchesne and Uintah counties.

• Disability Related Parenting Programs
• Parenting Skills Classes
• Parent Support Groups
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• Child Abuse Prevention
• Child Care Volunteer Opportunities

• Youth Violence Prevention
• Child Abuse Prevention
• Children's Protective Services

Many services free. Adoption respite for families who have adopted at least one child through DCFS or another state agency.

Provides education, a crisis nursery, and supportive services to strengthen the family unit and enhance family functioning.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Child and parent must be in good health. Temperature and lice check will be done upon arrival. Call for availability and to schedule. Priority given to urgent respite need. Most counseling being done remotely (tele-health), with some in-person availability. Call, email, or visit website for information.

• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• Child Abuse Counseling
• Sexual Assault Counseling
• General Counseling Services

• Disability Related Transportation
• Youth Enrichment Programs
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
• Adult In Home Respite Care

• Adult Residential Care Homes
• Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
• Behavioral Learning Therapy
• Adult Out of Home Respite Care

• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
• Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
• Adult Out of Home Respite Care
• Behavioral Learning Therapy
• Adult Residential Care Homes

• Adult Residential Care Homes
• Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
• Adult Out of Home Respite Care
• Behavioral Learning Therapy

• Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
• Adult Out of Home Respite Care
• Behavioral Learning Therapy
• Adult Residential Care Homes

Children and adults with developmental and other disabilities, children with mental health challenges, and aging adults

• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
• Adult Residential Care Homes
• Adult Out of Home Respite Care
• Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
• Behavioral Learning Therapy

• Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
• Behavioral Learning Therapy
• Adult Residential Care Homes
• Adult Out of Home Respite Care

Youth and adults with developmental disabilities living in Cache Valley (Utah) and southern Idaho.

Promotes quality of life, independence, and personal satisfaction for people with disabilities by supporting informed, responsible choices and working toward positive individual outcomes through training, service, and research.

• Adult In Home Respite Care
• Adult Day Programs
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
• Children's In Home Respite Care
• Health/Disability Related Social Clubs

Children and adults with physical and mental disabilities

• Adult Day Programs
• Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
• Therapeutic Foster Homes
• Adult Out of Home Respite Care
• Children's Out of Home Respite Care
• Therapeutic Camps
• Youth Enrichment Programs
• Behavioral Learning Therapy
• Adult Residential Care Homes

Families who have adopted at least one child through DCFS or another state agency

Provides education and supportive services, including general, child abuse, and sexual assault counseling and works to strengthen the family unit and enhance family functioning. Parents who are stressed, need a break, have an emergency arise, or have no one else to help take care of their children can leave their children safely for up to 72 hours at the West Valley City location.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Child and parent must be in good health. Temperature and lice check will be done upon arrival. Call for availability and to schedule. Priority given to urgent respite need. Most counseling being done remotely (tele-health), with some in-person availability. Call, email, or visit website for information.

• Sexual Assault Counseling
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• General Counseling Services
• Child Abuse Counseling

Children and adults, a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, and a resident of the State of Utah. Eligible for services if they have qualifying disabilities in one of four areas: intellectual disabilities or related conditions; Acquired Brain Injury (ABI); physical disabilities; autism.

Promotes opportunities and provides support for people with disabilities to lead self-determined lives. Support includes community living, day services, respite assistance, parental support, chore assistance, and support coordination.

• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
• Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
• Caregiver Training
• Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
• Case/Care Management
• Supported Employment
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Semi-Independent Living Residences for Adults With Disabilities
• Adult In Home Respite Care

Administers the Community Supports, Acquired Brain Injury, and Physical Disabilities   and Community Transitions waiver programs. There is a waiting list dependent on funding by the State Legislature.

• Supported Employment
• Adult Day Programs
• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
• Adult In Home Respite Care
• Semi-Independent Living Residences for Adults With Disabilities
• Children's In Home Respite Care
• Summer Camps
• Independent Living Skills Instruction

• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• Family Counseling
• Juvenile Detention Facilities

Brigham City, Logan and Ogden, in Box Elder, Cache, Weber counties, for developmentally delayed adults, and for youth age 22 and younger.

Provides day training to help developmentally delayed adults build job and other skills necessary to reside successfully in home, work, and community settings. LINC focuses on matching career goals for qualified Job-Seekers with the needs of the business community.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all State and CDC guidelines.

• Adult Out of Home Respite Care
• Day Treatment for Adults With Developmental Disabilities
• Day Camps

• Adult Residential Care Homes
• Behavioral Learning Therapy
• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
• Adult Out of Home Respite Care
• Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs

24/7 crisis nursery care and respite breaks at three locations in Salt Lake County, for a couple of hours to up to 72 hours each time. Parents who are stressed, need a break, have an emergency arise, or have no one else to help take care of their children can leave their children safely in our care. Please call one of our crisis nurseries to schedule an appointment.

Other locations: West Valley 801 967-4259, Midvale 801 255-6881
Fifteen locations in the Utah Association of Family Support Centers, not all offering the same services. Also in Ogden.

Preschool through 12th grade, survivors of abuse and trauma, loss, neglect. Authorized treatment provider for CHIP, Utah State Medicaid, Optum Health, United Behavioral Health Plans and other insurance options. Day treatment for youth ages 8 - 18. Outpatient for children age 3 and up. 

Authorized treatment provider for CHIP, Utah State Medicaid, Optum Health, United Behavioral Health Plans and other insurance options.

• Children's In Home Respite Care
• Child Guidance
• General Psychiatry
• Behavioral Learning Therapy
• Adolescent/Youth Counseling

A. House, CMHC, Program Director

See brief introductory video of Utah House: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h608jIsXCL8&list=PLGPZBtAtWIlWZ7RBq8HhA3u4Pm37DsZ1F&index=6

All parents are welcome to participate. Early childhood program for parents with children age 0-11. Parent handbook is general parenting information for parents of children age 0-18.

• Children's Out of Home Respite Care
• Home Based Parenting Education
• Parenting Skills Classes
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups

Those with multiple physical disabilities. See website for details

Provides a community approach to caring for individuals with multiple disabilities.

• Children's Out of Home Respite Care

• Licensed by DHS and DSPD
• Managed by parents/providers with experience in deaf/blind education, communication disorders, g-tube management.
• Nurse on call and available for consultation/questions.
  
  

Individuals ages 6 and older with disabilities.

• Adult Day Programs
• Adult In Home Respite Care
• Semi-Independent Living Residences for Adults With Disabilities
• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
• Supported Employment
• Independent Living Skills Instruction

Children in preschool through 6th grade, Utah, Cache and Rich counties

Works with parents and children to build stronger families. Offers home based parenting education, child abuse counseling and prevention, also offers sexual assault prevention, general crisis intervention hotlines, and spouse/ intimate partner abuse counseling. COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and State guidelines; masks are required. Counseling is being offered via telehealth.

• Home Based Parenting Education
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• Parenting Skills Classes
• Child Abuse Counseling
• Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
• Child Abuse Prevention
• General Crisis Intervention Hotlines
• Sexual Assault Prevention

Offices in Logan, Hyrum and Smithfield

Children ages 0 to 11 years old.

Provides a respite nursery for children ages 0 to 11 years old, and temporary 24-hour emergency shelter and care for children at-risk for abuse or neglect.

• Children's Out of Home Respite Care
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• Group Homes for Dependent Children

The following specific populations of caregivers are eligible to receive services:

• Adult family members or other informal caregivers age 18 and older providing care to individuals 60 years of age and older


• Adult family members or other informal caregivers age 18 and older providing care to individuals of any age with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders


• Older relatives (not parents) age 55 and older providing care to children under the age of 18; and


• Older relatives, including parents, age 55 and older providing care to adults 18-59 with disabilities

Anyone is eligible for information and assistance, support groups and consultation.

There is no financial eligibility or fees required to participate with the Caregiver Support Program.

Provides the following:

Respite Services (based on eligibility requirements): Brief period of relief for the caregiver which may include homemaking, home health aide, adult day care, personal care assistance, and other services.

Supplemental Services (based on eligibility requirements): supplies or equipment
Information and Assistance: provide caregivers with services and information available within the community. An application is required.

Free monthly newsletters, emails, training, support groups, and consultations are available for all caregivers. No application is required.

Crisis nursery serves children ages 0-11 years old. Crisis care situations are judged on a case-by-case basis.

• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• Parental Visitation Facilitation
• Parenting Skills Classes
• Children's Out of Home Respite Care
• Adult/Child Mentoring Programs

Protects children and families who are at risk of being abused or neglected. Provides an emergency hotline, child abuse and spouse abuse counseling, prevention, temporary child care, and referral/ support for families in crisis. COVID-19 UPDATE: Closed to the general public, unless an appointment is scheduled. Not currently accepting in-kind donation, but donations can be make online.

• Sexual Assault Prevention
• Child Abuse Counseling
• Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
• General Crisis Intervention Hotlines
• Child Abuse Prevention
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care

Offers programs that strengthen families and nurture healthy parent/child relationships, including crisis/respite nursery care, adult mentoring, parenting support, and volunteer opportunities.COVID-19 Updates: Following CDC and State Guidelines.

• Child Abuse Prevention
• Rent Payment Assistance
• Child Abuse Counseling
• Parenting Support Volunteer Opportunities
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• Adult Mentoring Programs

Provides support to local Family Support Centers which protect children in crisis situations. Website includes statewide program locator.

Services Include:

• Crisis and Respite Nurseries
• Counseling and Education
• In-home Programs
• Self-Sufficiency Programs

Based on the needs of the particular community, each agency may offers additional services, ranging from on-site therapists, lending libraries, and in-home parenting support. 

• Children's Out of Home Respite Care
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care

Promotes quality of life, independence, and personal satisfaction for people with disabilities by supporting informed, responsible choices, and working toward positive individual outcomes through training, service, and research. Services include independent living skills instruction, comprehensive disability related employment programs, adult day programs, supported living services for adults with disabilities, adult and children's in home respite care, and health and disability related social clubs.

• Adult Day Programs
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Adult In Home Respite Care
• Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
• Children's In Home Respite Care
• Health/Disability Related Social Clubs

The ARCH National Respite Network includes the National Respite Locator, a service to help caregivers and professionals locate respite services in their community, the National Respite Coalition, a service that advocates for preserving and promoting respite in policy and programs at the national, state, and local levels, and the Lifespan Respite Technical Assistance Center.

The ARCH National Respite Network includes summer camps for both children and adults with special needs.

A cooperative agreement with the US Administration for Community Living/ Administration on Aging