Resources
Homeless Services
- Salt Lake County (SLCO) Homeless Services: Directory of homeless services offered in Salt Lake County
- Volunteers of America (VOA): Providing support for individuals experiencing homelessness
Housing Services
- Community Development Corporation of Utah: Offering services to those looking to purchase their first home or assisting current homeowners with foreclosure assistance
- Utah Chapter of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Offering services to residents for rental and housing assistance including foreclosure
- Housing Connect: Their mission is to connect people and communities to quality affordable housing opportunities while promoting self-sufficiency and neighborhood revitalization
Substance & Mental Health Services
- Salt Lake County Behavioral Health: Countywide substance and mental health treatment services
- Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health: Statewide substance and mental health treatment services
- Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness (USARA): Services offered by certified peer support specialists to individuals with a substance use disorder and/or those in recovery
- VOA Detox: Utah's Men's Adult Detox Center
- Utah Warm Line: Crisis hotline staffed by certified peer support specialists. Call 801-587-1055, hours of operation are 8 am to 11 pm
Food Assistance
- Utah Food Bank: Serving those in need of food through pantries, food box programs, and mobile pantries
- Department of Workforce Services (SNAP benefits): Offering financial assistance for Utah families needing help purchasing food
Veteran Services
- Homeless Veterans Fellowship: Non-profit organization serving veterans who are experiencing homelessness across Utah
- Utah Chapter of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Assistance to Utah veterans experiencing homelessness or a substance use disorder
Permanent Housing
- For more information on our Housing opportunities, check out our Housing webpage
Animal Services
- Ruff Haven: This is a temporary crisis shelter for pets whose owners are temporarily not able to take care of them. The shelter provides temporary stay for up to 60 days for animals who are spayed/neutered (they offer this service if needed)
General Resources & Support
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Christine Simonette
Homeless Strategies DirectorPhone: 801-483-6015
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Ryan Cram
Lieutenant, Community Resource Division
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Homeless Strategies & Resources
Phone 801-412-3684Emergency Phone 911