Utah

the state housing finance agency; offers affordable mortgage help and down-payment loans, and lists rental resources for lower-income Utahns.

Salt Lake area agency offering rent help, eviction prevention, and case management; find your local community action agency statewide through 211.

runs state homeless services and emergency housing programs; the "Doorway" tool at mydoorway.utah.gov helps you find local rent and utility assistance.

• mydoorway.utah.gov

Utah's cash assistance (TANF) for families with children; apply online at myCase for monthly help while you work toward stability.

network of local community action agencies offering emergency financial help, food, and case management; call 211 to reach the one for your county.

offers emergency assistance, food pantries, and refugee support across the state.

help with rent, utilities, and basic needs through local Utah offices.

Utah hospitals offer financial assistance ("charity care") programs; ask any hospital billing office for an application to reduce or erase bills based on income.

free help from trained navigators to sort out medical bills, apply for coverage, and understand your options.

helps pay heating and utility bills for lower-income households; apply online at the HEAT application or through your local HEAT office.

• HEAT application

free home energy upgrades (insulation, repairs) to lower your bills long-term.

utility bill help for customers facing shutoff; ask about the Lifeline discount and Lend A Hand fund.

Utah's food benefit program; apply online at myCase to get monthly money for groceries.

statewide network of food pantries and mobile pantries; use their site to find free food near you, or call 801-978-2452.

nutrition help, healthy food, and support for pregnant women, new moms, and kids under 5.

free or low-cost health coverage for eligible low-income Utahns; apply through myCase or DWS.

• myCase
• DWS

low-cost health coverage for kids in families who earn too much for Medicaid.

Utah uses the federal marketplace; shop for subsidized health plans, and get free help from Take Care Utah.

• Take Care Utah

find community health centers and free/charitable clinics that treat patients regardless of ability to pay.

1-833-773-2445, peer support for anyone struggling emotionally but not in immediate crisis.

free confidential crisis chat and tip line for students, parents, and Utahns, staffed by licensed counselors.

call or text 988 anytime for suicide or emotional crisis support with Utah-based counselors.

subsidies that help working and job-seeking parents pay for childcare; apply through myCase.

free help finding quality, affordable childcare across Utah.

free early education, meals, and family support for income-eligible families with young children.

free job search help, training, and career counseling at local employment centers statewide.

apply online for unemployment benefits if you've lost your job through no fault of your own.

discounted transit passes for seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income riders.

free civil legal help for low-income Utahns with eviction, benefits, family, and consumer issues; call 1-800-662-4245.

post civil legal questions online and get free answers from volunteer Utah lawyers.

immigration legal help and support services for Utah's immigrant families.

low-cost immigration legal assistance and refugee resettlement services.