MAG Senior Help Guide - Advocacy
Information and resources for Utah, Wasatch, & Summit counties
1-866-448--3616
http://states.aarp.org/category/utah/
6975 Union Park Center, Suite 320 Midvale, UT 84047 Map
Services: Driver improvement courses, voter education, and federal/state tax return assistance. Legislative volunteers monitor significant bills which impact older Utahns and their families. State Office in Midvale houses a senior resource library.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
801-373-5044
491 North 200 West Provo, UT 84601 Map
Services: Information, referrals, peer support, mentoring, individual advocacy, systems change advocacy, life skills training, and assistive technology equipment to help disabled individuals increase their independence in the community. Limited transportation services available. Serves Juab, Wasatch, Sanpete, and Utah Counties. Intake process required to apply.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Advocacy Assistive Technology and Equipment Disability Services Education Transportation
801-521-9862
355 North 300 West, #1 Salt Lake City, UT 84103 Map
Services: Investigates constitutional violations. Legal representation by volunteer attorneys is available.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Advocacy Legal Services
1-800-371-7897
https://daas.utah.gov/adult-protective-services/
150 East Center, Suite 1500 Provo, UT 84606 Map
Services: Investigates abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults age 65+ and adults with mental or physical impairments age 18+.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Services: Services, information, referrals, and advocacy regarding senior issues.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Advocacy Area Agencies on Aging Information and Referral
1-877-424-4640
Services: Develops and oversees a comprehensive and coordinated system to provide services to Utah's adult and senior population. Programs and services for seniors are primarily delivered by a network of Area Agencies on Aging throughout Utah with the goal to provide services that allow people to remain independent.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Advocacy Information and Referral
1-800-662-9080
https://disabilitylawcenter.org/about/contact-us/#form
960 South Main Street Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Map
Services: Information and referrals, advocacy, complaint investigation and monitoring services, and legal assistance for people with disabilities on issues pertaining to disability law.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Advocacy Disability Services Legal Services
https://cssutah.org/services/kinship-care/
Services: GRANDfamilies provides free services to all kinship families, regardless of their involvement with child welfare. Offers virtual psycho-educational classes and telehealth clinical services.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Advocacy Caregiving Guardianship, Fiduciary, Care Management Information and Referral
801-229-3809
586 East 800 North Orem, UT 84097 Map
Services: Advocates for residents in long-term care facilities. Investigates and resolves resident rights issues and provides assistance and information to the general public about assisted living facilities and nursing homes.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Abuse Advocacy Information and Referral Volunteer Opportunities
801-229-3804
586 East 800 North Orem, UT 84097 Map
Services: MAG Aging and Family Services Department offers services, information, referrals, and advocacy regarding senior issues. Services include non-medical in-home services, Meals on Wheels, the Long-term Care Ombudsman Program, Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIP), Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), and caregiver support.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Advocacy Home and Personal Care Information and Referral
801-373-1197
https://riseservicesincut.org/
1358 West Business Park Drive Orem, UT 84058 Map
Services: Services for individuals with disabilities including assistance with daily living activities, companionship, group homes, independent living, mental health clinic, employment assistance and senior respite for caregivers.
Counties Served: Utah County
Related Categories: Advocacy Disability Services Employment Mental Health Services
801-524-5933
125 South State Street, Suite 4225 Salt Lake City, UT 84138 Map
Services: Helps Utahns resolve problems with Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, immigration, military service, veteran’s benefits, federal worker compensation claims, tax matters and the IRS, passport assistance, grants, small business concerns, and many other important federal issues.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Advocacy
801-466-5565
3445 South Main Street Salt Lake City, UT 84115 Map
Services: Assists persons with disabilities to achieve greater independence by providing services and activities which enhance independent living skills and promote the public's understanding, accommodation, and acceptance of their rights, needs and abilities. Serves Salt Lake, Summit, and Tooele Counties.
Counties Served: Summit County
Related Categories: Advocacy Assistive Technology and Equipment Disability Services Education
801-374-6766 or 1-800-662-4245
https://www.utahlegalservices.org/
455 North University Ave., Suite100 Provo, UT 84601 Map
Services: Nonprofit law office for noncriminal cases (i.e. domestic, housing, elder law, consumer, employment, and public benefit cases). Legal representation, advocacy, education, and free legal clinics.
Fees: None. Must meet low-income guidelines.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Advocacy Education Legal Services
801-238-2360
350 East 500 South Suite 200 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Map
Services: Provides financial compensation for victims of crime, administers and monitors Victim of Crime Act Compensation and Assistance grants and Violence Against Women grants, networks victim services across the state, and provides enhanced training.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Abuse Advocacy Emergency Assistance
801-539-8800
1380 S Main St Salt Lake City, UT 84115 Map
Services: Resource center on LGBT aging. Provides outreach, support programs, activities, events, education, and information.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Advocacy Information and Referral
Services: Victim Assistance Programs increase the safety of victims and give support and guidance in maneuvering through the various elements involved in being a victim of crime. Such assistance is offered to victims of domestic violence, sexual harassment, child abuse, robbery, victims of DUI/DWI crashes, elder abuse, homicide, stalking, harassment, etc.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Abuse Advocacy