A practical, “one-page hub” for survival → stability → work → housing. Use the search to jump fast. Updated links
Note: Some items (meeting locations, pantry hours, bus times) change often. This page links to “live” official sources for the most up‑to‑date info.
Start here for shelter, meals, hygiene, safety, and urgent medical care.
If you need a bed tonight, start with the Homeless Connections Hotline (801‑990‑9999) or 211.
Use official tools for live route maps, schedules, and real-time arrivals.
Focus on fast wins: stable ID/contact info → job search support → training → a first paycheck.
Tip: choose jobs that match your current barriers (transportation, background checks, physical limits, schedule) and build toward training.
If you’re unsure what you qualify for, call 211 and ask for a navigator to triage needs and refer you to the right program.
Short, job-focused certificates can be a faster route to stable income than “traditional” college.
If you get stuck: USHE lists Utah FAFSA specialists and a phone number/email on their FAFSA page.
Meeting schedules change frequently—use live search tools below.
If you don’t have data: use a library computer/Wi‑Fi site, or call 211 for a navigator referral.
Most permanent housing placements flow through the local coordinated entry system. Start with 211 or the Homeless Connections Hotline.
Coordinated Entry standards for Salt Lake County exist in formal guidance documents; providers help you complete them. (See the resources below.)
If you want to influence policy or report urgent issues, use official channels and trusted nonprofits.
| Organization | What they do | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| The Road Home | Shelter/resource centers + services | Contact page |
| Catholic Community Services (Bishop Weigand Resource Center) | Day services, meals, resource navigation | Program page |
| Fourth Street Clinic | Healthcare for people experiencing homelessness | Website |
| Rescue Mission of Salt Lake | Shelter/services/faith-based support | Website |
| Utah Harm Reduction Coalition | Harm reduction services and education | Syringe exchange info |
For additional activist/community groups, search via 211 Utah (you can filter by “Advocacy,” “Housing,” “Legal,” etc.).
This is a “one glance” path for outreach, shelters, and the public. Start left, move right.
Tip: If someone is unsure where to start, default to (801) 990‑9999 or 211.
Answer a few questions to get the best “next step.” (This doesn’t replace professional intake screening.)
Start: Is this an emergency right now?
Data changes quickly; this tool routes people to official intake and live dashboards whenever possible.
A fast, citation‑linked snapshot for briefings, presentations, and grant language.
Salt Lake City links to a near‑real‑time bed availability dashboard maintained with state partners. The city also repeats the primary intake number: (801) 990‑9999.
Sources (official + reporting): Utah Office of Homeless Services Key Findings + press release, SLC Homeless Services Dashboard, and coverage of the proposed campus project.