Salt Lake County Resource Information
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Want to finish high school or earn your GED? Here are two options... Give them a call. They have helped thousands finish high school. Their programs are just right for you. You can do it!!!
Hortizonte Training and Instruction Center
1234 Main Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Phone: 801.578.8574
click here
Granite Peaks Young Parent Program In WVC
How do I enroll in the Young Parent Program?
The Young Parents Program is a vital part of Granite Peaks located at 5300 West Cherrywood Lane, 801-964-7628. Young Parents serves ninth through twelfth grade Granite School District students who have children or are pregnant. Transportation and child care are available. Please call the school for orientation and registration information,.
Hortizonte Training and Instruction Center
1234 Main Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Phone: 801.578.8574
click here
Granite Peaks Young Parent Program In WVC
How do I enroll in the Young Parent Program?
The Young Parents Program is a vital part of Granite Peaks located at 5300 West Cherrywood Lane, 801-964-7628. Young Parents serves ninth through twelfth grade Granite School District students who have children or are pregnant. Transportation and child care are available. Please call the school for orientation and registration information,.
Are you worried about your child's development? Want a free assessment to see if they are growing and learning as they should? DDIvantage can help.
DDIVantage Early Intervention Program provides services for children under the age of three who have developmental delays and disabilities and their families by offering a full range of services to meet their individual needs. The goal is to minimize the effects of the delay thereby reducing the need for long term intervention throughout the child's school years.
Click here for free or inexpensive (depending on your income) classes, and educational home visits.
DDIVantage Early Intervention Program provides services for children under the age of three who have developmental delays and disabilities and their families by offering a full range of services to meet their individual needs. The goal is to minimize the effects of the delay thereby reducing the need for long term intervention throughout the child's school years.
Click here for free or inexpensive (depending on your income) classes, and educational home visits.
Families love WIC
WIC is a nutrition program helping pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy.
The WIC program provides low-income women, infants and children with nutrition education, counseling, food, and access to health care.
Click here
*Utah WIC Program Income Eligibility Guidelines
July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011
The WIC program provides low-income women, infants and children with nutrition education, counseling, food, and access to health care.
Click here
Income Guidelines
Income is determined on gross income and frequency of pay. WIC counts all of the members of a household, related or unrelated. WIC counts an unborn baby as a household member.| Household Size* | Annual | Monthly | Twice Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20,036 | $1,670 | $835 | $771 | $386 |
| 2 | $26,955 | $2,247 | $1,124 | $1,037 | $519 |
| 3 | $33,874 | $2,823 | $1,412 | $1,303 | $652 |
| 4 | $40,793 | $3,400 | $1,700 | $1,569 | $785 |
| 5 | $47,712 | $3,976 | $1,988 | $1,836 | $918 |
| 6 | $54,631 | $4,553 | $2,277 | $2,102 | $1,051 |
| 7 | $61,550 | $5,130 | $2,565 | $2,368 | $1,184 |
| 8 | $68,469 | $5,706 | $2,853 | $2,634 | $1,317 |
| Each additional family member, add | $6,919 | $577 | $289 | $267 | $134 |
*Utah WIC Program Income Eligibility Guidelines
July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Want to know more about birth control? Want free folic acid? Need more info about Postpartum Depression?
Poweryourlife.org is a valuable resource for all women of childbearing age. To learn more about pregancy spacing, and birth control click here. Poweryourlife.org even offers free folic acid to help prevent birth defects in future pregancies.
This link offers great info for women feeling down or depressed. It also gives tips about how to better take care of yourself.
Most women experience a mild form of Postpartum depression called "baby blues" a few days to a week after giving birth. It is usually mild and goes away on its own. If it does not go away or leads to thoughts of hurting yourself or your baby it could be something worse and requires attention. One in 8 women experience "Postpartum Depression" You are not alone. There is treatment. To learn more click on the link below or call your healthcare provider.
http://www.poweryourlife.org/
More Family Planning Info can be found at the Utah Planned Parenthood website here.
They offer affordable birth control options and great info about all sort of topics. They even offer support groups and classes for teens with $$$Rewards$$$.
Poweryourlife.org is a valuable resource for all women of childbearing age. To learn more about pregancy spacing, and birth control click here. Poweryourlife.org even offers free folic acid to help prevent birth defects in future pregancies.
This link offers great info for women feeling down or depressed. It also gives tips about how to better take care of yourself.
Most women experience a mild form of Postpartum depression called "baby blues" a few days to a week after giving birth. It is usually mild and goes away on its own. If it does not go away or leads to thoughts of hurting yourself or your baby it could be something worse and requires attention. One in 8 women experience "Postpartum Depression" You are not alone. There is treatment. To learn more click on the link below or call your healthcare provider.
http://www.poweryourlife.org/
More Family Planning Info can be found at the Utah Planned Parenthood website here.
They offer affordable birth control options and great info about all sort of topics. They even offer support groups and classes for teens with $$$Rewards$$$.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Another great option for dental care...
Salt Lake Community College's clinic. Check it out by clicking the link.
http://www.slcc.edu/dentalhygiene/DHC.asp
Salt Lake Community College's clinic. Check it out by clicking the link.
http://www.slcc.edu/dentalhygiene/DHC.asp
Monday, November 29, 2010
Do you or your baby need a doctor? Want to change pediatricians? Need your eyes checked? For more info find your medicaid plan below, and then click on the link or call the number.
For general medicaid information click here
For vision providers: call your HMO or call:
For general medicaid information click here
IHC Select Access Call 801-538-6155 or click here to find a provider or here to find a clinic or hospital that accepts your medicaid plan.
PEHP (CHIP) call 801-366-7555
Medicaid Open (don't know which plan you have yet?) call 801-538-6155
Medicaid Open (don't know which plan you have yet?) call 801-538-6155
For vision providers: call your HMO or call:
Standard Optical (accepts all Medicaid HMOs); several locations
Classic Optical (accepts all Medicaid HMOs) 192 E. 4500 S. 801-261-2020
Shopko Optical (only accepts IHC Select Access and Molina)
Other optical centers: If you already have one you like, call them and ask if they accept Medicaid. Many do!
For mental health providers:
Valley Mental Health http://www.valleymentalhealth.org/
North: 1020 South Main St. SLC 801-539-7000
South: 7434 South State St.
Midvale 801-566-4423
Midvale 801-566-4423
OR 801-261-1442
Support Groups can be found through NAMI 801-323-9900 ( click here ) or 211
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
TEXT4BABY
***TEXT4BABY offers free text messages to teach you about your infant's development.*** All you need is a cell phone. This service provides texts to pregnant women and new moms. The texts are timed to your due date or your baby's birthday and focus on things like health during pregnancy, infant health and development, immunizations, and nutrition. TEXT4BABY also connects you with care services and other resources.
To sign up you can either...
To sign up you can either...
Text BABY to 511411
or visit their website by clicking here.
Free Clinics in Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County has free health clinics. Here are two options.
The Maliheh Clinic provides health care to people without insurance. Want to know if you are eligible? Click here for more info http://www.malihehfreeclinic.org/
The Utah Hope Clinic is another free clinic located in Midvale. To find out more click here http://www.utahhopeclinic.org/
Check back later for more options.
The Maliheh Clinic provides health care to people without insurance. Want to know if you are eligible? Click here for more info http://www.malihehfreeclinic.org/
The Utah Hope Clinic is another free clinic located in Midvale. To find out more click here http://www.utahhopeclinic.org/
Check back later for more options.
Having a hard time paying the heating bills this winter? You may qualify for help. The HEAT program is open November to April. If you qualfy for food stamps or WIC, or are low income then check out this link http://housing.utah.gov/seal/heat.html
The Community Action Program (CAP) is a non-profit program aimed to help low-income families become self-sufficient. (CAP) can help with employment assistance, weatherization of homes, food assistance, housing assistance, head start (preschool) programs, and utility assistance. Here's the link http://www.slcap.org/index.php
Want to fill out applications for community assistance online? Utah Clicks, provided by the Utah Department of Health, helps you understand what community resources you may qualitfy for, and lets you apply for them online. Follow this link https://utahclicks.org/uas/
The Community Action Program (CAP) is a non-profit program aimed to help low-income families become self-sufficient. (CAP) can help with employment assistance, weatherization of homes, food assistance, housing assistance, head start (preschool) programs, and utility assistance. Here's the link http://www.slcap.org/index.php
Want to fill out applications for community assistance online? Utah Clicks, provided by the Utah Department of Health, helps you understand what community resources you may qualitfy for, and lets you apply for them online. Follow this link https://utahclicks.org/uas/
General Resources
Need help?
2-1-1 is AWESOME!!! Calling 2-1-1 is free and will get you in touch with an associate who can help you get the help that you need.
Are you a teen mom and want to finish high school? Need a GED? Want career training? The following link will take you to a directory of phone numbers for many resources in Salt Lake County. Everything from food stamps to parenting classes to child care assistance is on the list. Click here to be linked to the directory.
2-1-1's website is also a great place to search for all types of resources. The link to the website is http://www.informationandreferral.org/
"Am I eligible?" Want to know if you qualify for food stamps and if so, how much you will recieve per month? Need help paying for childcare while you work? What other resources could help me get back on my feet? Click here to learn more http://jobs.utah.gov/jsp/screener/splash.do
The Utah Food Bank provides food to families in need. To find a location near you click here https://www.utahfoodbank.org/find-a-food-pantry
2-1-1 is AWESOME!!! Calling 2-1-1 is free and will get you in touch with an associate who can help you get the help that you need.
Are you a teen mom and want to finish high school? Need a GED? Want career training? The following link will take you to a directory of phone numbers for many resources in Salt Lake County. Everything from food stamps to parenting classes to child care assistance is on the list. Click here to be linked to the directory.
2-1-1's website is also a great place to search for all types of resources. The link to the website is http://www.informationandreferral.org/
"Am I eligible?" Want to know if you qualify for food stamps and if so, how much you will recieve per month? Need help paying for childcare while you work? What other resources could help me get back on my feet? Click here to learn more http://jobs.utah.gov/jsp/screener/splash.do
The Utah Food Bank provides food to families in need. To find a location near you click here https://www.utahfoodbank.org/find-a-food-pantry
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