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State Resources for Utah


Community Resources and Family Support Groups
 
Lynn Tanner, Counselor
Salt Lake City, UT
Phone: 801-546-6323  
Ms. Tanner is also familiar with resources in Oregon.

Utah Fetal Alcohol Coalition
P.O. Box 1468
Layton, UT 84041
Phone: 801-546-6323  
Contact: Lynn Tanner,  Chairperson
lynnt@dbhutah.org
FASD Support Group; education and prevention information.

Utah Parent Center
2290 E 4500 S
Suite 110
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
Phone: 801-272-1051  Fax: 801-272-8907  Toll Free: 800-468-1160


Diagnosis of FAS
 
Cottonwood Treatment Center
1144 West 3300 South
South Salt Lake, UT 84119
Phone: (801) 433-2920  Fax: 801-296-0619  
Contact: Linda J. Rhees, LCSW,  VP Clinical Services
http://www.cottonwoodtreatment.com/fasd.htm
Cottonwood Treatment Center offers the following programs specifically designed for both males and females with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Diagnostic Center using the 4-digit diagnostic code; Specially designed residential living for individuals diagnosed with FASD; Unique, individualized education and treatment strategies for individuals living with this disorder; Support for families raising children with these disabilities.

John Opitz, M.D.
100 N Medical Drive
Suite 2100
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
Phone: 801-588-3195  Fax: 801-588-3193   
john.opitz@hsc.utah.edu


University of Utah - Division of Medical Genetics
University of Utah - Division of Medical Genetics
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Phone: 801-581-8943  Fax: 801-585-7252  
Contact: : John Optiz, M.D., Susan Lewin, M.D
john.optiz@hsc.utah.edu ; susan.lewin@hsc.utah.edu


Other
 
Disability Law Center
455 East 400 South
Suite 410
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: 801-363-1347  Fax: 801-363-1437  Toll Free: 800-662-9080
www.disabilitylawcenter.org
Protection and advocacy agency for persons with developmental disabilities.

Prevention Programs, including Treatment for Women
 
Clean Start Program
Weber Human Services
237 26th Street
Ogden, UT 84401
Phone: 801-778-6811  
Contact: Alison Barber


Davis Family Advocate Program
836 SouthState St.
Clearfield, UT 84015
Phone: 801-776-0054  Fax: 801-774-0482  
Contact: Lynn Tanner
Substance abuse case management for pregnant and/or parenting patients.

F.I.R.S.T Prenatal Support Program
Valley Mental Health
195 W. 7200 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84047
Phone: 801-565-6972  
Contact: Deborah Gough


Promise of Women and Families
1479 W. Center
Orem, UT 84057
Phone: 801-851-7691  
Contact: Vickie Jaussi


Utah Pregnancy Risk Line - Utah Department of Health
UT
Phone: 800-822-2229  
www.pregnancyriskline.org
Answers questions about drugs, alcohol, and other exosures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Womens Recovery Center
2250 N. 1700 W
Layton, UT 84041
Phone: 801-773-7060  Fax: 801-776-4188  
Contact: Dennise Payton
Female substance abuse clients: Residential, outpatient and day treatment services.

Treatment Services for Affected Individuals
 
Benchmark Behavioral Health Systems
529 1350 South
Woods Cross, UT 84087
Phone: 801-299-5300  
Residential Unit

Statewide Services
 
Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
120 North 200 West # 209
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Phone: 801-538-3939   Fax: 801-538-4696  
Contact: Katie Smart
www.hsdsa.utah.gov


NAMI of Utah
309 E. 100 S.
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: 801-323-9900  
www.namiut.org
Support groups across the state.

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