Human Services

The Information and Referral Center is designed to facilitate access to the hundreds of organizations and professionals that provide human services in the Salt Lake area.

Phone: 801 978-3333
Fax: 801 978-9565
Utah Health Line: 1-800-472-4716
Domestic Violence Information Line: 1-800-897-LINK
Hours: 8:30 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday

The Utah Food Bank provides food for those in need by developing resources and procedures for the effective collection, storage, and distribution of food.

1025 South 700 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Phone: 801 978-2452
Fax: 801 978-9565
Hours: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

(For individual referrals to a food pantry contact the Information and Referral Center at 978-3333.)

The Division of Child and Family Services (State Department of Human Services) provides protective services, foster care and adoptions for children; family, marriage and child counseling; parenting groups; and day-care placement.

Phone: 801 538-4100
120 North 200 West, Room 225, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Child Abuse Hotline (24 hours): 487-9811
Adult Protection Hotline (24 hours): 487-3465
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm

The Office of Recovery Services (State Department of Human Services) collects child support and recovers public assistance and other Department of Human Services and Department of Health funds. The Office also identifies, investigates, and deters fraud and abuse of public assistance programs.

515 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0011
Mailing: P.O. Box 45011, Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0011
Phone: 801 536-8500 or 1-800-662-8525
Fax: 801 536-8509
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm

The Traveler’s Aid Society Community Shelter and Resource Center provides counseling, emergency assistance, shelter, and supportive services to homeless persons and stranded travelers.

210 South Rio Grande Street (440 West), Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: 801 328-8996
Family Shelter: 801 359-4142
Men's Shelter: 801 359-1739
Women's Shelter: 801 359-1807
Volunteer Program: 801 359-8505

The Salt Lake City Housing Authority provides, conserves, and develops safe, sanitary housing for low-income families and elderly individuals.

1776 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Phone: 801 487-2161
Fax: 801 487-3641
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm

The Salt Lake County Housing Authority provides, conserves, and develops safe, sanitary housing for low-income families and elderly individuals.

3595 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Phone: 801 284-4400
Fax: 801 284-4406
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm

The Salt Lake County Personnel Division (Human Resources) office is responsible for the announcement of employment opportunities within the County and recruitment of County staff. The Human Services Department is often mistaken for this office.

2001 South State Street, Suite N4600, Salt Lake City, UT 84190-3150
Phone: 801 468-2351
Fax: 801 468-2172

TDD: 801 468-3600

Workforce Services (State of Utah) provides employment related and support services to low-income families including cash assistance through the Family Employment Program, food stamps, subsidized child care, Medicaid, general assistance, and Refugee Resettlement services.

Central Region Administrative Office

1385 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Phone: 801 468-0000
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm

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