Local Resources and Victim Services

The LINKLine exists as a 24/7 free service to support anyone who has concerns about their own  interpersonal relationship or the relationship of someone they care about. We accept calls from everyone: survivors, friends & family, coworkers, and even professional support persons like social workers, healthcare professionals, and clergy. The goal of the “LINK”Line is to link people to resources in their communities for ongoing support.

Every call to the LINKLine is anonymous and confidential, so you can trust that whatever is said stays between you and the advocate you talk to during the call. Each advocate is trained to answer calls in an empathetic, trauma-informed way. The advocates will listen to each caller without judgment, and offer support to meet the individual needs of each caller and their situation.

If you or someone you know has any questions about unhealthy relationships or abuse, please reach out to our LINKLine at 1-800-897-LINK (5465).

(If LINKLine advocates are experiencing an increased call volume, calls will be forwarded to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.)

All Deaf individuals, including those with any type of hearing loss, need a safe environment. People with hearing loss are at higher risk of being long-term victims of domestic violence and sexual assault due to the lack of accessible services and resources. Utahns are fortunate to have access to Sego Lily, an advocacy agency culturally and linguistically designed to meet the specific needs of Deaf/Blind and Hard of Hearing victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Sego Lily (SLCAD) provides direct services to victims (finding safe shelter; legal advocacy, counseling, support groups, parenting classes, etc.), support to survivors, inservice training to professionals, education to the Deaf community, and collaboration with service providers.

Please visit the Sego Lily website for more information https://slcad.org/

Contact Sego Lily:

Main Office Video Phone: 385-474-2083 (daytime)

After Hours Video Phone: 1-855-812-1001 (after hours)

Email: help@slcad.org

Below are additional resources for the deaf, hard of hearing and blind.

NATIONAL DEAF HOTLINE

Phone: TTY: 1-800-787-3224 / Video Phone: 1-855-812-1001

Website: IM: DeafHotline / Email: deafhelp@thehotline.org / Live Chat: www.thehotline.org

InterWest Interpreting Sign Language

InterWest Interpreting Sign Language provides sign language interpreting for government agencies, healthcare providers, legal and courtroom situations, religious settings, business meetings, mental health settings, theatre and entertainment, conference, educational settings, and other environments. 

Phone: (866) 224-7683

Website: Video Relay Services (VRS) https://www.interwestinterpreting.com/schedule.aspx Website https://secure.iwterps.com/web/online/

Sorenson VRS

Sorenson Relay connects people by delivering video relay and in-person, on-demand interpreting for people who are Deaf and use American Sign Language.

Phone: Videophone: 611 / (801) 386-8500

Website: https://sorensonvrs.com

Sanderson Center

The Division of Services of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing elevates, unifies, and empower the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind Utahns by building an inclusive community with full communication access. This organization provides Case Management Employment Services, Hard of Hearing Services, Outreach and Technology, Utah Interpreter Program.

Phone: (801) 263-4860

Website: https://jobs.utah.gov/usor/dhh/about/overview.html

Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women

In the State of Utah, there are 8 federally recognized Tribes. Each Sovereign Nation is located in rural and often isolated areas in Utah. The geographic location of these Nations, as well as a lack of accessible resources available for Native communities, contribute to the barriers that victims face as they seek domestic violence support.

We are fortunate in Utah to have a Tribal sister coalition, Restoring Ancestral Winds (RAW), who is the tribal DV/SA coalition representing the 8 federally recognized Tribes in Utah. RAW provides technical assistance, education, and training for Tribal Nations and Native urban communities in the Great Basin region. They are the coordinating agency in addressing the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, leading the statewide task force to create awareness, build comprehensive and holistic change, and protect Native communities.

Restoring Ancestral Winds:

Restoring Ancestral Winds mission is to support healing in our indigenous communities. We will: advocate for healthy relationships; educate our communities on issues surrounding stalking, domestic, sexual, dating and family violence; collaborate with Great Basin community members and stakeholders; honor and strengthen traditional values of all our relations.  We are always striving to make a difference, and invite you to learn more and lend your support.

Phone: (801) 561-7374

Website: https://restoringawcoalition.org/

Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake:

UICSL is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) look-alike, and is classified by Indian Health Services (IHS) as a Limited- Health Care, and Outreach Referral Service of the Urban Indian Health Organization.  We are able to serve the Utah tribal populations of: Ute, Paiute, Goshute, Dine’/Navajo, Shoshoni, and Arapaho, Oglala Sioux, Cheyenne River Sioux, Wind River Shoshone, Cherokee, and Rosebud Sioux from neighboring states. 

Phone: (801) 486-4877

Website: https://uicsl.org/

National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center:

Dedicated to Restoring Sovereignty and Safeguarding Native Women and Children.

Phone: 855.649.7299

Website: https://www.niwrc.org/

Strong Hearts Native Helpline

StrongHearts Native Helpline 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) is a 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for American Indians and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy.

Phone: 1-844-7NATIVE; 1-844-762-8438

Website: https://www.strongheartshelpline.org/

ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act)

The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) of 1978 is Federal law that governs the removal and out-of-home placement of American Indian children. The law was enacted after recognition by the Federal Government that American Indian children were being removed from their homes and communities at a much higher rate than non-Native children. ICWA established standards for the placement of Indian children in foster and adoptive homes and enabled Tribes and families to be involved in child welfare cases. Find resources related to ICWA on their website.

Website: https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/systemwide/diverse-populations/americanindian/icwa/

Tribal Law and Policy Institute 

The TLPI is a Native American operated non-profit dedicated to providing free publication resources, comprehensive training, and technical assistance for Native nations and tribal justice systems in pursuit of our vision to empower Native communities to create and control their own institutions for the benefit of all community members, now, and for future generations.

Website: Tribal Law and Policy Institute

Culturally-specific community-based-organizations address community-specific types and dynamics of gender-based violence. These organizations work to counteract various forms of stigma within communities and discrimination within systems, while recognizing the importance of connection to community and the healing value of cultural and/or spiritual practices. They work to collaborate with systems so the systems are not barriers but gateways to services, while identifying and addressing historical trauma, especially as related to these systems.

International Rescue Committee:

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and over 20 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people.

Phone: 801-328-1091

Website: https://www.rescue.org/united-states/salt-lake-city-ut

Latino Behavioral Health Services

LBHS is a nonprofit, grassroots organization created to minimize the disparities in access to mental health services among the underserved Latino population of Utah. As a peer run organization, Latino Behavioral Health Services exists to enhance the mental health awareness and well-being of people with mental illness, their care-givers and loved ones through support, education, empowerment, facilitation of resources and services with competent responsiveness to cultural, socio-economic and linguistics characteristics.

Phone: Call (801) 935-4447

Website: http://latinobehavioral.org/

Multicultural Counseling Center

The mission statement of the Multicultural Counseling Center is to provide quality short-term services in a dignified environment and to involve family members in the therapeutic process with the goal of individuals gaining the skills they need to continue to live fulfilling lives. All services are available in english and spanish

• Individual therapy
• Couples therapy
• Children and adolescents
• Tele-health counseling
• Case management and peer support
• Victims of crime
• Substance use
• Groups
• Imimigration evaluation

Phone: Call or text (801) 915 0359

Website: https://www.mccounseling.com/

PIK2AR

Empowered Living Services provide direct services: online support groups, online education, Case Managers and CHW’s. 24/7 no barriers, wrap around services in language when needed English, Spanish, Tongan, Samoan, Marshallese, Pohnpei, Chuukese, Yapese, Krosian and others. Translation services provided and cultural relevant education outreach.

Phone: (801) 793-4639

 For services:  advocate@pik2ar.org

Website: https://pik2ar.org

Pride Center LGBTQIA+ mental health services & more 

The Utah Pride Center’s Community Counseling practices an affirmative approach to psychotherapy, working with our young and older folks to uncover their interpersonal concerns within the context of their gender identity or sexual orientation.

Phone: 801-539-8800

therapy@utahpridecenter.org

Website: https://utahpridecenter.org/mental-health/

Refugee & Immigrant Center – Asian Association of Utah

The mission of the Refugee & Immigrant Center is to improve the quality of life for refugees and immigrants in Utah. This program helps victims of trafficking, parolees, asylees, migrants, immigrants and refugees.

 

This program provides:

 

– Strengths-based management model

– Empowerment and education about navigating systems independently

– Linguistically and culturally appropriate services

– 8 case managers, 14 languages/dialects spoken, many with refugee backgrounds

 

Populations served: Refugee,  immigrants, undocumented, limited english, Asian, human trafficking survivors.

Phone: 801-467-6060

Website: http://aau-slc.org/

Sojourner Group

Sojourner Group focuses on education and awareness specifically for the American Black Woman, as well as education and training opportunities to broaden and deepen advocates and community members’ understanding of the American Black survivor’s experience through a historical context.

Phone: (801) 810-4827

 sojournerwoman@gmail.com

Website: https://thesojournergroup.org/

Resources for Immigrant Survivors:

For immigrant survivors of domestic and sexual violence getting help can be difficult as they often face additional barriers to accessing the support they need, including cultural and language barrier, misinformation about their rights, and difficulty in navigating complex systems (immigration, housing, benefits, health care, legal, etc.).

Service providers who understand a survivor’s culture can help the survivor work toward safety and stability in a way that meets the survivor’s unique needs. Many service providers employ staff who are bi-lingual and/or bi-cultural, in order to address the barriers immigrants may face when accessing services, as well as to promote the comfort and safety of immigrants seeking services.

Services & Resources for Immigrants:

Catholic Community Services: (801) 977-9119 ccsutah.org

Since 1945, Catholic Community Services of Utah has been empowering people in need along the Wasatch Front to reach self-sufficiency. By giving strength to the weakest in our midst, CCS is able to lovingly serve and provide hope to those with the greatest need in our community regardless of race, religion or personal circumstance.

For DV related questions, DACA and general consult
Emily McKenzie, Senior Immigration Attorney
(801) 428-1259

707 24th Street Suite 1B

Ogden, Utah

emckenzie@ccsutah.org

Languages: English & Spanish

 

Holy Cross Ministries: (801) 261-3440

hcmutah.org

Holy Cross Ministries is a non-profit organization in Utah that responds to the underserved community’s need for health and well-being. We provide health, education and justice services in collaboration with partners, donors, volunteers, grantors, and the Sisters of the Holy Cross, to ensure that the needs of the most vulnerable among us do not go overlooked.

International Rescue Committee: 801-328-1091

rescue.org/united-states/salt-lake-city-ut

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and over 20 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people.

Mexican Consulate:

801-521-8502

For emergency protections: 801-971-7305

Acércate al Departamento de Protección del Consulado de México o comunícate a la línea de emergencias 24/7: 801-971-7305

consulmex.sre.gob.mx/saltlakecity/index.php/consulado

Si eres víctima de violencia doméstica y estás encerrada con tu agresor, el Consulado de México pone a tu disposición la ventanilla de Atención Integral a la Mujer (VAIM) la cual brinda los siguientes servicios: 

1. El teléfono de emergencias del Consulado funciona 24/7 para atender tus necesidades: (801) 971-7305 , puedes enviarnos un mensaje de texto (SMS) o WhatsApp con la palabra SOS . Si nos llamas y te encuentras en peligro puedes simular que estás pidiendo medicamentos a la farmacia o una pizza, nosotros entenderemos de inmediato.

Llama el número para otros servicios. 801-521-8502

Moab Multicultural Center: (435) 259-5444

https://moabmc.org/

The Moab Valley Multicultural Center’s mission is to build bridges across language and culture through family support, community collaboration and education.

Refugee & Immigrant Center – Asian Association of Utah: 801-467-6060

http://aau-slc.org/

The mission of the Refugee & Immigrant Center is to improve the quality of life for refugees and immigrants in Utah. This program helps victims of trafficking, parolees, asylees, migrants, immigrants and refugees. 

 

This program provides:

 

• Strengths-based management model
• Empowerment and education about navigating systems independently
• Linguistically and culturally appropriate services
• 8 case managers, 14 languages/dialects spoken, many with refugee backgrounds

 

Populations served: Refugee,  immigrants, undocumented, limited English, Asian, human trafficking survivors.

LEGAL SERVICES:

Immigrant Legal Services: (801) 888-9186

http://www.immigrantlegalservices.org/

We are an organization not motivated by profit but with a goal to provide immigrants access to legal help regardless of their ability to pay or the complexity of their case.

Timpanogos Legal Center: https://www.timplegal.org/

Timpanogos Legal Center is a group of attorneys who provide free legal assistance. TLC’s purpose is to provide legal services and lift those counseled in improving their lives. We hold free legal clinics throughout the state and provide a free legal advice hotline. We primarily seek to serve victims of domestic violence and those without monetary means to retain an attorney for their case.

Mental Health Services: 

Multicultural Counseling Center: Call or text (801) 915 0359

https://www.mccounseling.com/

The mission statement of Multicultural Counseling Center is to provide quality short-term services in a dignified environment and to involve family members in the therapeutic process with the goal of individuals gaining the skills they need to continue to live fulfilling lives. All services are available in english and spanish

• Individual therapy
• Couples therapy
• Children and adolescents
• Tele-health counseling
• Case management and peer support
• Victims of crime
• Substance use
• Groups
• Imimigration evaluation

If you have had a negative experience with a shelter or advocacy program, we recommend speaking directly with that organization’s executive director or other management personnel.

 

If that fails to resolve the dispute, or you feel that the organization has treated you unfairly, you have the option of submitting a formal complaint to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. 

The UDVC does not have regulatory oversight or supervisory authority over our member programs. We provide training, research, and other support to our member programs, in the interest of better-serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking throughout the state.