Community Resources

UNI SERVICES

UNI has teamed up with Salt Lake County and OptumHealth SLCo to provide free crisis response and hospital diversion programs that aim to keep all our family members, friends, and neighbors safe. The community crisis service programs are designed to provide community members with a full range of options to help solve the crisis in the best setting possible.

CRISIS SERVICES—CRISIS LINE

Services are available 24/7 both locally and statewide as the Utah affiliate for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255).

Licensed clinicians provide:

  • prompt and compassionate crisis intervention,

  • suicide prevention, information and referrals,

  • follow-up services,

  • emotional support, and

  • assistance to individuals experiencing emotional distress or psychiatric crisis.

Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT)

Triaged through the CrisisLine, UNI MCOT provides a free, prompt, face-to-face response to any resident of Salt Lake County who is experiencing a behavioral health crisis.

Youth and adult services teams are available 24/7 and offer consultation and support to:

  • individuals,

  • families,

  • schools,

  • treatment providers, and

  • first responders.

Follow-up services provide ongoing support, including referrals to health care providers and to community-based mental health services.

WARMLINE: 801-587-1055

This line is for Salt Lake County residents who are not in crisis, but seeking:

  • support,

  • engagement, or

  • encouragement.

Certified peer specialists offer support and empower callers to resolve problems by fostering a sense of hope, dignity, and self-respect.

Callers may speak with peer specialists daily from 8 am to 11 pm.

SAFE UT

The SafeUT Crisis Chat and Tip Line is a statewide service that provides real-time crisis intervention to youth through live chat and a confidential tip program – right from your smartphone.

The Safe UT The SafeUT Crisis Chat and Tip Line is a statewide service that provides real-time crisis intervention to youth through live chat and a confidential tip program - right from your smartphone.

Licensed clinicians in a 24/7 CrisisLine call center respond to all incoming chats and calls by providing:

  • supportive or crisis counseling

  • suicide prevention, and

  • referral services


The SafeUT Crisis Chat and Tip Line is a statewide service that provides real-time crisis intervention to youth through live chat and a confidential tip program - right from your smartphone.

Licensed clinicians in a 24/7 CrisisLine call center respond to all incoming chats and calls by providing:

  • supportive or crisis counseling

  • suicide prevention, and

  • referral services


Salt Lake County Youth Services

For over 40 years, SLCo Youth Services has provided safety, shelter and support to youth and families in the Greater Salt Lake area. Services are FREE and/or accept Medicaid. SLCo Youth Services assists with Medicaid enrollment and has Spanish speaking therapists available. Offices are located in South Salt Lake City and West Jordan.