Utah

Canyon Creek Services provides shelter and assistance for survivors of domestic violence, rape, and sexual assault.

Service area: Iron, Beaver, and Garfield Counties
Work with: All survivors of rape and sexual assault, including men, women, and youth
Services for survivors during incarceration include: Crisis counseling and information via the 24-hour crisis hotline or by mail and hospital accompaniment during forensic examinations.
Services for survivors after release include: All of the above, as well as temporary shelter for women and children; personal advocacy; support groups; and referrals for other services.
Services for loved ones include: All of the above.
Fees: Free

The mission of New Hope Crisis Center is to provide crisis intervention, advocacy, shelter, counseling, and prevention education to alleviate individual suffering due to domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking.

Service area: Box Elder County
Work with: All survivors of rape and sexual assault
Services for survivors during incarceration include: Support and crisis intervention via the 24-hour hotline or by mail; court advocacy; and information and referrals.
Services for survivors after release include: All of the above, as well as individual counseling and a resource library with information about issues surrounding rape and sexual assault.
Services for loved ones include: All of the above.
Fees: Free

New Horizons Crisis Center provides comprehensive services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Service area: Millard, Piute, Sevier, San Pete, and Wayne Counties
Work with: All survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
Services for survivors during incarceration include: Crisis intervention and support via the 24-hour hotline or by mail; emergency room accompaniment and advocacy; and court advocacy.
Services for survivors after release include: All of the above, as well as referrals for therapists.
Services for loved ones include: All of the above.
Fees: Free

The Rape Recovery Center provides crisis intervention counseling services to sexual assault survivors, their families, and friends; educates the community about the causes, impact, and prevention of sexual assault; and advocates for comprehensive medical treatment and respectful legal representation on behalf of victims of this crime.

Service area: Salt Lake City
Work with: All survivors of sexual assault, their families, and friends
Services for survivors during incarceration include: Crisis intervention via the 24-hour hotline or by mail and 24-hour hospital accompaniment.
Services for survivors after release include: All of the above as well as support groups, counseling, advocacy, information, and referrals to other community agencies that can assist with the recovery process.
Services for loved ones include: All of the above.
Fees: Sliding scale for counseling services. All other services are free.

Safe Harbor Crisis Center offers help and support to all survivors of sexual violence, their family members, and friends.

Service area: Davis County
Work with: All survivors of sexual assault, their family members, and friends
Services for survivors during incarceration include: Crisis intervention, support, information, and referrals via the 24-hour hotline or by mail.
Services for survivors after release include: All of the above, as well as support groups and advocacy.
Services for loved ones include: All of the above.
Fees: Free

Seekhaven Family Crisis and Resource Center is a nonprofit agency that serves survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Service area: Grand, San Juan, and Emery Counties
Work with: Survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and homelessness
Services for survivors during incarceration include: Crisis intervention via the hotline or by mail.
Services for survivors after release include: All of the above, as well as safe shelter; outreach to survivors in the community; personal advocacy; and support groups for women and children.
Services for loved ones include: Individual support, crisis intervention, and support groups, depending on availability.
Fees: Free

The Refuge Utah serves adults and teens in Utah who are survivors of rape, abuse, and assault by providing a caring, safe, and educationally-based environment for all survivors.

Service area: Utah, Juab, and Wasatch Counties
Work with: Adult and teen survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones
Services for survivors during incarceration include: Crisis intervention, information, and referrals via the 24-hour hotlines or by mail and accompaniment and advocacy at hospitals and police stations.
Services for survivors after release include: All of the above, as well as support groups.
Services for loved ones include: All of the above.
Fees: Free

Through education and other services, the Utah AIDS Foundation helps to prevent HIV infection and empowers people living in the Intermountain region who are affected by or living with HIV/AIDS to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.

Service area: Utah and the Intermountain region
Work with: People affected by or living with HIV/AIDS
Services for survivors during incarceration include: Information and referrals; personal advocacy; and assistance with accessing HIV/AIDS-related services via phone or by mail.
Services for survivors after release include: All of the above, as well as HIV/STI testing and prevention; case management; food and transportation assistance; meal delivery; HIV+ support groups; benefits advocacy; financial assistance; and the online Resource Center directory, which lists HIV-related books, magazines, and journal articles, as well as web links to local and national HIV resources for newly diagnosed people with HIV and people living with AIDS.
Services for loved ones include: HIV/STI testing, prevention services, support, information, and referrals.
Fees: Free
Additional Information: El Centro de Recursos de la Fundación del SIDA en Utah posee una biblioteca virtual y una biblioteca actual ubicadas en las oficinas de la fundación. Mediante ellas se pueden acceder fácilmente a libros, revistas y artículos científicos sobre el Virus de Inmunodeficiencia Humana, tanto como a páginas de red que contienen información para personas recién diagnosticadas con VIH y personas que vivan con el virus.

The Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault (UCASA) works collaboratively with medical, legal, criminal justice, and advocacy professionals to ensure that primary and secondary victims of rape and sexual assault are treated with dignity and compassion and have access to appropriate support services. UCASA provides leadership, representation, and resources to rape crisis centers, individuals, and other entities committed to ending sexual violence through advocacy, training, technical support, and legislative education. UCASA also supports rape prevention education that challenges the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that allow sexual violence to continue.

Service area: Utah
Work with: Individuals and agencies engaged in sexual violence prevention and response
Services for survivors during incarceration include: Information and referrals to rape crisis services via phone or mail and written materials and multi-media resources addressing sexual violence prevention, response, and recovery.
Services for survivors after release include: All of the above.
Services for loved ones include: All of the above.
Fees: Free

The Utah Pride Center is a community-based organization that provides support, education, outreach and advocacy for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer individuals and their allies through programs, services and resources. Utah Pride Center provides a range of services that include social activities, support groups, education, advocacy, and health events.

Service area: Utah
Work with: GLBT people, their families, and friends
Services for survivors during incarceration include: Information, support, and referrals.
Services for survivors after release include: Support groups for lesbian and bisexual women, gay and bisexual men, and transgender adults and youth; support groups for LGBT survivors of sexual abuse through a partnership with the Rape Recovery Center; and referrals from the GLBT Affirmative Therapist and Health Care Provider Directories.
Services for loved ones include: Support and referrals.
Fees: Free

The mission of Vernal Victim Advocacy Program (VVAP) is to assist survivors of crime and their families in Uintah County by providing intervention and support services to all survivors of violence.

Service area: Uintah County
Work with: Survivors of crime, including sexual assault, and their families
Services for survivors during incarceration include: Crisis intervention via the hotline or by mail and referrals to local and state agencies that offer a variety of support services to survivors of sexual assault.
Services for survivors after release include: All of the above.
Services for loved ones include: All of the above.
Fees: Free
Additional Information: VVAP accepts anonymous inquiries.

YCC Family Crisis Center is a community based, non-profit organization that provides services for all survivors of sexual assault in Northern Utah.

Service area: Weber County
Work with: All survivors of rape and sexual assault and their loved ones
Services for survivors during incarceration include: Crisis intervention via the 24-hour hotline or by mail and hospital accompaniment and advocacy during forensic examinations.
Services for survivors after release include: All of the above, as well as individual and group counseling; court accompaniment and advocacy; and information and referrals.
Services for loved ones include: All of the above.
Fees: Free

Inmates who have been sexually assaulted in a UDOC facility can contact Investigations to report the assault and any concerns regarding the handling of investigations into such abuse.

The Lawyer Referral Service is operated from the Utah Law and Justice Center in Salt Lake City, utilizing members of the staff of the Utah State Bar. Persons seeking a referral to a lawyer should call the toll-free line maintained at the Bar office. A staff member will interview the caller and a referral will be made to a Lawyer Referral Service panel member. Clients will then contact the lawyer directly to set up an appointment and should expect to pay a fee of $30 for an initial consultation, which will not exceed one-half hour. Any arrangements for further legal services and fees are subject to agreement between the client and the lawyer.