ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

UCAT (Utah Center for Assistive Technology)
1-801-887-9500
www.usor.utah.gov/ucat
Provides free Assistive technology info and referrals, and consultations to determine individual needs.

Utah Assistive Technology Foundation

1-800-524-5152
www.uatf.org
Provides zero and low interests loans to help individuals with disabilities get the Assistive technology devices and services they need to live more productive and independent.


CRISIS INTERVENTION
The following organizations distribute emergency food and/or shelter:

Beaver County Food Network

1-435-691-2207   Beaver

Dixie Care & Share Pantry & Shelter

131 North 300 West    St George
1-435-628-3661

HEAT Program
1-866-205-4357

Iron County Care & Share
140 East 400 South    Cedar City
1-435-867-1818   1-435-590-9770

Kanab
County
Care & Share

56 West 450 North     Kanab
435-899-1159

Parowan Food Pantry

68 South 100 East    Parowan
435-477-3558

Utahns Against Hunger
801-328-2561
Provides Emergency Food Referrals.

Weatherization Assistance
Beaver, Iron, Washington, Garfield,Kane Counties    1-435-673-3548
Piute & Wayne Co.  1-435-896-9222
Provides assistance for eligible households with the cost of heating.



DISABILITY/ HEALTH INFORMATION & REFERRAL

211 Utah
Statewide Community Services
Dial 211 or 1-800-472-4716
www.informationandreferral.org
Provides statewide information and referrals for community resources.

Access Utah Network

801-533-4636
www.accessut.org
Provides statewide information and referrals regarding services and issues related to people with disabilities.

Utah Cares 
www.utahcares.utah.gov
A free, confidential internet tool to help you find the state and community resources that can be of assistance.



HEALTH INSURANCE

CHIP (Children´s Health Insurance Program)

www.utahchip.org
Provides low-cost or free health care coverage for children 18 & under.

Medicaid

1-800-662-9651
www.health.utah.gov/medicaid
Provides medical assistance for low-income and/or disabled individuals.

Medicare

1-800-MEDICARE
www.medicare.gov

Provides health insurance for people 65 years + and people with disabilities.

OCHA (Office of Consumer Health Assistance)
801-538-3077
Provides free counseling regarding health insurance options for individuals.

PCN (Primary Care Network)

1-888-222-2542
www.health.utah.gov/pcn
Provides low cost health coverage for adults who cannot afford other insurance options.


INDEPENDENT LIVING

Red Rock Center for Independence
515 West 300 North, Ste.A St George  
www.rrci.org -1-435-673-7501. 1-800-649-2340
Provides multiple services and makes referrals about all aspects of independent living and community integration.


CHILD CARE

Department of Workforce Services, Office of Child Care
(different from Office of Child Care Licensing, Department of Health) 
 Utah Reproductive Health Program
SIDS - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome


The following links contain materials providers can use to complete training requirements:
  
National Safe Kids
The ABC's of Safe and Healthy Child Care
National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care
National Association for the Education of Young Children
American Academy of Pediatrics (look for ECELS program)
National Network for Child Care
Early Childhood News
Consumer Product Safety Commission
The Professional Resource for Teachers and Parents
Zero to Three




OTHER USEFUL LINKS:


American Red Cross

Health Care Industry

Home and Family Network

iVillage ? the Women´s Network

National Institutes of Health

Guide to Healthcare Information

Spine-Health.com

Wright Stuff Health
IHS ? Indian Health Services

Southern Utah Health Care Magazine