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The Life Program

 

What is the program?  This is a federally funded program designed to promote education and employment.

Who qualifies? Ages 14-21.

What is unique about it?  They are able to help an individual get their ID, GED, College Education, Technical Training, and a job.  They contract with employers and they will insure them for $5,000 against loss due to the employee as well as pay 100% of employee wages for the first 3 months- as paid training.  This minimizes the risks to the employer.

How do I connect with this program?  This program is housed within the Department of Workforce Services but you can not find this program on the internet or in the telephone directory.  The number is 1-801-971-5450.  Mention the program by name as it is not well known.

Is there anything I should know about this program?  Know that the Department of Workforce Services is a huge organization.  Like most huge organizations, there is not a great deal of communication or awareness between departments.  You may find interacting with this agency frustrating, but be patient and appreciative.  This agency has a lot of power and a lot of resources- and its whole purpose is to help people become independent.  If you can be grateful that they are there and if you can just deal with being a number in the system while it lasts, then things should work out fine.  Just remember- when there is a problem and you need help, you can catch a lot more flies with honey than with vinegar.  And the time will come when you will not need them anymore.  Swallow your pride and go through the system that was designed to make you not need it anymore.  It is a good system, and the people who work there are just that- people. People who care enough about helping people like us that they go to work there everyday.  People who will appreciate a kind word of thanks and a smile, and may become unusually helpful as a result.

Volunteers of America Treatment Facility

 

What is this program?  A facility that provides treatment for issues relating to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence.  This program also includes free drop in child care for patrons with children to use while they attend their appointments.

Who qualifies?  The homeless

How do I connect with this program?  1-801-355-2846  http://www.voaut.org/child-care

What is unique about this program?  It is so proactive and aware of the issues related to its target population.

Is there anything I should know about this program?  This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what this organization has to offer to both homeless teens and adults.

http://www.voaut.org

Volunteers of America

What is this program?  This is a program designed to help homeless youth and adults with the unique challenges that they face.

Who qualifies?  The homeless

What is unique about it?  This is one of the more comprehensive programs that we have encountered.

How do I connect with this program?  For teens: 1-801-363-9414 This is not a 24 hour line.  Check out this website, it is awesome.  http://www.voaut.org/homeless-teen-services

For adults: 801-631-7584  http://www.voaut.org/homeless-adult-services

Is there anything that I should know about this program?  Lots.  We recommend that you visit the website if you can.  If you can't, you can get a shower, do your laundry, get lunch, get housing, get a job, and get medical attention with their help.  They are not afraid of helping people with drug or mental health issues.  They are dedicated to providing the guidance and support that homeless teens are missing, and the stability and support that homeless adults need.