Utah Community Resources
Programs and services
Caregiving support for families in Utah
Provides access to resources and services, counseling, caregiver and dementia education, support groups, respite care, and assistive supplies.
A short-term respite and education program that provides assistance and support to those providing care to family and others.
Caregiver compensation is an ongoing service for people in services with DSPD. It allows parents, step-parents, legal guardians, and spouses who serve as caregivers for a qualifying family member with disabilities to be paid for providing extraordinary care. It may not be applied for separately from other services. The new, ongoing program will start July 1, 2024.
National Alliance on Mental Illness- Utah
NAMI Utah offers free support groups and education for those impacted by mental health conditions throughout Utah and their family members or loved ones.
Utah Department of Health and Human Services
Health program and services for Utahns related to health promotion, maternal and child health, and services for children with special health care needs can be found here.
The Utah Parent Center’s mission to to help parents help their children, youth and young adults with disabilities and special healthcare needs
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs- VA Caregiver Support
Supports and services for families caring for veterans
Caring for Yourself
Those who have expereinced the selfless and fulfilling journey of caring for someone else understand the immense weight it can carry. Remember to include yourself in the care conversations. Here are resources and guides for family caregivers.
This guide is intended to help increase your confidence as a caregiver, and to help you recognize and prioritize your own needs as well as those of your loved one, at home, in your community, and especially when interacting with health care providers.
A Guide for Primary Care Providers
This Guide provides strategies and tactics to strengthen the partnership between clinicians, patients, and family caregivers. Particular emphasis is placed on improved communication techniques and workflow modifications that help clinicians and other care team members more effectively engage family caregivers.
A secure online solution for quality information, support, and resources for family caregivers.
National Alliance for Caregiving
The National Alliance for Caregiving focuses on research, policy analysis, programs, technical assistance, and advocacy for caregiver families.
Guide for Caregivers of Family Members with Disabilities
This comprehensive guide provides essential insights into the unique mental health challenges faced by caregivers, offering practical advice on stress management, self-care techniques, and accessing support services. It also addresses strategies for maintaining emotional well-being while providing care.