MAG Senior Help Guide - Education
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
801-373-7000 or 1-800-328-9272
https://www.redcross.org/local/utah.html
1190 Spring Creek Place, B1 Springville, UT 84663 Map
Services: Emergency Services Program coordinates Volunteer Disaster Action Teams that provide food, clothing, and lodging to help families affected by a disaster. Seminars on community disaster preparedness education. CPR and First Aid training, and HIV prevention and educational training.
Fees: Varies
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Education Emergency Assistance
801-422-8925
770 E University Pkwy<br>Harmon Building Provo, UT 84602 Map
Services: Classes, workshops and courses for adults.
Fees: $25 per class for seniors age 55+.
Counties Served: Utah County
Related Categories: Education
801-655-0258
https://www.centrohispanouc.org/
650 West 100 North Provo, UT 84601 Map
Services: Provides bilingual services to Hispanic community members such as, walk-in consultations for information and referrals, free adult education classes, legal assessments, low-income tax payer assistance, and health promotion and wellness activities.
Fees: None
Counties Served: Utah County
Related Categories: Education Information and Referral Legal Services
801-373-8200
http://www.communityactionprovo.org
Services: Crisis assistance including food assistance, emergency shelter, rent assistance, utility assistance, transportation assistance (gas and bus tokens), employment assistance, homeless assistance, and self-sufficiency education. Provides assistance in obtaining an identification card, driver license or birth certificate. Services may vary at each location.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Education Emergency Assistance Financial Assistance Food Assistance Housing Options Transportation
Services: Computer help labs are available to help anyone increase their computer skills.
Counties Served: Utah County
Related Categories: Education
1-800-350-7025
https://www.aarpdriversafety.org/
Services: Safe driving course for individuals age 50+ that reviews defensive driving skills. Course sponsored by AARP. Those who attend will earn auto insurance discounts.
Fees: $10
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Education
Services: Blood pressure and cholesterol screening, cancer screening, womens health clinics, birth and death certificates, communicable disease control, immunization clinics, sexually transmitted disease clinic, substance abuse prevention education, and environmental services. Services may vary.
Fees: Varies
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Education Health Care Mental Health Services
888-818-4484
Services: Helps people become economically self-reliant through employment, education, and self-employment. Provides coaching, workshops, network groups, and community resources.
Fees: None
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Education Employment Information and Referral
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: Caregiving Chronic Disease Information and Support Education
801-753-6282
2301 West Ashton Blvd. Lehi, UT 84043 Map
Services: Career and technical education and training to help individuals enter the work force.
Fees: Varies based on individual courses.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County
Related Categories: Education
1-877-230-6264
1600 West 2200 South, Suite 202 West Valley, UT 84119 Map
Services: Education programs and support groups for families and individuals with mental health issues.
Fees: None
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Chronic Disease Information and Support Education Mental Health Services
801-851-7035
https://livingwell.utah.gov/program.php?topic=stepon
Services: Classes designed for individuals 60+ who have had a fall, or are concerned about falling. Individuals will review skills to help them become more confident in their mobility. Classes held once a week for seven weeks, call for current schedule.
Fees: None
Counties Served: Utah County
Related Categories: Education
Services: Consumer information on food and nutrition (i.e. food safety and storage, cooking for one, quick/low cost cooking, canning, etc.), financial education (i.e. budgeting, debt management, tax preparation, organizing important paper work, etc.), and gardening (i.e. education, plants and insect identification).
Fees: None
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County
Related Categories: Education Financial Assistance
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
801-863-8012
Services: Non-credit educational and recreational enrichment courses for adults.
Fees: Varies depending on course.
Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County
Related Categories: Education
801-863-8012
Orem, UT 0 MapServices: Non-credit educational and recreational courses for adults age 55+. Multiple class locations.
Fees: $45
Counties Served: Utah County
Related Categories: Education