Senior Help Guide | MAG

MAG Senior Help Guide - Chronic Disease Information And Support

Information and resources for Utah, Wasatch, & Summit counties

All resources are listed by category or type of service/resource. Select a category below for a list of available services and resources.
If you need additional assistance, call our Senior Helpline at 801-229-3804.

 


ALS United Rocky Mountain

303-832-2322

  https://alsrockymountain.org/

Services: Helps patients and families cope with the day to day challenges of living with ALS by providing information, resources, and referrals to many sources, including a wide variety of community services.

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Chronic Disease Information and Support 


Alzheimer's Association

801-265-1944

  http://www.alz.org/utah

6975 Union Park Ave #100 Cottonwood Heights, UT 84047 Map

Services: Support groups, safe return program, information and resources, family care consultations, quarterly newsletters, and 24/7 help line: 1-800-272-3900.

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Alzheimer's and Dementia  Caregiving  Chronic Disease Information and Support  Information and Referral 


American Cancer Society

1-800-227-2345

  http://www.cancer.org

375 East 100 South 1st Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Map

Services: Cancer prevention and early detection education, information and resources, and support groups.

Fees: None

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Chronic Disease Information and Support 


American Diabetes Association

1-800-342-2383

  http://www.diabetes.org

Services: Education and information to improve the well being of individuals with diabetes.

Fees: None

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Chronic Disease Information and Support 


American Heart and Stroke Association

801-702-4420 or 1-800-242-8721

  https://www.heart.org/en/affiliates/utah

230 South 500 East, Suite #465 Salt Lake City, UT 84102 Map

Services: Education, referrals, research, fund raising, and community services.

Fees: None

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Chronic Disease Information and Support 


Arthritis Foundation of Utah

800-283-7800

  http://www.arthritis.org/utah

Services: Information and referrals, professional education, arthritis self-help courses, exercise classes, and aquatics program.

Fees: Varies. Scholarships available.

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Chronic Disease Information and Support 


Brain Injury Alliance of Utah

801-709-1420

  https://www.braininjuryutah.org/

1338 S Foothill Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Map

Services: Provides support and education to people with brain injury and their families.

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Chronic Disease Information and Support 


Epilepsy Foundation of Utah

385-313-3288

  https://www.epilepsy.com/local/utah-province-state

4516 700 E Suite 160 Murray, UT 84107 Map

Services: Educational seminars, support groups, information, and referrals.

Fees: Varies

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Chronic Disease Information and Support 


Living Well Classes

1-888-222-2542

  https://healthyaging.utah.gov/livingwell/

Services: Classes designed for individuals dealing with chronic conditions such as asthma, arthritis, cancer, diabetes, chronic pain, etc. Classes held once a week for six weeks. Call or visit website for current schedule.

Fees: None

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Chronic Disease Information and Support  Education 


Muscular Dystrophy Association

800-572-1717

  https://www.mda.org/

1016 W Jackson Blvd #1073

Services: One-on-one support to navigate programs, services, and activities for those living with neuromuscular disease

Fees: Free to anyone diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease covered by the MDA and their families. Please see the MDA Web site for more information on covered diagnoses.

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Chronic Disease Information and Support 


NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness

801-232-9900 or 877-230-6264

  https://www.namiut.org

3269 South Main Street #230 Salt Lake City, UT 84115 Map

Services: Education programs and support groups for families and individuals with mental health issues. Crisis Help Line Call or Text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

Fees: None

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Chronic Disease Information and Support  Mental Health Services 


National Kidney Foundation of Utah

801-226-5111 or 1-800-869-5277

  https://www.kidneyut.org/

3707 North Canyon Road, Suite 1D Provo, UT 84604 Map

Services: Supports medical research, developing and expanding patient services, organ donation, community resources, and public education on kidney and urinary tract diseases.

Fees: Varies

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Chronic Disease Information and Support 


National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Utah Branch

1-800-344-4867

  https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/UTU

1440 Foothill Drive Suite 200 Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Map

Services: Public, patient, and professional education. Individual and group counseling, hydro and physical therapy, and social and recreational activities.

Fees: Varies. Financial assistance available for qualifying members.

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Chronic Disease Information and Support 


Parkinson's Foundation

1-800-473-4636

  https://www.parkinson.org/

Services: Provides educational materials, referrals to medical centers and specialists throughout the country, and information about support groups.

Fees: None

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Chronic Disease Information and Support 

To make any changes or additions to this guide, please send an email to aging@magutah.gov.