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Events & Support Groups in Utah

Utah Family Help & Events (Statewide)

People Helping People – Fall Mothers Seminar & Job Readiness Fair 2025
When: Tue, September 30, 2025, 5:00–7:00 PM (MDT)
Where: Sorenson Unity Center, 1383 S 900 W, Salt Lake City, UT
Type: Single mothers seminar + job fair
Contact: info@phputah.org | 801-583-5300
Details / RSVP: Eventbrite page; org calendar. AllEvents+3Eventbrite+3PHP Utah+3

 

Utah Parent Center (UPC) – Garantías Procesales: Conozca Sus Derechos (IEP vs 504) (Spanish)
When: Wed, September 3, 2025, 7:00–8:00 PM (MDT)
Where: Online (see event page)
Type: Webinar for parents of children with disabilities
Contact: info@utahparentcenter.org | 1-800-468-1160
Details / RSVP: UPC calendar. Utah Parent Center

 

 

UPC – TETONS Adults (18+): Healthy Relationships & Safe Outcomes
When: Thu, September 4, 2025, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (MDT)
Where: Online / varies (see event page)
Type: Free 8-week class + 1:1 coaching for adults with disabilities
Contact: info@utahparentcenter.org | 1-800-468-1160
Details / RSVP: UPC calendar. Utah Parent Center

 

 

UPC – TETONS Teens (13–18): Healthy Relationships & Safe Outcomes
When: Fri, September 5, 2025, 4:00–6:00 PM (MDT)
Where: Online / varies
Type: Free 8-week class + 1:1 coaching for teens with disabilities
Contact: info@utahparentcenter.org | 1-800-468-1160
Details / RSVP: UPC calendar. Utah Parent Center

 

 

UPC – Sibshops (Naples, UT): Free Laser Tag + Sibling Support (Ages 8–17)
When: Sat, September 6, 2025, 1:30–3:30 PM (MDT)
Where: Naples, Uintah County (see listing for exact venue)
Type: Sibling support / activities
Contact: info@utahparentcenter.org | 1-800-468-1160
Details / RSVP: UPC calendar. Utah Parent Center

 

UPC – Autism 101 (Free Workshop)
When: Sat, September 6, 2025, 2:00–3:30 PM (MDT)
Where: Online
Type: Workshop for families
Contact: info@utahparentcenter.org | 1-800-468-1160
Details: UPC calendar. Utah Parent Center

 

 

UPC – Dual Diagnosis: Mental Health with Intellectual/Developmental Disability
When: Mon, September 8, 2025, 7:00–8:00 PM (MDT)
Where: Online
Type: Parent education webinar
Contact: info@utahparentcenter.org | 1-800-468-1160
Details: UPC calendar. Utah Parent Center

 

 

UPC – IEP OMG! Decoding the Alphabet Soup of Special Education
When: Wed, September 10, 2025, 12:00–1:00 PM (MDT)
Where: Online
Type: Parent education webinar
Contact: info@utahparentcenter.org | 1-800-468-1160
Details: UPC calendar. Utah Parent Center

 

 

UPC – Theory of Mind: The Key to Social Connection for D/HH Kids
When: Wed, September 17, 2025, 12:00–1:00 PM (MDT)
Where: Online
Type: Parent education webinar
Contact: info@utahparentcenter.org | 1-800-468-1160
Details: UPC calendar. Utah Parent Center

 

 

Utah Domestic Violence Coalition – Virtual Core Advocacy Training (40 hours)
When: Starts Mon, September 15, 2025, 9:00 AM (MDT) — multi-day
Where: Zoom (virtual)
Type: Advocate training (supports families impacted by DV)
Contact: admin@udvc.org | 800-897-LINK (5465)
Details / Registration: UDVC events. Utah Domestic Violence Coalition

 

 

UDVC – Domestic Violence Solutions Conference (Virtual)
When: Thu–Fri, September 4–5, 2025
Where: Zoom (virtual)
Type: 2-day statewide conference; 12 CEUs available
Details / Contact: See conference site. Google Sites

 

 

Family Support Center – Partnering with Schools: How to Advocate for Your Child
When: Sat, September 6, 2025, 10:00–11:30 AM (MDT)
Where: Murray City Library Meeting Room, 166 E 5300 S, Murray, UT
Type: Free parenting workshop
Contact: info@familysupportcenter.org | 801-955-9110
Details: Class page. The Family Support Center

 

 

Family Support Center – Anger Management for Parents: How to Cool Down Together
When: Sat, October 18, 2025, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM (MDT)
Where: Hunter Library, 4740 W 4100 S, West Valley City, UT
Type: Free parenting workshop
Contact: info@familysupportcenter.org | 801-955-9110
Details: Class page. The Family Support Center

 

Family Support Center – Budgeting for the Holidays
When: Sat, November 1, 2025, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM (MDT)
Where: West Valley Library Meeting Room, 2880 W 3650 S, West Valley City, UT
Type: Free family budgeting workshop
Contact: info@familysupportcenter.org | 801-955-9110
Details: Class page. The Family Support Center

 

 

Family Support Center – Understanding Children’s Learning: Is My Child Neurodivergent?
When: Sat, November 15, 2025, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM (MDT)
Where: Magna Library, 2675 S 8950 W, Magna, UT
Type: Free parenting workshop
Contact: info@familysupportcenter.org | 801-955-9110
Details: Class page. The Family Support Center

 

Utah County Health Department – Car Seat Education Class (English)
When: Every 3rd Thursday at 5:00 PM (except July)
Where: 151 S University Ave, 2nd Floor Room 2601, Provo, UT (hybrid option)
Type: Safety / parenting class (English & Spanish options)
Contact / Register: Call/text 801-477-7201; registration & Zoom info on page. Utah County Health Department

 

 

Utah Foster Care – New Foster Parent Training (statewide schedule)
When: Ongoing sessions (many evenings, e.g., 6–9 PM)
Where: Statewide by region; online options available
Type: Parenting / foster-care training (pre-service & in-service)
Details: Training schedule & contacts; latest PDF lists regional trainer emails. Utah Foster Care+2Utah Foster Care+2

 

 

YWCA Utah – Women Rising: The State of Women — The Journey & Beyond
When: Date TBA (check events page)
Where: YWCA Utah (322 E 300 S, Salt Lake City) / event venue listed on site
Type: Women’s event / talk
Contact: info@ywcautah.org | 801-537-8604
Details / Tickets: YWCA events. YWCA Utah

 

 

YWCA Utah – LeaderLuncheon (annual)
When: Held April 26, 2025 (most recent); 2026 date TBA
Where: Typically Grand America Hotel, SLC
Type: Fundraising luncheon honoring women leaders
Contact: info@ywcautah.org | 801-537-8604
Details: LeaderLuncheon page. YWCA Utah

 

 

Utah Women & Leadership Project (USU) – Executive Speaker/Webinar Series
When: Ongoing 2025 (ten-part series)
Where: Online (USU)
Type: Women’s leadership webinars (free/low-cost)
Contact: uwlp@usu.edu | 435-797-0873
Details: Upcoming events page. web.usu.edu+1

 

 

Utah Girls Love You – Single Mommy’s Project (workshops, drives & support)
When: Ongoing (see org calendar)
Where: 10 W Center St, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Type: Life-skills workshops, resource/clothing drives for single moms
Contact: jazmine@utahgirlsloveyou.org | 801-899-2692
Details / Calendar: Utah Girls Love You site. Utah Girls Love You+2Utah Girls Love You+2

Directory of Workshops & Help

  • Utah 211 (United Way) — Connects Utahns with community resources: housing, food, healthcare, mental health, employment support. • Statewide (HQ SLC) • 888-826-9790 • 211utah.org • Resource referrals. Utah 211+1

  • Dept. of Workforce Services — Career & Employment Workshops — Job-readiness workshops & services; employment centers statewide. • Statewide • 866-435-7414 • jobs.utah.gov/jobseeker/workshops • Employment. Utah Jobs+1

  • People Helping People (PHP) — Employment program helping low-income women, primarily single moms, earn a living wage. • Salt Lake City; serves multiple counties • 801-583-5300 • phputah.org • Women’s employment. PHP Utah+1

  • Utah Parent Center (UPC) — Helps parents help children with disabilities live included, productive lives; trainings & support. • Murray/SLC • 801-272-1051; 800-468-1160 • utahparentcenter.org • Parent education. Parent Information Center+1

  • Utah Foster Care — Trains & supports foster families statewide; pre-service & ongoing training. • Statewide • 877-505-5437 • utahfostercare.org/path/training-schedule • Foster-care training. Utah Foster Care+1

  • Children’s Service Society of Utah (CSS) — Ensures children grow up in loving, nurturing environments; kinship care, home visitation, crisis support. • Salt Lake City • 801-355-7444; 800-839-7444 • cssutah.org • Family services. Children's Service Society+1

  • Help Me Grow Utah — Free info & referral helpline for pregnancy/parenting & child development (0–8). • Statewide • 801-691-5322 • helpmegrowutah.org • Early childhood. Help Me Grow Utah+1

  • Healthy Relationships Utah (USU Extension) — Free research-based workshops to strengthen relationships & families. • Statewide • 435-797-1981 • extension.usu.edu/hru • Relationship education. Utah State University Extension+1

  • Utah Marriage Commission (USU/State) — Education to help individuals & couples form and sustain healthy relationships & marriages. • Statewide • (via USU program page) • extension.usu.edu/strongermarriage • Marriage education. Utah State University Extension+1

  • YWCA Utah — Empowers women & girls; family violence services, childcare, advocacy. • 322 E 300 S, Salt Lake City • 801-537-8604 • ywcautah.org • Women/family services. YWCA Utah+1

  • Utah Domestic Violence Coalition (UDVC) — To end domestic violence in Utah through advocacy, education, collaboration & leadership; 24/7 LINKLine 800-897-5465. • Statewide • udvc.org • DV advocacy/training. Utah Domestic Violence Coalition+1

  • CAPSA (Cache/Rich) — Domestic violence, sexual assault & rape recovery center serving Cache Valley & Bear Lake. • Logan • 435-753-2500 • capsa.org • DV/SA services. CAPSA+1

  • Peace House (Summit/Wasatch) — Comprehensive services empowering survivors of interpersonal violence; education & counseling. • Park City • 435-658-4739 • peacehouse.org • DV/SA services. Peace House+1

  • Safe Harbor Crisis Center (Davis Co.) — Shelter, supportive services & advocacy to survivors of domestic abuse & sexual assault; 24/7 line 801-444-9161. • Layton/Kaysville • safeharborhope.org • DV/SA services. Safe Harbor Crisis Center+1

  • South Valley Services (SL/Utah Cos.) — Safe shelter & supportive services for survivors of domestic & sexual violence; Helpline 801-255-1095; Text 801-870-5018. • West Jordan/Utah County • svsutah.org • DV/SA services. SVSUtah+1

  • Family Support Center (Salt Lake County) — Protecting children, strengthening families, preventing child abuse; crisis nurseries & classes. • SL County (multiple sites) • 801-955-9110 • familysupportcenter.org • Parenting/education. The Family Support Center+1

  • The Emily Effect — Ensures every woman in Utah receives info on prevention/treatment of perinatal mood & anxiety disorders; peer support & groups. • Statewide • 801-707-1865 • theemilyeffect.org/resources/utah-support-groups • Maternal mental health. The Emily Effect+1

  • NAMI Utah — Improves quality of life for individuals & families affected by mental health conditions through advocacy, education & support. • 3269 S Main St #230, SLC • 801-323-9900 • namiut.org • Mental health support.

At Lift Utah Foundation, we believe strong communities are built when families have access to the right support, education, and opportunities. Our Utah nonprofit events bring people together through workshops, training sessions, and family-focused gatherings designed to create real impact. Whether you’re looking for safety resources, GED classes, child care support, or guidance on starting a small business in Utah, our events connect you with practical tools and trusted partners who can help.

From career training workshops and vocational education sessions to community events that support families, each gathering is designed to empower Utah residents with knowledge, confidence, and a clear next step. By attending, you’ll discover local resources, meet others on the same journey, and learn how to get involved as a volunteer or supporter. Explore our upcoming events below and join us in lifting families, strengthening communities, and shaping a brighter future in Utah.

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