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Community Resources:

• Call 2-1-1 or visit 211utah.org to connect with housing and utility assistance, food resources, legal aid, and more

• COVID-19 info line 1-800-456-7707 or visit coronavirus.utah.gov

• COVID-19 Testing Information

• Emotional Health Relief Hotline: 833-442-2211

• HHS Web-Based Locator for COVID-19 Outpatient Treatment Sites for Monoclonal Antibodies. This page shows locations where monoclonal antibody therapeutics have been delivered, including the facility name and address and which monoclonal antibody therapeutic has been delivered to the site. Only facilities that are open to the general public are listed. The locator does not include facilities that receive the monoclonal antibody therapeutics for outpatient treatment of specific groups, such as for patients in long-term care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, psychiatric facilities, or prisons.

• SafeUT Crisis Chat and Tip Line, a mobile app for both iPhone and Android. A statewide service that provides real-time crisis intervention to youth through live chat and a confidential tip program – right from your smartphone. For immediate mental health crisis help, please use the chat feature or call 833-372-3388 (833-3SAFEUT). Licensed clinicians in our 24/7 CrisisLine call center respond to all incoming chats and calls by providing supportive or crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and referral services.

• SLC Community Bail Fund, now accepting applications. The fund's two-fold mission is 1) to minimize the incarcerated population of Utah jails by providing cash bail to those who cannot afford the posted amount, and 2) to end all pre-trial detention in Utah, using the Community Bail Fund as a mechanism to expose the community harm caused by cash bail and unnecessary time spent in jail. The Salt Lake Community Bail Fund is operated by Decarcerate Utah. To donate, click here. Contact: slcbailfund@gmail.com.

• Utah Rent Relief: The Emergency Rental Assistance program can help renters who are unable to pay their rent and utilities due to circumstances related to COVID-19. You can apply here starting March 15, 2021.

  Eligible households have:

  1. Combined household income at or below 80% of area median income 

  2. Someone in the household has qualified for unemployment, or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19

  3. Household is experiencing housing instability (for example, received a past-due utility or rent notice or eviction notice, or living in unsafe or unhealthy living conditions) due to COVID-19

  4. Applicant resides in the household and is on the lease

• Utah Warm Line: 801-587-1055. Answered 7 Days a Week, 8a–11p. This line is for Salt Lake County residents who are not in crisis, but seeking support, engagement or encouragement. Certified peer specialists offer support and empower callers to resolve problems by fostering a sense of hope, dignity, and self-respect.

Resources to Confront Racism:

• Black Lives Matter instructional library, with links to audio

• Code Switch: This List Of Books, Films And Podcasts About Racism Is A Start, Not A Panacea

• DocPlay:10 Documentaries to watch about race instead of asking a POC

• Mental Health Issues Facing the Black Community

• NYT list of books about anti-racism

• PBS Utah: How to Talk to Kids About Race, a 7-part series. Host Karen Tao sits down with Utah parents to have lively conversations about race and racism and how these topics inform their family life.

• Resources to talk to young kids about racism

• Salt Lake City Library Black Lives Matter book list. Staff picks for children, teens and adults. 

• SLTrib: Trying to better understand racism? Here’s what four black Utahns suggest you read 

• YWCA Utah's Racial Equity & Social Justice Challenge 

Sat-Sun, October 23-24:

• Utah Multicultural Festival at The Gateway, 18 N. Rio Grande St., SLC. Event by Utah Multicultural Festival and Utah Hispanic Business Bureau. “The Utah Multicultural Festival brings together people from all over the state to see our Latino multicultural communities proudly displaying their culture through food, music, art and other entertainment. Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month.“ Supported by Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs, Utah Hispanic Business Bureau, Utah Division of Arts and Museums, Utah Arts Alliance, and Coalición Latinoamericana de Utah.

Friday, October 29:

• Boo To The Flu Clinic, 3:00-6:00 p.m. at The Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake, 120 E. 1300 S., SLC. "Join us for our annual Boo to the Flu Event! The event will include flu shots (ages 4+), Trunk or Treat, Covid-19 vaccines, resources. Costumes encouraged and masks required regardless of vaccination status." The event is open to registered clients as well as their family members.

Saturday, October 30:

Thursday, November 4:

• Ogden Latino Film Festival at The Monarch, 455 25th St., Ogden.

Friday, November 5:

Fri-Sun, November 19-21:

• VoteRise Art Sale & Show, F 5-9pm, S 12-8pm, Su 12-6pm at Utah Film Studios, 4001 Kearns Blvd., Park City. FREE. Event by VoteRise. “Eclectic, unique, diverse, affordable art of both accomplished and up-and-coming artists. Proceeds go to VoteRise which has registered over 27,000 youth, minorities and women to vote in Utah.” 

Tues-Wed, Nov. 30- Dec. 1:

• Giving Tuesday 2021 for Camp Hobé, online event. Donate here. Event by Camp Hobé. “Camp Hobé offers psychosocial support programs for kids being treated for cancer (or similarly-treated disorders) and their families, through summer camps and family outings. Our mission is to create an atmosphere that enhances self-esteem, fosters independence and friendships, and offers a sense of belonging. We offer in-person and virtual camp programs each summer, and 2-4 family activities throughout the year.”

Saturday, December 18:

• Downtuned for Kids Heavy Metal Charity Show, 7:00-11:00 p.m. at The Loading Dock, 445 S. 400 W., SLC. $10 donation or new toy for entry. Event by In Your Grave. Proceeds go to Toys For Tots. “It’s that time of the year to give back to the community. Come out to the show and support Toys For Tots. All proceeds on this show will go to kids in need for the holidays. Please come see an amazing event and spread some cheer.” Bands performing: In Your Grave, Low Life, Moonteeth, The Sonder Complex and Untamed Engine.

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