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Pantries, meal delivery, diapers, and household basics.
Food assistance requiring an LDS bishop's referral.
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Hours Tue-Thu 10-6, Fri/some Sat 10-2. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Food pantry plus limited household supplies. Online intake form (must be 18+, one form per household).
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Hours Mon-Fri 4:30-6:30pm, Sat 11-2. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Take up to two grocery bags of free food per visit (fridges often stocked with eggs/meat). Only requirement: sign the clipboard - no address required.
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Hours M-Th 12-5pm, Sun 1-5pm. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Food distribution on the 3rd Thursday of the month, 12-2pm. Free, confidential services from urgent help to long-term stability.
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KIM has an active working relationship with this organization (a June 2026 fundraiser split proceeds with them). Eligibility: online intake form with name/email/phone. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
A national charity that mails a box of free food and household basics to your door. You sign up on their website. There's no local office.
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This will NOT feed anyone this week. Pair it with a local pantry for immediate need. No phone number exists anywhere on their site - contact form only.
A food pantry in Hurricane run by the Utah Food Bank where you pick up free groceries. It opened in a large new building in June 2024.
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Mon 10-2; Tue 10-12 and 2-4; Wed 11-1 and 3-6; Thu 10-12 and 2-4; Fri 10-2; 2nd Sat 9-12. WATCH THE MIDDAY CLOSURES - arriving at 1pm Tuesday means a locked door. Wednesday evening to 6pm is the slot that works for people who work days.
Limited food and clothing for both LDS members and non-members, serving homeless, transient, and recently-incarcerated individuals.
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Hours M-Th 10am-3pm. Arrive anytime; photo ID required. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Supports detained/deported immigrants and their families with emergency aid and a compiled food-assistance resource list. If someone doesn't feel comfortable visiting a food bank themselves, a volunteer will pick up a box on their behalf.
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Volunteer-run, no guarantee of resource availability. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Hot meals delivered to the homes of older people in the Enterprise area who can't get out to shop or cook. A volunteer brings the meal to your door three days a week.
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Delivered Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 11am-2pm. You can ask for DOUBLE meals on two days to get up to five a week. An outreach worker visits within the first two weeks.
Hot meals delivered to the homes of older people in the Hurricane area who can't get out to shop or cook. Four days a week.
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Delivered Monday-Thursday, 10:30am-1:30pm. On Thursday you can ask for two meals, giving five a week. Route reaches north to Leeds and east to Springdale.
Hot meals delivered to homes across Washington County for older people who can't get out to shop or cook. Four days a week.
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Delivered Tuesday-Friday, 10am-2pm, with a second meal available Friday. IMPORTANT: the route runs from Coral Canyon all the way to Gunlock, not just St. George city - people in outlying spots should still call.
24/7 take-what-you-need box: non-refrigerated food, hygiene items, and pet food as available. No application.
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Stocked by volunteer donations so availability varies. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
A food pantry run by the Catholic church giving out free pantry groceries one morning a week. Open to anyone who needs food, whatever your religion.
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THURSDAYS ONLY, 9:15-11:30am. It's a narrow window. They have NO fridge or freezer, so expect tins and dry goods - no fresh or frozen food.
Small volunteer pantry giving out shelf-stable groceries - rice, pasta, beans, cereal, canned goods, oil, soup. No fresh or frozen.
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Thursdays only, 9:15-11:30am. Appears in no major food directory - this is a genuine find.
Distributes up to 100,000 lbs of food a month - emergency boxes, senior boxes, children's meal backpacks, produce. Delivers to people who can't get out.
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Hours not published. The children's backpack program is a weekend food program - useful to know.
Utah's food stamp program. If you qualify, money goes onto a card each month that you use like a bank card to buy groceries. You can apply online, by mail, or in person at the employment center.
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Two things really help: benefits start the DAY you apply, so apply even if you're unsure. And you can hand in a form that isn't fully filled out as long as it has your name, address and signature. Emergency cases can be processed in 7 days.
A small church in St. George that serves a free hot lunch every Sunday, open to anyone who's hungry. They also run a food pantry on Fridays.
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Sunday Feast is 12:30-1:30pm, right after their services. The Friday pantry exists but they publish NO time for it - call first. They reach around 20,000 people a year across both programs.
Three stackable programs helping low-income households/seniors afford fresh produce: Double Up Food Bucks (matches SNAP dollar-for-dollar up to $20/day), Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (seniors 60+, $50 in coupons/year, income under 185% FPL), and Utah Produce Rx (healthcare-based, up to $300, patients under 125% FPL).
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Distribution/redemption windows and eligibility tables vary by program and change seasonally. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
A food pantry and social services office run by the Salvation Army. They give out emergency groceries and food boxes and can help with other hardship needs.
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THEY ARE NO LONGER IN ST. GEORGE. They moved to Washington City in September 2023, near In-N-Out on Telegraph Road. Their site does not publish pantry hours - call before going. Major Bob Schmig: Bob.Schmig@usw.salvationarmy.org
Rotating mobile food pantry stop.
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3rd Wednesday of each month 9-10am. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Rotating mobile food pantry stop (distinct from the FourPoints Health medical clinic).
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Call for hours. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Rotating mobile food pantry stop.
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4th Monday of each month 12-1pm. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Rotating mobile food pantry stop.
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2nd Saturday of each odd month 8:30-9:30am. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Rotating mobile food pantry stop.
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2nd Saturday of each even month 8:30-9:30am. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Rotating mobile food pantry stop.
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4th Tuesday of each month 8:30-9:30am. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Drive-through food giveaway in a parking lot. Volunteers hand out groceries until the food runs out.
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Last Thursday of every month at 8:00am. Not listed in any food directory - found on the city calendar.
Rotating mobile food pantry stop; dry/refrigerated/frozen food.
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1st Thursday of each month, 8:30-9:30am. Short form only (name/signature/family size), no full address required. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Shelter, rent and deposit help, and power or water bills.
Runs 13 sober-living houses where people in recovery rent a room long-term. Real housing, not treatment. Also helps mothers in recovery reunite with their children.
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176 residents currently, 493 served in 2025. Sliding fee policy exists but rates are not published.
The main regional agency for help with rent, deposits, energy bills and homelessness across southwest Utah. If you have an eviction notice or a shut-off notice, this is one of the first places to call.
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THE APPLICATION IS NOT ON fivecounty.utah.gov. That's the government side. The Community Action Partnership runs on a separate site, linked here, and that's where the pre-screening questionnaire lives. Their own site warns that qualifying does NOT guarantee funding. They're also a Coordinated Entry access point.
Housing for expectant mothers ages 15-29.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Families build each other's houses together using USDA loans and their own labor, cutting roughly $70,000 off the cost of a home.
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Operating in Washington County since 2016, starting in LaVerkin and Toquerville. Under strain from new federal loan limits as of July 2026. No phone on their own site.
Residential recovery and transitional housing for about 40 people, plus a food bank, in the Hildale area.
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Phone staffed 24/7. Serves the twin towns; Hildale is in Washington County.
The local office that runs Section 8 housing vouchers and public housing for people on a low income. A voucher pays part of your rent directly to a private landlord.
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THEIR OWN WEBSITE IS BROKEN - it won't load. Everything here came from City of St. George and State of Utah records instead. The agency is definitely active; board meeting notices are posted through August 2026. Contact: Shawn Guzman, shawn.guzman@sgcity.org
Switchpoint runs the main emergency shelter in St. George, open around the clock, with a kitchen, case managers who work with you one-to-one, and family housing on site. Their food pantry is at a separate address.
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Switchpoint publishes NO phone number anywhere on their own site - only info@switchpoint.org. The number here comes from their thrift store's site, so it's their own material, but worth confirming it reaches shelter intake.
A safe place for young people 12 to 18 who have nowhere to sleep or need to get out of a bad situation. You can stay overnight, or come in during the day for food, clean clothes, a shower, laundry and someone to talk to.
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They publish NO phone number online, which for a teenager in trouble is the thing that matters most. Worth calling to get one. Also worth asking what their rules are about parental consent for a minor seeking shelter - that's not published either. Cedar City location: 100 West 133 South.
Clinics that see you with or without insurance, plus dental and vision.
Free assessment for home health, hospice, and personal care for medically dependent children/adults. Accepts Medicare and Utah Medicaid.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Home health, hospice, and specialty infusion pharmacy. Has a Charitable Care Program for people who are uninsured or can't pay.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Sliding-scale clinic, accepts Utah Medicaid.
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Also listed under Mental Health services. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Matches people who can't afford dental care with volunteer dentists and labs who provide free comprehensive treatment. Real dental work, not just cleanings.
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Coordinator Brandon Leviton, bleviton@DentalLifeline.org. Expect a long wait.
A free clinic in St. George run entirely by volunteer doctors, dentists and nurses. They handle regular medical care, dental work, mental health, women's health and a range of specialists. You do not need insurance.
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Mon-Wed and Fri 9-4 (closed noon-1), Thu 9-6:30, closed weekends. Appointments by phone; walk-ins accepted for sudden illness or injury. Email info@volunteerclinic.org. One inconsistency on their own site: the medical page says income at or below 200% of poverty, the specialty page says 400% - worth pinning down.
Free eye exams from a volunteer optometrist, offered as one of the clinic's specialty clinics. Same clinic, same phone number as their medical and dental care - eye care is just booked as a specialty appointment.
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The full specialty list is Dermatology, Endocrinology, ENT, Gynecology, Hand Specialist, Nephrology, Neurology, Optometry, Orthopedics, Osteopathic Manipulation, Podiatry, Rheumatology. All appointment-only. They don't say how often the optometry clinic runs or whether glasses are provided - ask when you call.
General medical clinic.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
A nonprofit community health center with clinics in St. George and Hurricane. Doctor visits, dental, counseling, eye exams and their own low-cost pharmacy. What you pay is based on what you earn.
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Hurricane: Mon and Wed 8-8, Tue 8-6:30, Fri 8-5, Thu pharmacy only. Main Street: Mon-Thu 8-8, Fri 8-5. Optometry available every day but Sunday. 39% of their patients are uninsured. Pharmacies: St. George 435-359-9899, Hurricane 435-359-9525.
A community clinic with two locations in Washington County - one in St. George and one at Shivwits near Ivins. Doctor visits, urgent care, counseling and lab tests, priced lower if your income is low.
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St. George hours Mon-Fri 8-5. No email published anywhere. Their pharmacy is at the Richfield location only, which is outside the county.
Once a year (through June 15, new plan effective July 1), Medicaid members can change health/pharmacy plans. Plans: Health Choice Utah, Molina Healthcare, Healthy U, SelectHealth Community Care. Dental is separate, via the University of Utah School of Dentistry program.
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Worth mentioning to any client on Medicaid during the June enrollment window. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
End-of-life care.
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A 5th local hospice option distinct from the four already listed under Other (Desert Haven Hospice, Dixie Hospice, Southern Utah Hospice, Zion's Way). From KIM's internal Master Guide.
A charity based in St. George that helps people who can't afford hearing aids pay for them. They work with over 50 audiologists and you apply online or by phone.
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Mon-Fri 10am-3pm. They ask you to email rather than call for the quickest answer: info@soundoflifefoundation.org, reply within 3 working days. Their 'Financial Qualifications' page is currently BROKEN - it loads with no content, so nobody can check eligibility online.
Local public health department services.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
The main hospital for the region, with a 24-hour emergency room, surgery, childbirth, cancer care and heart care. If you can't afford your bill, they have a program that can reduce or wipe it.
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Open 24/7, visiting hours 9am-9pm. For non-emergency urgent care, the River Road InstaCare at 577 South River Road is 435-688-6300 and much cheaper than an ER visit. Financial assistance details: intermountainhealthcare.org/for-patients/financial-assistance
A VA outpatient clinic for veterans in the Riverfront Medical Center. Enrolled veterans get check-ups, mental health support, hearing care and blood tests here.
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Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, closed weekends. Wheelchairs available on arrival; DAV van service and travel reimbursement available. The clinic moved to this larger building in March 2024 - nearly three times the old size.
Pays for free breast and cervical cancer screening - mammograms and Pap tests - for people who can't afford them.
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Ask them which Washington County clinic is the local screening partner - their map didn't render.
Health policy/insurance navigation assistance.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
A teaching clinic where dental hygiene students clean teeth and take x-rays, watched by qualified instructors. Much cheaper than a normal dentist - most things cost $5 to $40.
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CLOSED BETWEEN SEMESTERS AND ALL SUMMER - someone in pain in July will find the doors shut. Always ring first. This is hygiene work only: cleanings, x-rays, sealants. NOT fillings or extractions. Email DHclinic@utahtech.edu
Counseling, crisis care, and support for addiction and recovery.
The local Alcoholics Anonymous office for St. George and southwest Utah. Call and a person will help you find a meeting near you and answer questions about getting sober. No forms, no paperwork. You can also walk in on weekdays for a meeting list or free literature.
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Office hours Mon-Fri 9am-3pm; the hotline is answered by volunteers outside those hours. Covers St. George, Hurricane, Cedar City, Parowan, Tropic and Dammeron Valley.
A physical clubhouse hosting 12-step recovery meetings.
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Distinct from the AA Dixie Central Office phone line already on file. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
A walk-in place to go when someone is in a mental health or substance crisis and needs help right now but doesn't want a regular emergency room. No appointment needed. A nurse checks you in and a crisis worker does a medical and mental health assessment.
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Finding it matters: it's on Level 4 of the North Tower, NOT at the main ER entrance. Their page loads hours by script and never shows them - say 'walk in any time, but call 435-251-4480 first' rather than promising 24/7.
Online counseling.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
A St. George clinic treating children and adults for autism and behavioral health needs. You call, they talk about what's going on, check your insurance, and set up an assessment before any treatment starts.
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Their own site says 'Call to confirm current office hours' - no hours published anywhere. The one address covers three separate programs in different buildings (340, 342, 348), so check which number your appointment is in. Their site says plainly this is NOT an emergency service - call 911 or 988 in a crisis.
Women-only recovery program, children 8 and under OK. Medicaid/private pay accepted.
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NOT the same organization as "Desert Haven Hospice" already on file elsewhere - watch for name confusion. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
A drop-in resource house for LGBTQ+ youth and families - art night, music night, friendship circles, family dinners. Also affirming therapy.
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Mon-Fri 3-8pm. One of very few genuinely low-barrier counseling options in the county.
A counseling service run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Short-term counseling, usually up to about 12 sessions, for individuals, couples and families - in person, online, or in topic groups like anxiety, depression, grief and trauma.
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Their office locator is a script-driven search box that doesn't render a St. George result, which is why the address and phone couldn't be confirmed from the source. This one genuinely needs a phone call before it goes back up.
An outpatient addiction treatment clinic in St. George. You call, they set up an assessment, and together you decide how much support you need - from a session every couple of weeks up to a day program of about 20 hours a week.
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No office hours published anywhere - call first. Email info@highdesert.help. They also run DUI School and offer medication-assisted treatment, which are common reasons people get referred here. Cedar City office at 665 N 100 S.
Dual diagnosis treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and free Medicaid application assistance.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
24/7 walk-in crisis care.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Partial hospitalization program for teens in mental health crisis.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
A private addiction treatment company with several campuses across southern Utah. You call, someone talks with you, and they check what your insurance covers before recommending detox, residential treatment, a day program, evening groups, or sober living.
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Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, CLOSED WEEKENDS - this is not a 24-hour crisis line despite some directories saying so. Legally they're Talbot Recovery Solutions LLC, so a caller told 'Talbot' hasn't reached the wrong place. The St. George address is the OFFICE - detox and residential happen at other campuses in Cedar City, Toquerville and Parowan.
A statewide suicide-prevention education campaign. The website gives free short courses on how to notice someone is struggling and what to say to them, plus printable materials. It's a place to learn, not a place to get help in the moment.
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This is a Salt Lake state program with no Washington County office. Their own site directs anyone in crisis to 988. Make sure this never sits where someone in immediate danger might mistake it for a helpline.
State site to get and learn to use naloxone, which reverses an opioid overdose. Available without a prescription at most local pharmacies.
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Overdose signs: pinpoint pupils, blue/purple lips or nails, unresponsive, shallow/stopped breathing, gurgling. Call 911 and Utah Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) if seen. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
A phone and text line where a trained person listens, explains mental health terms and options in plain language, and points you toward resources. They won't counsel you or find you a doctor, but they're good at helping a worried family member work out what to do next.
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THE HELPLINE IS WEEKDAYS ONLY, 8am-8pm Utah time, closed federal holidays. NAMI states explicitly it 'is not a hot line, crisis line, or suicide prevention line.'
Free peer support for people trying to stop using drugs - you sit with people who have been through it and listen or share, whichever you want. The helpline is answered by volunteers who'll tell you where and when the nearest meeting is.
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The helpline is volunteer-answered so it may not pick up instantly. Meeting times and venues shift - check nasouthernutah.org/meetings or call rather than relying on a printed time.
A clinic for people addicted to opioids - heroin, fentanyl, or pain pills. They provide methadone or Suboxone daily along with counseling. Most people come in early each morning, take their medication, and go to work or home.
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THE HOURS ARE THE THING TO WARN PEOPLE ABOUT. Dosing is Mon-Fri 5:00am-10:30am and Saturday 7:00-10:00am. Closed Sunday and major holidays. Someone who arrives in the afternoon will find the door shut.
Support for postpartum mental health.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
General counseling services.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
An outpatient clinic where you see a psychiatrist or counselor by appointment for things like depression and anxiety. They prescribe and manage medication, do talk therapy one-on-one or in groups, and offer newer treatments for depression that hasn't responded to medication.
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Hours load by script and never display - call for hours. This is a DIFFERENT BUILDING from the crisis Access Center on Medical Center Drive; people routinely show up at the hospital by mistake. TMS and Spravato/esketamine treatment confirmed.
A southern Utah suicide-prevention group. Their website is mainly a place to learn - warning signs, safe firearm storage, what to do after losing someone, and resources for veterans and LGBTQ+ people. They also teach free community classes, requested through a form on their site.
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There is NO way to reach this organization by phone or email from their own website - only a web form for class requests. Every number on their site belongs to someone else (988, the Utah Warm Line, Southwest Behavioral Health). It's a coalition rather than a service provider.
Faith-centered addiction treatment for adult men - residential and intensive outpatient. Admissions 24/7.
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Medicaid acceptance matters - it makes them reachable for low-income clients. Women go to their sister program, not in this county.
National tool to find substance use/mental health treatment providers.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
The main public mental health and addiction agency for southwest Utah, and where most people on Medicaid get sent. You call to set up an appointment and they work out what you need - counseling, an intensive group program, medication help, residential treatment, or crisis support. They can also arrange rides to appointments.
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All offices Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. For crisis outside those hours they direct people to 988. Email is info@sbhcutah.org - note that's a DIFFERENT domain from their website sbhc.us, which confuses people. They also offer free anonymous online mental health screening and transportation help (taxi, ADA bus, reduced-fare passes).
Recovery services.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Utah's opioid public-education campaign.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
A small monthly gathering for people who have lost someone to suicide. Led by other survivors rather than a therapist - you sit with people who understand, and you can talk or just listen. No cost, no sign-up.
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First Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:00pm. This couldn't be confirmed from the group's own source - the details come from the county health department's published list. A peer-run group meeting in a borrowed room is exactly the kind of thing that quietly stops without anyone updating the internet. CALL CLAUDINE BEFORE REPUBLISHING. Separately, there's a DIFFERENT group in town: LOSS (Loved Ones Suicide Survivors), 3rd Tuesday 7pm at St. George Regional Hospital, Angels Landing Conference Room, Entrance 4 lower level.
24/7 voluntary walk-in crisis facility for adults. Most people stay about 23 hours until stabilized. Social detox also offered here.
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This is the county's alternative to an ER or jail. Their page does NOT say whether uninsured people are served or what it costs - ask.
A community-centered wellness and peer support space offering both Western-medicine-aligned support (appointment prep, self-advocacy, treatment understanding) and holistic practices (mindfulness, nervous system regulation, emotional clearing). Peer & Family Support Professionals walk alongside people navigating recovery and life transitions.
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Founder Jessica Kleinman offered free therapy/energy-healing directly to Bella Vista Fire families. Also a KIM donor/partner contact. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Trauma-focused counseling services.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), Medicaid accepted.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Sober living houses for women in the St. George area - a shared home where everyone living there is staying clean and sober. Not treatment; a stable place to live while you rebuild. Residents hold a job and go to meetings, and there's zero tolerance for drinking or drug use.
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Their website has NO contact page, no phone, no email and no address anywhere on it. That's a real problem for a woman trying to find housing. The number here comes from the county health department's list, not from Unity House - RING IT BEFORE PUBLISHING. If it works, it's by far the most valuable thing you could add.
Recovery services.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
A drop-in center run by people who are themselves in recovery. No doctors, no treatment - you can get paired with a peer recovery coach who's been through it, bring your family for support, or just come to a meeting. All free.
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OPEN MONDAY-THURSDAY 9:30am-5:00pm AND CLOSED FRIDAY - the Friday closure catches people out. Meetings include AA, NA, Al-Anon, Recovery Dharma, Adult Children of Alcoholics, a Recovery Court alumni group, and a Wellbriety Sacred Fire meeting. Also a free naloxone pickup point.
Utah campaign on safe opioid use, storage, and disposal, including a locator for medication drop-box disposal locations statewide.
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Published by the Utah Dept. of Health Violence & Injury Prevention Program (VIPP), (801) 538-6864, vipp@utah.gov. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Free help quitting tobacco.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
State-level substance use disorder resources and treatment provider info.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Puts free naloxone (Narcan) overdose-reversal kits into people's hands and runs free trainings.
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Local pickup: USARA St. George and Southwest Behavioral Health. Call ahead, supply is limited.
Childcare, parenting support, school needs, and help for new parents.
A free online quiz showing how a child (ages 0-5) is developing physically, emotionally, cognitively, and socially, with activity suggestions.
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"1 in 6 children have one or more developmental delays" - framed around early intervention. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Free statewide service for kids 8 and under. A Care Coordinator talks with families about the child's growth/development and connects them to any of 100+ Utah programs they may be eligible for.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Autism diagnosis and ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy for children on the autism spectrum. Accepts most private/in-state insurance including Medicaid.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide - address discrepancy not yet resolved.
Autism assessments and ABA therapy.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Gives a pregnant woman a temporary medical card immediately, before full Medicaid is decided, so prenatal care can start right away.
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The fastest route to prenatal care for an uninsured pregnant woman.
A private daycare and preschool. You call or stop by, take a tour, fill out registration, and pay a one-time fee plus monthly tuition. They'll tell you the monthly rate over the phone.
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Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm; office 8:30-5. Email info@blakids.com. Monthly tuition is not published - you have to call. Programs include infant/toddler care, preschool, kindergarten, after-school, summer camp, dance, transportation and a nutrition program.
One-to-one youth mentoring pairing adult volunteers ("Bigs") with kids facing adversity ("Littles"), meeting 2-3 times a month. Also runs a clothing/item donation center that funds the mentoring program.
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Cited impact: 100% of mentees graduated high school, 98% avoided substance use. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
A body of bikers who provide physical and emotional support to abused children, working alongside law enforcement/courts. Two members become a child's primary contacts - home visits, school visits, court accompaniment, and help funding therapy when other assistance runs out.
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Founded by a licensed clinical social worker/play therapist with 20+ years treating abused children. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Free help finding licensed, quality-rated child care. Also supports and trains providers.
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Runs under Five County AOG but has its own office, site and phone.
Care plans for kids/youth with mental illness or emotional/behavioral disorders.
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Possibly related to the 0-8 Care Coordination program below (not confirmed whether same program described differently or separate). From KIM's internal Master Guide.
A one-time benefit covering one hearing aid per ear (including bone-conduction devices), earmolds for 3 years, and part of the first 3 years of pediatric audiologist visits.
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A participating pediatric audiologist handles the application. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
If something goes wrong and you have nowhere safe to leave your kids - a medical emergency, a death in the family, an arrest, or you're simply at the end of your rope - you can call any hour of the day or night and they'll take your children into their nursery.
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IMPORTANT DISTINCTION: the emergency nursery is 24/7, but the OFFICE keeps limited hours - Mon 10-2; Tue and Thu 10-8; Wed and Fri 10-2 and 4-8. Parenting classes are Nurturing Parenting and Love and Logic, registered through a form on their site.
Families with incomes 130-185% of FPL receive free school lunches (and reduced-price breakfast) at Utah public/nonprofit private schools.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
After-school program pairing running with lessons on emotions, friendship and confidence, ending in a 5K. Also a summer camp.
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Contact melissa.miller@girlsontherun.org. Serves Washington and Iron counties.
If you're raising a relative's child - a grandchild, niece, nephew, or a friend's child - this gives you a free case manager. They help you apply for benefits, connect you to resources, sit with you one-on-one, and run support groups and classes. There's a real office in St. George.
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St. George office Mon-Fri 8:30-5. Statewide line 1-800-839-7444. Email is spam-blocked on their site, so phone is the way in.
When a child is in a court case about abuse or neglect, a judge assigns this office to be that child's own voice in court - an attorney, and often a trained volunteer who gets to know the child. You cannot sign up for this yourself; the court appoints them.
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The Utah Courts site links to a Washington County GAL page that returns a 404 - the state's own contact page is broken. The details here come from the official Utah Courts CASA page. Local coordinator Michele Mogensen, michelemo@utcourts.gov. Volunteer info at utahcasa.org.
You call or text one number and a real person talks with you about how your child is doing. They can send you a free developmental check to fill out, answer parenting questions, and connect you to services near you.
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Mon-Thu 8:30am-8:30pm, Fri 8:30-5, Sat 10-2. Run by United Way of Utah County and serves the whole state - the 801 area code is expected, not a wrong number. Email helpmegrow@unitedwayuc.org
Autism center, early intervention, Head Start, and PEERS social skills program for teens.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Free educational apps/videos for kids with no subscription or login required: games, a 24/7 streaming video app, ScratchJr creative coding, STEM apps in English and Spanish, and more.
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A genuinely free option worth mentioning to any family with young kids. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Runs Nurse-Family Partnership, Parents as Teachers, and STEP home-visiting programs for parents of kids 0-8/0-9: free one-on-one in-home parenting support 2-4 visits/month covering child development, reading/learning skills, and connections to local resources.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
If you're worried your baby or toddler is behind - not talking, not walking, not doing what other children the same age do - they'll evaluate your child FREE and build a plan. They also run a free program for pregnant women and low-income families with children under three, and a child care center on site.
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Caterpillar Clubhouse hours Mon-Thu 8-4, Fri 8-12; tuition not published. Referrals at rootforkids.org/referralform. Email info@rootforkids.org. WATCH OUT: their 'First Things First' home-visiting program serves the ARIZONA STRIP ONLY, not Washington County. Leadership changed in 2025.
Free pre-kindergarten for income-eligible 3- and 4-year-olds, part-day and full-day.
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Three centers inside Washington County - including LaVerkin, which has almost nothing else. All use the same central number.
You can walk in or call for a free pregnancy test and, if you need one, a free ultrasound. They'll talk through your options with you and can help with baby supplies and parenting classes. Everything is free.
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St. George Mon-Thu 10-5, Fri by appointment. Cedar City Mon/Wed/Thu 10-2, Tue 2-6. Their site states directly: 'The Well PRC does not offer or refer for pregnancy terminations, emergency contraceptives, or birth control.'
If you think a child is being hurt or neglected, you call this number any time, day or night, and talk to a person. You don't have to be certain - you just report what you saw.
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THE ONLINE FORM IS THE WRONG TOOL IN AN EMERGENCY. Their own site: 'Do not submit an online report for situations needing an urgent response' and 'Online reports have a slower turnaround time than phone calls.' Twelve situations - visible injuries, sexual abuse, an active meth lab, no available caregiver and others - require a phone call.
The state agency that looks into reports of child abuse and neglect. They also run foster care, adoption, and in-home services that help a struggling family stay together.
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DCFS does NOT publish a St. George street address anywhere on its own site - the contact page offers only a map and the regional phone. There is a St. George office in practice, but the address couldn't be sourced from them.
If you're thinking about fostering a child, this is who you call first. They walk you through the questions, run the free training classes, and stay in touch with your family after a child is placed with you.
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Named local staff: Ben Ashcraft, Lead Consultant, 435-862-8124. Also Denice Beacham 435-327-0806, Amy Arnold 435-463-7404, Bethany Ross 435-592-9016, Amber Fjeldsted 435-319-7112.
A voluntary "wraparound" plan for a child with behavioral health/disability needs - one team, one plan, built around the family instead of routed through multiple separate agencies.
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Voluntary - families can start/stop anytime. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
If your child is struggling at school because of a disability, this department arranges the testing and the support. You start by asking your child's school IN WRITING for an evaluation.
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Director Hollee Cullen, hollee.cullen@washk12.org. Services: audiology and hearing, assistive technology, behavior support, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, speech, transition, vision, plus Post High and Special Ed Preschool.
Preschool, GED, and adult basic education programs district-wide (broader than the district's Special Education line already on file).
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Free early education program for 4-year-olds, plus family coaching and adaptive technology.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Nutritional counseling and food assistance for women during pregnancy through 1 year postpartum, and infants/children until their 5th birthday.
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Household gross income must be at or below the posted guidelines. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Finding work, job training, and getting a handle on money.
The state employment office. Look for work, get help writing a resume, apply for unemployment if you lost your job, or apply for food stamps, medical help and cash assistance. Staff can also connect you to training and sometimes help with work costs like clothing or tools.
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DWS's main site does NOT publish office addresses or phone numbers on any readable page - the office finder is a script and the contact page 404s. This came from their own published Employment Center listing. THERE ARE TWO DWS OFFICES IN ST. GEORGE: this one, and Vocational Rehabilitation at 965 East 700 South - people do turn up at the wrong one. A counselor also holds Thursday hours 9-1 at Utah Tech's Browning Student Resource Center Room 108, walk-ins welcome.
Employment/career services (open to the community, not just LDS members).
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Free, confidential one-on-one business counseling and training for people starting or growing a small business.
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DIRECTOR IS JACKIE HOBSON - the same Jackie Hobson already on your contact list. Their own site wouldn't load; the address came from a July 2025 news report. You may already have the fastest route to verify this one.
Bilingual English/Spanish business help - one-on-one advising on registration, marketing, business planning and finances, classes and workshops, plus business loans through their own lending arm.
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Contact getintouch@suazocenter.org. All three offices share the Salt Lake phone number.
Nutrition, parenting, relationship, and youth agriculture programs.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Help for older neighbors and for the people looking after them.
If you're feeling lonely or just want someone to talk to, a trained AARP volunteer will call you on the phone to say hello and chat. You can ask for a one-time call or regular calls. Completely free.
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Lines answered Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. The program page hasn't been updated since April 2021 and still mentions COVID, though AARP lists it as current. Worth a test call.
A private company that sends caregivers to your home to help with bathing, dressing, meals and errands. They also help families find and tour assisted living or memory care.
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No email or office hours published. They list 60+ southern Utah communities served, including Hurricane, Washington, Santa Clara, Ivins and Cedar City.
Free local services: information/referral, support groups, one-on-one care consultations to build a personalized care plan, caregiver/professional outreach and education, a lending library, interfaith congregation training, a 10-week early-stage memory loss class, an activity-based Memory Activity Class, and a personalized Memory Health Intervention program (diagnostic tests across 6 brain-health areas with a goal plan).
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Contact LuAnn Lundquist. Distinct from the national Alzheimer's Association above. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
24-hour helpline plus education, support groups, and care planning for Alzheimer's/dementia. This is the national organization, distinct from the local Alzheimer's & Dementia Society below.
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From KIM's internal Master Community Resource Guide (not yet cross-checked against the live website sheet).
Volunteer programs for adults 55+: Foster Grandparents (support kids at school with reading/school readiness), Senior Companions (help older adults stay safe/independent at home - companionship, transportation, light chores, caregiver respite), and general RSVP volunteering (choose how/when/where to serve).
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Benefits for volunteers: tax-free hourly stipend (doesn't affect Social Security/housing/HEAT/food stamps), mileage/meal reimbursement, vacation/sick/holiday pay. Eligibility: 15+ hrs/week, good health, monthly training. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
The main government office for older adults in the five southern Utah counties. They help sort out Medicare and Medicaid, apply for food and heating help, arrange in-home care case management, support family caregivers, and step in if something is going wrong in a nursing home.
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They recommend making an appointment rather than dropping in. No email or office hours published. This agency also runs the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
Free help for seniors applying for Medicaid, HEAT utility assistance, SNAP, Medicare Savings Programs and Low Income Subsidy.
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One call that covers several benefit applications at once.
A van that picks you up at home and takes you to the doctor, the grocery store, or the senior center. You call and leave a message with your name, address and where you need to go.
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Rides TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY ONLY, 9:30am-2:00pm. Book at least THREE business days ahead. Be ready 15 minutes before and after your pickup time - the driver can't wait.
A friendly gathering place in Enterprise where older neighbors come for a hot, home-style lunch and to spend time together. There are activities and company, and you don't need to sign up.
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Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am-3pm. Lunch served 12:00-1:00pm.
A free-standing weekly grief support group - a safe place to talk and learn coping skills. Facilitated by a local hospice chaplain.
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Low barrier and cheap - a good first grief referral.
Medicare-funded respite program for caregivers of people with dementia.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
A welcoming center in Hurricane serving a balanced hot lunch with activities and company for older adults. Just come by - there's no membership to join.
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Open Monday-Thursday, 9am-4pm. Lunch served 11:30am-12:30pm.
Certified confidential advocates who investigate and resolve complaints for people living in nursing homes and assisted living.
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Advocacy is resident-directed and needs the resident's permission.
Free, unbiased Medicare plan reviews and open-enrollment help.
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Its own extension - worth having separately.
Adult day care (Mon-Thu), caregiver support groups, telephone reassurance, memory activities, and cognitive testing/care consultations.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Support for unpaid family caregivers - emotional support, practical advice, and help arranging a break from caregiving.
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Contact bhill@fivecounty.utah.gov. Matters more now that Memory Matters has closed.
Two separate monthly groups - one for caregivers of people with Parkinson's, one for people living with it.
In-home care matching seniors who want to help with seniors who need it: companionship, light housekeeping, meal prep, transportation, personal care, dementia/Alzheimer's care, respite care, overnight (24-hour) care, and home maintenance. Free in-home consultation.
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Co-founder Kiran Yocom worked with Mother Teresa for 14 years before starting this model. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
A state-run nursing home in Ivins just for veterans, with round-the-clock nursing care, rehabilitation and memory care in private rooms. It's a long-term care home, not a clinic you visit.
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The state gives 435-634-5220; the national state-veterans-homes directory lists 435-634-5255 for the same place. Use the state's number first. Day-to-day operations are run by 'a contracted private healthcare provider' the state no longer names - worth asking who manages it now. 108 beds.
A busy senior center in downtown St. George with a hot lunch, exercise classes, pickleball, crafts, games, music, computer help and social groups. No fee to join and no application - you just walk in.
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Open TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 9am-4pm. Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm. Meals on Wheels and Dial-a-Ride both run out of this same building. They also host a weekly grief support group (Wednesdays 2-3:30pm, $1 suggested) and two Parkinson's groups.
Equipment, advocacy, and support for living independently.
If you're worried that an older person or an adult with a disability is being hurt, neglected, taken advantage of financially, or can't care for themselves, this is who you call. You don't need proof - just a concern. You can report anonymously.
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THE HOTLINE IS WEEKDAYS ONLY, 8am-5pm. It is NOT a 24-hour line. The online reporting form is available 24/7 at leaps.dhhs.utah.gov. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
A clinic in St. George offering ABA therapy and autism evaluations, counseling for children and teens, and psychiatry with medication management. They can see you at the clinic, at home, or by video.
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Mon-Fri 9am-7pm. The phone is a Salt Lake area code even for the St. George clinic; extension 4 reaches Washington County. The rename from Utah Behavior Services is confirmed.
Free, confidential, statewide civil-rights/legal-advocacy organization for Utahns with disabilities. Helps with abuse/neglect, discrimination, housing, special education, employment, assistive technology, vocational rehab, voting rights, and SSI/SSDI overpayments.
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Not a local St. George office but serves the whole state and will refer if they can't help directly. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
The state office that decides who qualifies for long-term disability support and then arranges it - help in your own home, respite so a family caregiver can rest, supported living, and residential care. You apply to DSPD first, then they connect you with local providers.
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THERE IS A WAITING LIST. DSPD's own eligibility page says plainly that even if you meet every requirement, funding may not be available and you'll be placed on a waiting list. People have waited YEARS. Apply as early as possible. Applications go through mysteps.utah.gov.
A program that pays older adults to train on the job at a local nonprofit about 20 hours a week, while building skills and looking for permanent work. You earn wages while training.
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I COULD NOT CONFIRM A ST. GEORGE OFFICE. Their own Utah page lists SCSEP as a Utah service but shows no southern Utah location, and every Goodwill office they list in Utah is in the north. Only third-party directories still show a St. George site. Please call and ask directly whether they still enroll Washington County residents.
Work opportunities for people with disabilities.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
A local center run by and for people with disabilities. They help you figure out how to live on your own - practical skills, borrowing equipment like wheelchairs and walkers from their loan bank, getting out of a nursing home and back into the community, peer support groups, and speaking up for your rights.
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Mon-Thu 7:30am-4:30pm, Fri 7:30am-1:30pm. Email hayden@rrci.org. TWO OTHER OFFICES worth knowing: Hurricane at 83 S 2600 W Suite 201 #4 (435-359-7637) and Cedar City at 987 N. Main St #2 (435-704-4798). They offer limited rides to RRCI activities with 24 hours notice, and they do fingerprinting.
Day programs, supported employment, supported living, host homes, behavior support, after-school and summer programs for kids, and respite care for family caregivers.
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Operating in St. George since 1987. Respite care for parents is the piece most often needed and least often known about.
Rehabilitation and employment services for people who are blind or losing vision - low vision services, independent living skills, a program for older adults losing sight, and deafblind services.
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Shares a suite with Vocational Rehab but has its own number. Toll free 877-315-0259.
Case management, communication assessments, employment services, assistive technology and interpreter referral. Also runs a free tax-prep clinic in ASL.
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The videophone line matters. VITA scheduling: DSDHH.South@utah.gov
St. George nonprofit running adaptive sports - currently adaptive golf and cycling. Adaptive equipment is provided at no cost.
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Contact matt@suadaptivesports.org. Only golf and cycling are live - wheelchair basketball, pickleball, water sports and archery are marked 'coming soon.' Confirm the current calendar.
Public program for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, teaching in spoken English and/or American Sign Language.
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Director Adam Billings, adamb@usdb.org. Phone is a Salt Lake area code even though the program is here.
Year-round sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities. The South Area covers Washington County.
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Their own site names two different South Area managers on two pages. Route through the main line and ask for the South Area manager.
They support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live and work in the community - a place to live with staff support, help finding and keeping a job, and day programs with art, learning and outings.
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Email info@turncommunityservices.org. Cedar City office at 647 Cross Hollow Road (435-586-1128). They also run a Utah Pooled Trust, which can matter for families protecting benefits eligibility.
Free parent-to-parent support, training and one-on-one help for families raising children with disabilities - IEPs, school services, early intervention, transition to adulthood.
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They publish a Washington County resource list, but it's dated 2018 and several entries in it are dead.
If a disability is making it hard to get or keep a job, a counselor works with you one-on-one - career planning, training or schooling, equipment you need to work, job coaching, and help actually landing the position. They also cover transportation and interpreters.
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THERE IS A SEPARATE OFFICE FOR DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING PEOPLE - the Southern Utah Program at 1067 E. Tabernacle, Suite 10, St. George, phone 435-652-2453, video phone 435-216-9305. Sending a deaf resident to the general VR office wastes their trip. USOR also runs Services for the Blind (801-323-4343 / 800-284-1823).
Rides to appointments, bus passes, and help with a car.
Free non-emergency air transportation via volunteer private pilots for medical or other compelling human needs (treatment access, DV relocation, veterans, and similar). Covers Utah and 12 other western states.
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Give at least 1 week lead time. Does not provide medical care. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
A shuttle bus company running between St. George and Las Vegas, Salt Lake City and many towns in between. You buy a ticket, like a bus ticket. This is a business, not a charity.
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The Idaho area code is correct - the company is headquartered there. Email info@saltlakeexpress.com. 50+ destinations across Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and Nevada. There's also a Utah Tech University stop.
A shuttle company running between St. George and the Las Vegas airport, Salt Lake City, and towns along the way. You book and pay for a seat. This is a business, not a charity.
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Shuttle and charter between Las Vegas airport, St. George, Salt Lake City and stops including Cedar City, Beaver, Fillmore, Nephi, Orem, American Fork, Midvale, Mesquite NV and Beaver Dam AZ.
The local public bus. For a dollar you can ride across town - to the store, a clinic, or work. Seniors, riders with a disability and Medicare cardholders pay fifty cents.
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SERVICE CHANGE COMING SEPTEMBER 8, 2026: buses will stay on a single route all day, so riders will need to TRANSFER instead of staying on one bus the whole trip. Anyone used to the old pattern needs to know. Serves St. George, Ivins AND Washington City. Day pass $2.50, monthly $30, 10-ride $10. The separate Zion route is $5 one way, not $1.
A local taxi company in St. George that answers the phone any time of day or night. They have wheelchair-accessible vehicles and will also pick up and deliver food or prescriptions. You pay for the ride.
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Four passengers can ride for the price of one, and van service is available. In business since 1990. Credit cards accepted, non-smoking vehicles.
Help when you are not safe, and someone to talk to right now.
If someone is in immediate danger - a fire, a crime happening now, someone badly hurt or not breathing - call 911. It works from any phone, anywhere, and someone answers right away.
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Texting to 911 works in many Utah areas but not all. A call always works and is more reliable.
Call or text 988 to talk with a trained counselor if you're thinking about suicide, in emotional pain, worried about drinking or drugs, or just can't cope right now. You can also call if you're worried about someone else.
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Online chat at chat.988lifeline.org. Text and chat now available in Spanish. Separate access route for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Calling 988 is also how you request a Mobile Crisis Outreach Team to come to the person.
Utah's largest human trafficking victim service provider - case management, housing help, counseling and outreach. Explicitly statewide, so they take Washington County referrals.
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Served 1,400 survivors in FY25. Salt Lake based but takes statewide cases - distance is the practical limit.
If talking out loud feels like too much, you can text instead. Text the word HOME to 741741 and a trained volunteer will text you back and stay with you.
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There is NO voice phone number - this is text and web chat only. Web chat at connect.crisistextline.org. WhatsApp: text CONNECT to +1-443-787-7678.
DOVE helps people who are being hurt or threatened by a partner, or who have been sexually assaulted. They answer a helpline any hour of the day or night, and can offer a safe place to stay, help with protective orders, and counseling.
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THE 435-628-1204 NUMBER IS BUSINESS HOURS ONLY. Anyone in danger needs 435-628-0458, which is staffed around the clock. The shelter address is confidential and is NOT the 391 E 500 S address. Office hours Mon-Thu 9-5, Fri 9-1.
National 24/7 confidential crisis line and live chat for runaway/at-risk youth and their families. Offers a message-relay service to parents (without disclosing location) and "Home Free" - a free Greyhound bus ticket home.
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Federally designated national system for runaway/homeless youth since 1971. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Free 24/7 crisis chat and tip line via app or phone. Chat with a licensed counselor, or submit a confidential tip about someone else's safety.
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The app is the main way in. Counselors are master's-level Huntsman Mental Health Institute staff.
Specially trained nurses who care for people right after a sexual assault, strangulation, physical assault or trafficking. They do the medical exam gently and can collect evidence if you want them to. You do NOT have to report to police to be seen.
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Exams happen at partner healthcare locations, NOT by walking into the listed address - call the number instead. Email ContactUs@swforensichealthcare.org
Victim advocates for domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, child abuse and other crimes. Help getting protective orders, court accompaniment, and support during forensic exams.
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Mon-Fri 8-5. Non-emergency police 435-627-4300. Old listings say 435-628-2408 - superseded.
The local United Way. They fund and coordinate community programs, support the 211 help line locally, and offer free tools for families dealing with anxiety and stress, plus free child development check-ins.
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Their staff emails are @unitedwayuc.org and 211utah.org lists the statewide operator as 'United Way of Central and Southern Utah' - this affiliate appears to operate under that larger United Way while keeping the local name and office. General email info@unitedwayuc.org
Dial 211 and a real person will help you find food, rent help, a doctor, utility help, or almost any other local service. They know what's available in Washington County and can walk you through who to call next.
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THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT CORRECTION IN THE WHOLE CRISIS CATEGORY. Many people assume 211 is round-the-clock and it is not - after 4:45pm nobody answers. Anyone in crisis after hours needs 988, the DOVE helpline (435-628-0458), or 911. Email 211ut@uw.org
Utah's statewide rape crisis coalition. 24/7 crisis line with a separate 24/7 Spanish line.
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Spanish line 801-924-0860. NOTE: older local pamphlets list 888-421-1100 - use the number above, it's from UCASA's own site.
A statewide line you can call or text at any hour if someone is hurting you or you're afraid to go home. They listen, help you think through how to stay safe, and connect you to the shelter or advocate nearest you.
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Their own site cautions that when call volume is heavy, calls forward to the National Domestic Violence Hotline - so a caller may reach a national advocate rather than a Utah one. For Washington County specifically, DOVE's helpline (435-628-0458) reaches a local advocate directly. Email admin@udvc.org
State fund that pays crime-related costs a victim can't cover any other way - medical bills, counseling, funeral expenses, lost wages.
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Email crimevictims@utah.gov. Applications in English and Spanish. Older lists circulate 1-800-621-7444 - use the number above.
Poison and overdose emergency line.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
The state's multi-agency trafficking task force. A reporting and referral body, not a direct service provider.
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National hotline 1-888-373-7888, or text HELP to 233733. Pair with Asian Association of Utah for actual case management.
A non-crisis peer support line. You talk with a certified peer specialist who has their own lived experience of recovery. For people struggling but not in danger.
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8am-11pm, 7 days a week, 365 days. A genuinely useful in-between number.
A free service that keeps an eye on an offender's custody status for you. You sign up once, and it calls, texts or emails you automatically if that person is released, moved, or escapes, so you're not caught off guard.
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vinelink.com is a JavaScript app that returns nothing readable, so this number came from Utah's own government sites - a stronger source than the vendor's anyway.
Court-based victim advocates who notify victims of hearings, help write victim impact statements, sit with people in court, and prepare restitution statements.
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Older directories list 435-634-5723 - use the number above.
A safe, child-friendly house where children who may have been hurt or abused can talk with a specially trained interviewer just once, instead of repeating their story over and over. Advocates also help the family find medical care and counseling.
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Accredited by the National Children's Alliance. THIS IS NOT WHERE YOU REPORT ABUSE - that's Utah's 24-hour hotline, 1-855-323-3237. No general email; staff are listed individually by direct line.
Free and low-cost legal advice and representation.
The state courthouse in St. George. This is where divorce, custody, protective order, eviction, small claims and criminal cases for Washington County are filed and heard. They have free self-help material if you can't afford a lawyer.
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Other Fifth District locations: Cedar City (40 N 100 E, 435-867-3250), Parowan, Beaver. Free statewide self-help at utcourts.gov/selfhelp. Protective order paperwork is filed here, but for help COMPLETING it, DOVE Center provides free advocates.
Caregiver agreements, crisis/long-term care planning, power of attorney, and Medicaid planning for elder law needs.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Legal aid/services center.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
A free evening clinic where you sit down with a volunteer lawyer and ask questions about a civil or family law problem. It's a short conversation to point you in the right direction, not ongoing representation.
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You fill out an intake form or leave a message, get screened, and they call you back - you cannot just walk in and be seen that evening. Email resource@utahtech.edu. Same building as Utah Legal Services.
Free legal advice clinic. Volunteer attorneys give one-on-one advice, mostly family law, protective orders, divorce and custody. Advice only - they don't take your case.
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4th Thursday of each month, 4-6pm, appointment usually required. Local contact Corttany@TimpLegal.org. One of the only free legal options in the county.
Free lawyers for people who can't afford one, for civil problems - eviction, divorce, custody, protective orders, being cut off from food stamps or Medicaid, debt collectors, and wills for seniors. They do NOT take criminal cases.
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Their site warns 'Your Legal Team MAY NOT be in the office closest to you' - so a caller may be assigned a lawyer in another city. Worth telling people so they aren't surprised.
Free help from court staff attorneys for people without a lawyer - explaining procedure, providing and helping fill out forms, referring to mediation and legal aid. They cannot give legal advice.
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Text 801-742-1898. Mon-Fri 11am-5pm. Email selfhelp@utcourts.gov
Supervises people on pre-trial release and probation, and does case management connecting them to housing, employment, mental health and treatment. The closest thing the county has to a reentry office.
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Director Jennifer Wood. Useful to know for anyone leaving jail.
Benefits, healthcare, and support built for veterans and their families.
The local American Legion post for St. George. A place for veterans to find friendship and community, and its Honor Guard provides military funeral honors for veterans' families. It's a membership and community group, not a benefits office.
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The California area code is the commander's personal cell, so it may go to voicemail. Email jerabv557@yahoo.com is the more reliable route. No meeting day, time or office hours published.
A state program that helps veterans and military families turn service experience into a civilian job. It can pay for a short course, a license or a certificate, and staff help with resumes and interview practice.
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I COULD NOT CONFIRM THIS IS STILL ACTIVE. The live DWS veteran page describes four service tracks but never mentions ACE by name. The only page describing ACE sits on a staging subdomain, not the public site. Someone should phone the St. George DWS office and ask whether ACE funding is still being issued.
Services for homeless veterans.
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Located in Ogden - furthest-north option on file if a KIM veteran contact needs it. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Volunteers across the country sew handmade quilts and award them to veterans and service members who were touched by war, as a thank-you and a comfort. It costs nothing, and anyone can nominate a veteran - including a family member or friend.
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Quilts are awarded by local volunteer groups and nominations are worked in order received, so THERE CAN BE A LONG WAIT. Health and age can move someone up the list. Their contact page blocks automated reading - a person can open it in a normal browser and get the phone.
A quiet, private place to talk to a counselor about what you went through in the military - on your own, as a couple, or as a family. Free, confidential, and not a hospital or clinic setting. You do NOT have to be signed up with the VA to come here.
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Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm, occasional non-traditional hours. The local direct line is loaded by script on the VA page and doesn't appear in the text - the 877 number reaches a counselor any hour and can transfer you. They also run a MOBILE VET CENTER that visits the Smith's parking lot at 633 S Main Street, Cedar City.
A VA outpatient clinic for veterans in the Riverfront Medical Center. Enrolled veterans get check-ups, mental health support, hearing care and blood tests here.
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Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm. DAV van service and travel reimbursement available. Moved to this larger building March 2024. VA.gov's current service list shows only audiology, lab, mental health and primary care - the optometry, physical therapy and sleep clinic promised at the opening may exist but CALL BEFORE TRAVELLING for those.
State veteran service officers who help veterans file VA benefit claims and navigate healthcare, education, employment, legal, burial and housing benefits.
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Court Pendleton, Regional Manager - court.pendleton@utah.gov. Also Nicholas O'Connor 435-600-1159. Best to call the named officer directly.
A trained officer sits down with you and helps you file or fight a VA claim - disability, pension, survivor benefits - and it does not cost you anything. They meet people in person, by phone, or by video.
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Southern Utah regional managers are Court Pendleton and Alexander Neville, but no direct local numbers are published - everything routes through the 801 number or online booking. St. George appointments are scheduled on an outreach basis rather than a daily walk-in office, SO CALL FIRST.
A self-directed home care program for veterans - a flexible budget for home/community-based services the veteran controls, letting them hire their own care aides (including family/friends), manage medications, and get home-delivered meals.
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A care advisor helps develop a spending plan. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Helps older or disabled wartime veterans and their widows apply for a VA pension called Aid & Attendance, which helps pay for in-home care or care in a facility. Everything is done by phone and email - there's no office to visit.
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THEIR SITE DOES NOT SAY WHETHER THEY CHARGE A FEE. Ask about cost before signing anything. This area attracts predatory 'claim shark' companies - worth checking their agent on the VA's accreditation search. THE FREE STATE VETERAN SERVICE OFFICER CAN FILE THE EXACT SAME CLAIM AT NO CHARGE.
Finishing a diploma, learning English, and classes for adults.
A hands-on trade school in St. George. You pick a field - nursing, welding, HVAC, electrical, auto, IT, culinary - and most programs are finished in a year or less. They'll tell you what it costs and what financial aid you qualify for.
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THE NAME HAS NOT CHANGED. Dixie State University became Utah Tech University, but Dixie Technical College is a SEPARATE institution and kept its name. The regional name change causes steady confusion and people assume this listing is out of date when it isn't. Email info@dixietech.edu
Statewide help line for GED information.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
If you didn't finish high school, you can come here to earn a diploma or prepare for the GED. They also run free evening English classes. You start by coming in for a placement test, which takes about two hours.
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Adult High School hours Mon-Fri 10:00am-6:00pm. IF YOU'RE COMING TO TEST, PLAN TWO HOURS AND ARRIVE BY 3:00PM. ESL classes Mon-Thu 6:00-8:30pm. Diploma track needs 24 credits, with up to 4 elective credits for work experience, military training or technical school. Online enrollment is 'coming soon' - not live yet, so plan to go in person. Other sites: Purgatory Correctional Facility (750 S 5300 W, Hurricane) and Enterprise High.
Statewide adult education services and GED support.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Eight branches with free children's story times, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, summer reading, teen clubs, makerspaces and adult book groups.
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The branch list matters - Hildale, Springdale and Enterprise have library branches when they have almost nothing else.
Clothes for work, school, growing kids, and cold weather.
A large thrift store where anyone can buy used clothing, furniture and household things cheaply, and drop off donations. Anyone is welcome to shop or donate, whatever your religion.
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Store and donation hours Monday 9-6, Tuesday-Saturday 9-7, closed Sunday. Deseret Industries does NOT run a public voucher or free-goods program - free goods go through an LDS bishop, not the store counter.
Habitat builds and fixes up affordable homes with families who help build them, then sells the home with a no-interest mortgage. They also run a ReStore selling donated furniture, appliances and building materials cheaply.
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THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: applications are only available JULY 1-31 EACH YEAR. Outside that window there is nothing to apply for. Selection happens roughly once a year and it can take more than a year from application to moving in. Apply online or pick up a form at the ReStore; completed applications to Community@habitatswu.org. ReStore donations Tue-Sat 10-5 at the back, with free pickup in Washington County.
Sells donated furniture, appliances and building materials cheaply. Free donation pickup. Proceeds fund local homebuilding.
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Tue-Sat 10am-5pm. A real low-cost furniture option.
Thrift store whose net proceeds fund The Well Pregnancy Resource Center. Hours Mon-Sat 10am-6pm (Wed 11am-6pm); donation hours Tue-Sat 10:30am-3pm.
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Manager Shellie DeVeau. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
A parish-run thrift shop with low-cost used clothing, furniture and household goods. If money is very tight, they can give you a voucher so you can take clothing, shoes and small items without paying.
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Tue-Fri 9:00am-4:15pm, Saturday 9:00am-2:45pm, CLOSED SUNDAY AND MONDAY - the Monday closure catches people out. The voucher process isn't written down anywhere, so the honest instruction is 'ask at the counter or call the parish office at 435-673-2406.'
Volunteers build and deliver free bunk beds, mattresses and bedding to children sleeping on the floor.
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Chapter confirmed active on the national site. Coverage beyond St. George proper is unclear.
A tidy little resale shop selling donated clothing and household items at low prices, in the same building as Switchpoint's offices. Money from sales goes back into Switchpoint's work with people who are homeless.
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Monday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, closed Sunday. The link still works, but Switchpoint's main site has moved to switchpoint.org, so this page sits on an older domain that may not be maintained forever.
A thrift store just across the street from the Switchpoint shelter, selling donated household goods and clothing very cheaply. What it earns keeps the shelter running, and it trains people for work at the same time.
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Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, closed Sunday. Donations accepted 10:00am-4:00pm Monday through Saturday. Operated by Friends of Switchpoint Inc., a registered 501(c)(3).
Emergency cash help, tax filing, and benefits you may qualify for.
Financial assistance for insurance premiums, copays, and travel (up to $500/yr).
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
A cheap home internet plan from Xfinity for low-income households. The catch is that Xfinity has to already run cable to your street, and it does not appear to serve St. George.
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XFINITY'S OWN UTAH SERVICE-AREA PAGE LISTS OVER 150 UTAH CITIES AND DOES NOT INCLUDE ST. GEORGE OR ANYWHERE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY. Coverage is concentrated in northern and central Utah, and Internet Essentials requires the address to be in an Xfinity service area.
Discount program for internet service (note: this federal program may have been renamed/replaced - worth confirming current status before referring someone).
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From KIM's internal Master Guide - program status not verified as current.
If you're struggling to pay your power or gas bill, HEAT can make a one-time payment toward it, in winter or summer. You apply once each program year through the Five County office in St. George.
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The program year runs November 1 to September 30, generally one time per household per year. THERE ARE NO WALK-INS - you must call for an appointment, and the phones are very busy in the first months of the season. You can also mail an application (allow 4-6 weeks) or apply online at jobs.utah.gov/mycase/web/heat/app. Priority goes to households with children under five, elderly people, and people with disabilities.
Helps people find programs to reduce the cost of medications and other healthcare costs.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Helps patients afford treatment costs for certain conditions.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
HELP puts an ongoing monthly credit on your power bill. Lend A Hand is a one-time emergency energy grant, distributed by the Salvation Army.
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IMPORTANT: covers Hurricane, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Springdale, Ivins, Santa Clara, Washington City. St. George city runs its own power - these do NOT apply there.
A phone line, based in Colorado, covering several states including Utah. They listen to what you need and point you to programs that might help. For Washington County they mostly refer - the actual help usually comes from the local St. George Salvation Army.
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Mon-Fri 7:00am-8:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-12:00pm MOUNTAIN TIME. Email theconnectioncenter@usw.salvationarmy.org. Several listed services (housing navigation, transit help, VI-SPDAT assessments) are Metro Denver ONLY.
Free hands-on help applying for Medicaid, CHIP and Marketplace insurance. Certified navigators do the paperwork with you.
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No local navigator named for Washington County. For in-person help, Family Healthcare does Medicaid screening in-county.
Very low-income homeowners can borrow up to $40,000 at 1% interest to repair their home. Owners 62+ can instead get a grant up to $10,000 that never has to be repaid.
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Contact: larinda.jorgensen@usda.gov. Rural eligibility is address-by-address.
Free tax return preparation by IRS-certified student preparers, reviewed by licensed CPAs.
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Appointments at utvita.timetap.com. Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-7pm in season. Contact michael.day@utahtech.edu
A free program that sends a crew to make your home cheaper to heat and cool - adding insulation, sealing draughts, fixing or replacing a heater or air conditioner, and small safety repairs. You pay nothing.
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THE APPLICATION MUST BE PRINTED AND PHYSICALLY SIGNED - typed signatures are rejected. If you can't print, call and ask for a verified electronic copy. Contact Amy Brinkerhoff, abrinkerhoff@fivecounty.utah.gov. The income limit isn't published, and there is normally a waiting list - ask about wait times.
Help after a fire, flood, or other sudden loss.
If a house fire or flood leaves you with nowhere to go, the Red Cross can help right away with a place to stay, food, and money for immediate needs like medicine and clothes. They also teach preparedness classes and run blood drives.
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The Central & Southern Utah Chapter is a current chapter of the Utah Region, and their own site confirms 'an office was later established in St. George to better serve residents of Southern Utah.' Chapter headquarters is in Springville.
County disaster-planning office. CERT is its volunteer program - an 8-session course in fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster medical care and team organization so neighbors can respond before professionals arrive.
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CERT contact doug.burns@washco.utah.gov. A real volunteer pipeline for Kindness In Motion. The class page I found was archived - ask about the next cohort.
Places to belong — groups, events, and neighbors who show up.
A seven-year statewide Utah movement helping women and girls thrive, organized around 18 focus areas including domestic violence, childcare, poverty & homelessness, and workforce development.
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Has an engagement interest survey for people who want to get involved. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Weekly meetings with dinner and a kids' curriculum, addressing poverty through peer support.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
A community volunteer group that meets monthly to learn from neighbors serving the most vulnerable and take practical action together (e.g., building out a partner org's pantry storage).
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Meets last Saturday of the month, 3pm. From a 09/07/2026 staging note, not yet on the live website sheet.
A Christmas gift program. In the fall you get a signed referral letter from your child's school counselor, a church leader or a caseworker, bring it in with your ID and your children's birth certificates, and volunteers shop, wrap and hand you the gifts in mid-December.
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SEASONAL - FALL ONLY. In the most recent published cycle, applications ran October 13 to November 15 with delivery December 17, 4-9pm at the Dixie Center. Nothing is accepted after the November deadline. Their site is STALE - the copyright reads 2014 and the qualifications page still shows a November 2024 deadline. Live application portal at apply.coinsforkids.app. CONFIRM THIS YEAR'S DATES BY PHONE.
Marines and volunteers collect new toys each fall and give them to local children at Christmas. You apply online through the local campaign page during the season, and if approved they contact you with a pickup time.
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SEASONAL - the toy request window runs roughly October through early December and closes well before Christmas. The local coordinator is Pam Curtis, but the campaign publishes NO phone, email or address, and the coordinator contact page returns an error. Applications go through the local site or the Toys for Tots app. The campaign is active - 18,821 toys to 3,464 children in its most recent posted year. A 'Toys For Tots of Washington County' Facebook page is often where dates get announced first.
Rescues animals from under-served areas, provides pet food to families in need, runs a Trap-Neuter-Return program for stray/feral cats, and handles extreme medical cases. Adopt, foster, volunteer, or donate.
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501(c)(3) since 2017, 100% volunteer-operated. Worth knowing since KIM households sometimes need pet food/supplies. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Volunteers put together complete Thanksgiving dinners and hand-deliver them to local families having a hard year. You don't usually apply for yourself - someone who knows you sends in your name.
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SEASONAL - ONE DELIVERY DAY EACH NOVEMBER, the Saturday before Thanksgiving, roughly 9:00-11:30am. Nominations are taken in the weeks beforehand by phone or at basketbrigade@gostgeorge.com. Their website hasn't been updated in some time - the most recent date on it is November 2023, though the Chamber listed a 2024 event, so they were still running. CALL BEFORE REFERRING. Note: 'Utah Basket Brigade' is a SEPARATE organization, not a successor.
Holiday shopping assistance program pairing kids with police officers.
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From KIM's internal Master Guide.
"Empower. Influence. Impact." Connects women to cultivate and amplify their influence in the community. No membership fee.
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Monthly ""WINfluence Circle"" events. From KIM's internal Master Guide.
Everything that does not fit a shelf above but still helps.
In-home hospice - pain and symptom management, nursing, emotional and spiritual support, family respite care, and grief support both before and after a death.
Good to know
They explicitly list family respite care as a hospice benefit - useful for caregiver referrals. Contact Info@deserthavenhospice.com
In-home end-of-life care - nursing, home health aides for bathing and personal care, chaplain, social work, end-of-life planning, volunteer companionship and grief counseling. 24/7/365.
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Their chaplain runs the weekly grief group at the Active Life Center, which confirms they're active in the community now.
A 13-week faith-based grief recovery group.
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TIMING: no group running right now. The next session runs Sept 9 - Dec 9, 2026.
Free weekly grief support classes, currently held online, Thursdays at 4:00pm.
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Both listed numbers look like staff cell phones, and the source document has no date - facilitators may have turned over. Confirm before referring.
In-home hospice - nursing, personal care, medications, equipment, chaplain, social work, massage and comfort therapies, and after-hours response. Provides 13 months of grief support to the family afterward.
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THE WIDEST COVERAGE I FOUND: St. George, Hurricane, Ivins, Springdale, Santa Clara, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Hildale, Leeds, Virgin, Rockville, New Harmony, Apple Valley. Every town on your list.
Peer grief support groups for grieving children, teens and their parents, in age- and circumstance-based groups meeting twice a month.
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A recent expansion into southern Utah. They operate at capacity - expect a waiting list. Phone is a Salt Lake central intake line.
Four services: home health for rehab and recovery, hospice, palliative care for symptom and pain relief, and mobile primary care with doctor house calls.
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The clearest verified PALLIATIVE care option (as distinct from hospice) in the county. Serves St. George, Hurricane, Ivins, Santa Clara, Springdale, Toquerville, Virgin, Washington.
Tell us what's going on and a real person will help you look. There's no form to qualify for and no wrong way to ask.