Parents face unique challenges, and there are resources to help. Below is a list of parenting resources offered locally. A few are in person, and most are online, including some downloadable courses you can take by yourself without an instructor. We will update this list as class availability changes.
Last updated: 3/1/2022
Class Name and Description (A-Z)
Changes Parent Support Network Support group for families with children struggling with substance misuse, suicide, running away and healthy relationships. Saturdays 11:00-1:00. 801-709-3993 cpsn.org Online |
Connect At Connect, we invite crucial conversations between parents and allies of LGBTQ+ family members. Online: Visit encircletogether.org/online to join the Zoom meeting. Dates: Thursdays at 6pm (MST) |
DCFS Parenting Class Classes are free of charge and parents who participate in all 10 classes receive a $25 Smith’s gift card. There are separate Spanish and English classes each week. English speaking parents– Brad Hammel at brad.hammel@projectreality.net Registrese en Espanol– Aurora Howell at aurora.howell@projectreality.net |
ENCIRCLE LIVE A Wednesday night program, weekly, from 6:30-8:00 pm. LGBTQ+ stories in Utah County, the state, and beyond. For parents and community members looking to learn more about Utah County’s LGBTQ+ community. Online: visit encircletogether.org/online to join the Zoom meeting. Online |
EveryDay Strong Download the EveryDay Strong Handbook for quick tips on how to support kids and teens mental health. United Way unitedwayuc.org/get-involved/everyday-strong Online |
Family-to-Family Eleven-week class for families with an adult loved one living with a mental health condition. Nami For more information contact Angela Petersen (801) 400-3516 or namiangelapetersen@gmail.com Register at: namiut.2.vu/cc Registrese en Espanol: jotform.com/202197536291054 |
Family Support Group Twice monthly for families of individuals living with mental health conditions. This support group is also offered in Spanish. Nami For more information contact Angela Petersen (801) 400-3516 or namiangelapetersen@gmail.com Register at: form.jotform.com/201345569643156 Registrese en Espanol: latinobehavioral.org/services/education/ |
Families Talking Together Available in English and Spanish One time, two hour class for parents with youth ages 10-14. Centro Hispano ofrece el programa Familias Hablando Unidas virtualmente y en persona en español e inglés. Únase a nuestro programa GRATUITO de 2 horas (para padres con jóvenes de 10 a 14 años). ¡Usted PUEDE hacer la diferencia! Obtenga más información enviando un correo electrónico a Abraham a abrahamh@centrohispanouc.org Centro Hispano abrahamh@centrohispanouc.org Online and in-person |
Grandfamilies Relatives raising relatives, program for parents, children and youth. Wasatch Mental Health Lauren Rencher 8018524491 In-person |
Lunch with Lisa Lunch with Lisa provides a space for uncomfortable, empowering, and life-changing conversations to happen. It gives parents the opportunity to build a community of support, both online and in person, as they share sorrows, strength, & successes relevant to being a parent of an LGBTQ+ child. Encircle 91 W 200 S, Provo, UT 84601 and online encircletogether.org/provo Weekly sessions Tuesday at 12:00 noon. |
Nami Basics Six-week class for parents of children up to 18 who have a mental or behavioral health condition Nami For more information contact Angela Petersen (801) 400-3516 or namiangelapetersen@gmail.com Register at: form.jotform.com/201345569643156 Registrese en Espanol: jotform.com/201297536291054 |
Parent Guidance Courses These free online parenting courses developed by mental health experts provide therapeutic support to empower and give hope as parents support their child’s mental health. parentguidance.org Online |
Relationship Classes A variety of family and relationship classes are available. Healthy relationships Utah Healthyrelationshipsutah.org Online |
Strengthening families Family-style dinner served each week followed by separate classes for parents and children. Parents and children meet together after separate meetings. *To qualify at least one family member must have Medicaid. Wasatch Mental Health wasatch.org/strengthening-families Provo (Parkview BLDG) 801-373-4765 American Fork Family Clinic 801-763-5010 Payson Family Clinic 801-852-3805 In person |
Stronger Families Project 9 week evidence based parenting program. Online and in person. Register: uvu.edu/sfp/register.php For more information: Debbie Myers 801-863-7235 |
Welcome Baby/Baby Your Baby Classes, home visits and resources available for new parents. Se habla Espanol. Utah County Health Department health.utahcounty.gov/pregnant-moms-babies/ |
Why Try Parents Resilience Guide Training for parents on how to foster resilience in children. Available for free during Covid-19. resilienceguide.org/ Online |
Check out Utah Valley Drug Prevention Coalition’s additional resources for parents.
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