Resources for People Going Through A Divorce in Utah

Evening View - Divorce Support Groups Or Divorce Help In Utah - Wall Legal SolutionsSometimes 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

https://projectsanctuary.us

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)

www.vmh.com 

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

http://www.jfsutah.org/

(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

http://www.wasatch.org/blog/

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

https://jobs.utah.gov/

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.

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