The Office of Homeless Services provides funding, oversite and management of services programs throughout the state of Utah. OHS does not provide direct services or funding to individuals and families. Please use the resources below if your are in need of support.
- Utah – Salt Lake County
- Utah – Mountainland (Utah, Wasatch, Summit)
- If you are visiting our website from a neighboring state and need assistance:
Emergency Shelters
- St. Vincent De Paul Shelter and Dinning Hall – 437 W 200 S, Salt Lake City
- Gail Miller Resource Center – The Road Home – 242 W. Paramount Ave., Salt Lake City
- Geraldine E. King Women’s Resource Center – 131 E 700 S, Salt Lake City
- Youth Resource Center – 888 S 400 W, Salt Lake City
- Pamela Atkinson Men’s Resource Center – 3380 S 1000 W, South Salt Lake
- Connie Crosby Family Resource Center – The Road Home – 529 W. 9th Ave, Midvale
- Switchpoint – 3060 South Lester Street, West Valley
- Safe Harbor Crisis Center – 223 Larson Lane, Layton
- Lantern House – 269 W 33rd Street, Ogden
- Youth Futures
- Ogden – 2760 Adams Ave, Ogden
- Cedar City – 100 West 133 South, Cedar City
- St. George – 340 East Tabernacle. St. George
- Iron County Care and Share – 244 W 900 N, Cedar City
- Canyon Creek Services – 297 N Cove Drive, Cedar City
- Switchpoint Community Resource Center – 948 N 1300 W, St. George
- Christian Center Park City – 1283 Deer Park Drive, Park City
- Utah Domestic Violence Coalition – Interactive Service Map
Vital Documents
The Driver License Division shall waive the application fee for a Utah identification card if the applicant provides written verification of homelessness. Click to see a fact sheet, list of homelessness service providers, and fee waiver form.
For those agencies not currently on the homelessness service providers list, click this link to go through the process of applying to become approved.
Stay safe during winter weather
- Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Only use generators and grills outdoors and away from windows. Never heat your home with a gas stovetop or oven.
- Stay off roads if at all possible. If trapped in your car, then stay inside.
- Limit your time outside. If you need to go outside, then wear layers of warm clothing. Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia.
- Reduce the risk of a heart attack by avoiding overexertion when shoveling snow and walking in the snow.
Warning signs of, basic treatment for frostbite
Frostbite causes loss of feeling and color around the face, fingers and toes.
- Signs: Numbness, white or grayish-yellow skin, firm or waxy skin.
- Actions: Go to a warm room. Soak in warm water. Use body heat to warm. Do not massage or use a heating pad.
Warning signs of, basic treatment for hypothermia
Hypothermia is an unusually low body temperature. A temperature below 95 degrees is an emergency.
- Signs: Shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech or drowsiness.
- Actions: Go to a warm room. Warm the center of the body first—chest, neck, head and groin. Keep dry and wrapped up in warm blankets, including the head and neck.
Generator Safety
Generators can be helpful when the power goes out. It is important to know how use them safely to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and other hazards.
- Generators and fuel should always be used outdoors and at least 20 feet away from windows, doors and attached garages.
- Install working carbon monoxide detectors on every level of your home. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can kill you, your family and pets.
- Keep the generator dry and protected from rain or flooding. Touching a wet generator or devices connected to one can cause electrical shock.
- Always connect the generator to appliances with heavy-duty extension cords.
- Let the generator cool before refueling. Fuel spilled on hot engine parts can ignite.
- Follow manufacturer’s instructions carefully.
Your doorway to new opportunities
Let the Department of Workforce Services help you find the right doorway when you’re facing life’s challenges. We provide job support and training, food, medical and utility assistance, unemployment, disability services and more. Use the dropdown menu to learn about our programs and find out if you’re eligible.