Sometimes marriages do not work out, and both partners might opt to seek a divorce. Divorces can cause a partner to develop health complications such as depression. This is mainly due to the stream of emotions such as anger and fear that one experiences when going through a divorce. Divorce can also strain your financial income as you struggle to cater for your kids on your own.
If you are going through a divorce, it is okay to seek help if you are facing difficulties. There are many institutions established all over Utah that deal with complications and challenges that might arise due to a couple going through a divorce.
At Wall and Wall Attorneys at Law in SLC, we understand the difficulties that people have during divorce proceedings, and we are here to help. If you are going through a divorce in Utah, contact us to find out how we can help you. We offer a wide variety of services, and we can assist you with cases of divorce, visitation and custody, custody evaluations, guardianship, family law related issues and more.
Utah Offers Many Services for Those that Need Help:
If you are facing social difficulties or mental health issues you can visit any of the shelters, community centers, and health facilities listed below to get help. These centers offer services such as:
- Free day and night care for children
- Free parenting support at your premises
- Counseling for you and your family at a low cost
- Adults molested as children support groups
- Free or low-cost classes on anger management, parenting, and family blending
- Self-sufficiency programs and housing for homeless parents and their dependents
Domestic Violence Shelters in Utah
Utah has many domestic violence shelters that aim to help victims of domestic violence. The shelters offer support with services such as:
- Housing
- Crisis hotline
- Counseling
- Transport
- Advocacy
Utah Domestic Violence Help
24/7 LINKline: 1 800-897-LINK (5465)
Utah Domestic Violence Advisory Council – SLC
124 South 400 East Suite 300
Salt Lake City UT 84111
Phone: 801-521-5544
Website: http://udvc.org/
Peace House- Park City
1960 Sidewinder Drive, Suite 208
Park City, UT 84060
Phone: 435-658-4739
24 hour helpline: 1 800-647-9161
Website: http://peacehouse.org
The Center for Women & Children in Crisis
075 Provo UT 84063
Business phone: 801-374-9351
Hotline/Crisis: 801-377-5500
Website: http://www.cwcic.org/
Women in Jeopardy Program, YWCA
322 E. 300 South
Salt Lake City UT 84111
Hotline/Crisis: 801-537-8600
Toll-free: 855-992-2752
Website: http://www.ywcautah.org/
Tooele Safehouse, Office of Social Services
Tooele
Phone: 801-833-7300
Project Sanctuary
Project Sanctuary
PO Box 1563
Granby, CO 80446
Info@ProjectSanctuary.us
Phone: 855-838-8255
Social Care and Mental Health Services in Utah and Salt Lake County
These medical and community centers offer various social care services such as child care, counseling, mental health services, housing, and education.
1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 free and confidential suicide prevention hotline: 1 800-273-8255
Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
2. Valley Mental Health
Valley Mental Health is a nonprofit organization that runs clinics to treat mental health issues. The clinics charge on a sliding scale based on one’s financial power.
5965 South 900 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
888-949-4864(SLC)
3. Cornerstone Counseling Center
This is a free community-based health clinic offering services for addiction, mental health, and homelessness.
447 West Bearcat Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Phone: 801-355-2846
https://www.voaut.org/cornerstone
4. Family Support Center
This is a crisis center that helps fight child abuse. Most of their services are free while others are offered at low cost.
1760 W. 4805
Taylorsville, UT 84129
801-955-9110
http://www.familysupportcenter.org/
5. Family Counseling Center
Family Counseling Center is a non-profit counseling center that deals with issues of mental health. Charges are on a sliding scale.
650 E 4500 S
Suite 300
Murray, UT 84107
(801) 261-3500
6. Jewish Family Services
This is a non-profit social service organization that serves all denominations. They offer counseling, education, and care management to families, adults, and teens.
1111 E Brickyard Road
Suite 218, Salt Lake City
Utah 84106
(801) 746-4334
7. LDS Family Services
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is a Christian based social service that offers services such as counseling, drug rehabilitation, and support groups.
1190 North 900 East
Provo Utah 84604-3598
801-422-7620
https://providentliving.lds.org/
8. The Children’s Justice Center
The CJC is a county government program that helps families dealing with cases of child abuse.
315 South 100 East
Provo, Utah 84606
801-851-8554
http://www.utahcounty.gov/Dept/cjc/index.asp
9. Wasatch Mental Health
This isrofit mental health clinic that offers adult and family services. They charge for their services.
750 N. Freedom Blvd.
Provo, UT 84601
Main Number: (801) 373-4760
24 Hour Crisis Line: (801) 373-7393
University Counseling Centers in Utah
The counseling centers usually charge for their services on a sliding scale to outside clients. Service to their students is usually free.
1. Argosy University
121 Election Rd. Suite 300
Draper, UT 84020
Phone: 1-888-619-3362
Students: 1-888-617-3362
2. University of Phoenix Counseling Center
5373 South Green Street Ste 200
Murray, UT 84123
Phone: 801-506-4142
3. Brigham Young University Comprehensive Clinic
1190 North 900 East Provo
UT 84602
(801) 422-7759
https://comprehensiveclinic.byu.edu/
4. University of Utah Behavioral Health Clinic
501 Chipeta Way,
SLC, Utah 84108
801-585-1212
https://healthcare.utah.edu/hmhi/treatments/therapy/
5. University of Utah Educational Assessment and Student Services Clinic
Business Classroom Building Ste. 401
1635 Campus Center Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
http://education.utah.edu/educational-assessment/
VA Medical Center
The VA Medical Center offers services tailored to military veterans. All veterans facing family issues are encouraged to enroll.
Provo Vet Center
1807 North, 1120 West
Provo, UT 84604
Phone: 801-377-1117 or 801-377-1117
Crisis line: 1-800-273-8255
https://www.saltlakecity.va.gov/patients/eligibility.asp
Department of Workforce Services
The Department of Workforce Services is a government institution that helps people get work more easily. They also offer free social services for those that qualify, such as childcare, to help their beneficiaries keep their employment.
55 S Main St Suite 3
Manti, UT 84642
866-435-7414
How SLC Wall & Wall Attorneys at Law Can Help
At Wall & Wall Attorneys at Law, we are ready to use our knowledge and experience to help anyone facing difficulties emanating from a divorce process. Call us at 801-639-9817 today or visit our office to get a free half hour initial consultation. We are located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and look forward to providing you with the guidance and help you deserve through this time.