Friday, October 16, 2015

Utah County Resources

The following is a list of resources in Utah County that I have compiled for victims of sexual assault. This is not all inclusive, but contains what I have found to be most helpful and ready to assist victims of sexual assault. If you have other suggestions please let me know!


CRISIS NUMBERS
Call a crisis line when you are in distress, need someone to talk to, need advice or want referrals for resources.
911 : Call if you are in danger, need emergency medical help, a crime is in progress or a sexual assault has just occurred.

VICTIM ADVOCATES
A Victim Advocate provides free emotional support, crisis intervention, guidance through the legal system, and other resources for victims of sexual assault/rape, domestic violence, stalking, and other violent crimes.
Orem …………………………………801-229-7128
Provo …………………………..........801-852-6375
Alpine/Highland ……………….. 801-756-9800
American Fork ………801-763-3020 ext. 143
Lehi ………………………………….. 385-201-2113
Pleasant Grove ………………….. 801-785-3506
Saratoga Springs .......801-766-9793 ext. 133
South Utah County ………….… 801-465-5224
Springville/Mapleton ..………. 801-491-5545
Sheriff’s Office ………….……… 801-851-8364

POLICE
You can call and schedule an appointment with a Special Victim Detective or walk in to a police station and speak to an officer.
911 : Call if you are in danger, need emergency medical help, a crime is in progress or a sexual assault has just occurred.
UVU Police ……………………….. 801-863-5555
BYU Police ……………………….. 801-422-2222
Provo Police ………………...........801-852-6210
Orem Police ……………………… 801-229-7070
Alpine/Highland…………...........801-756-9800
American Fork …………………...801-763-3020
Lehi……………………………………801-768-7110
Pleasant Grove …………………...801-785-3506
Saratoga Springs ………………..801-766-9793
Springville/Mapleton ………....801-489-9421

THERAPY 
Please make sure to ask for a therapist specifically trained in rape trauma and don't be afraid to try out several to find the right one to help you. Also, a wait of several weeks for the initial consultation is common, but don't let that stop you. Utilize the free groups and crisis lines while you wait.
801-863-8876
FREE group therapy for students. Low cost individual counseling.

801-422-3035
FREE group and individual counseling for students.

801-227-5038 ext. 471
FREE individual therapy including CBT and EMDR.  FREE closed therapy group for victims. FREE group therapy for victims and family/support Wednesdays at 5:30pm

801-229-1181
Offers therapy including CBT and EMDR

801-886-8900
Offers therapy including CBT.

801-373-4760
Offers therapy including CBT and EMDR. Medicaid patients only.

801-785-1169
Offers therapy including CBT and EMDR. No insurance accepted.

CBT= Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
EMDR=Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (specifically for overcoming trauma)

SELF DEFENSE
These are just a few local suggestions. I personally found R.A.D. classes triggering although I appreciated the skills and information I learned. 
BYU R.A.D. Class…….………801-422-2383
UVU R.A.D. Class ……………. Coming Soon!
FREE Tigress Class………...385-275-5775
Krav Magal Class………….. 801-616-6805

LEGAL HELP
Utah Legal Services …….. 1-800-662-4245
Utah State Bar …...................801-531-9077
Crime Victim Reparations ….800-621-7444
BYU Law Help ................…..801-422-3025

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