Welfare & Self-Reliance: Key Resources & Contacts
Welfare and Self-Reliance Resource Training
The Church offers a comprehensive array of welfare, employment and self-reliance services and resources. The trainings listed below will provide you an overview or refresher of available resources. New leaders or those desiring a refresher should plan to participate in one of these four training dates. Counselors would also be welcome to participate. For help in accessing these resources, you can also reach out to Brother Doug Bassett (High Council) or Jesse and Ann Adamson – Stake Welfare and Self-Reliance Specialists.
Introducing the "988" Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Starting July 16, 2022, individuals experiencing a mental health crisis can call (or chat/text) 988, a federally mandated, universal crisis number. This number replaces the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800) number.
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By dialing 988, individuals will be connected to a behavioral health crisis worker who is trained to help identify strategies and immediate solutions to mental health concerns. You can learn more about the 988 crisis line here.
Also, The Church has resources to help those facing challenges. The Facing Challenges: A Self-Help Guide, an individual can identify things they are struggling with and then choose coping strategies to help them. The Discussion Guide: How Can I Minister to Others During a Crisis can help leaders, ministers, parents, friends, or siblings to have a conversation and learn about ways they can minister to others during difficult times. [/expand]
Employment & Education
Employment Resource Services (American Fork)
- Physical facility is closed, but services continue to be provided virtually
- Regional Employment Manager: Danny Brock, BrockDR@ChurchofJesusChrist.org, (801) 298-4700
- Facility Email: WEL-EC-AmerFork@ChurchofJesusChrist.org
- Accelerated Job Search (AJS) Groups
- AJS Orientation Meetings – Mon, 2:30pm; Tue, 5:00pm; Wed 12:00pm
- AJS Group Meetings – Mon-Fri, 10:30am or 3:30pm
- AJS Group Meetings for Professionals, Managers and Executives – Mon-Fri, 8:30am or 9:30am
- Ask an Expert Sessions – Mon-Wed, 3:00pm
- Job Skills Workshops – Resumes/Job Leads/Networking/Interviewing – Mon-Thu, 1:00pm
Deseret Industries
(physical facility reopens Fri, June 5th, Hours: Tue-Sat, 10:00am – 5:00pm)
- Reopening information, including safety measures for shopping and donating
- Donation drop-offs by appointment, store shopping, and employee training and certification programs
- Facility Manager: Nephi Carter, CarterNP@ChurchofJesusChrist.org, (801) 763-4560
Development Counseling Services
- Development Counseling – Appointments available via Bishop Referral & Authorization only
- Development Counselors (currently providing counseling via video conferencing, or by phone):
- Clay Fenton – FentonLC@ChurchofJesusChrist.org
- Lahela Gwynn – Lahela.Gwynn@ChurchofJesusChrist.org
- Charity Wilson – charity.wilson@ChurchofJesusChrist.org
Education
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- BYU Pathway Worldwide, including PathwayConnect and Certificates & Degrees
- Self-Reliance Initiative: Finding A Better Job; Education for Better Work; Starting and Growing My Business
- Self-Reliance Services Facebook Page
- Highland Central Stake SRI contact: Nate & Nancy Johnson, natenancyj@gmail.com, (801) 900-1233
English Connect: Helps learners develop English skills in an environment of fellowship and faith
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH RESOURCES
- Life Help
- Topics: Abuse; Addiction; Adoption; Death, Grieving, and Loss; Disabilities; Divorce; Education; Employment; Family and Relationships; Finances; Mental and Emotional Health; Physical Health; Pornography; Preparedness; Pregnant and Single; Same Sex Attraction; Single-Parent Families; Suicide; Transgender
- Provident Living: Self-Reliance and Welfare Resources
- Self-Reliance Initiative: Personal Finance; Life Skills
- Self-Reliance Services Facebook Page
- Highland Central Stake SRI contact: Nate & Nancy Johnson, natenancyj@gmail.com, (801) 900-1233
- Family Services (American Fork)
- Physical facility is closed, but services continue to be provided virtually
- Bishop’s portal is available in Leader and Clerk Resources (for making referrals)
- Life Help
OTHER CHURCH & COMMUNITY RESOURCES
- Welfare & Self-Reliance Products and Services Tool Kit and One-Page Overviews
- JustServe: Community service opportunities – “Building unity through community service.”
- United Way 211 Utah: Resources clearinghouse, includes online searchable database, mobile app, and phone number
- Community Resource Guide: A directory to help individuals, families, and leaders find local resources related to areas of self-reliance, offered by community & government organizations, and the Church (this is not a Church-sponsored site).
- Domestic Violence and Abuse: Utah County Crisis Hotline: (801) 691-5433
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
