Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah seeks to engage, connect and support the children in our state who benefit most from a stable relationship with an adult mentor by providing volunteers for children in Utah.
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Services Offered
Community-Based
Many relationships between Bigs and Littles fall under our Community-Based programs. This simply means that the community volunteers of Utah meet with their Littles somewhere in the community. Meetings might take place on weeknights or weekends, and include all types of one-to-one outings and activities, such as: - Taking a walk in the park - Working on a school project together at the library - Going to a museum - Listening to music - Hanging out and talking
Site-Based
It may sound obvious, but sometimes the best place to help a child realize their potential is at school. Kids enjoy having their Bigs meet with them there, whether it's in the school library or on the playground.
Teacher-approved Some of the biggest supporters of our School-Based Mentoring program are actually teachers. They see the impact on their students - they are happy, have greater self-confidence, and are eager to succeed.
Learning about life
Although it takes place at schools, our School-Based Mentoring volunteer program isn't limited to the classroom. Of course, some Littles do talk with their Bigs about class, or do homework, or read together, but it's perfectly fine to shoot hoops in the gym or play on the playground. At the end of the day, it's really all about school mentors in Utah starting a friendship, providing guidance and inspiring their Littles to reach their potential.
Fees and Payment
This is a non-profit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Faith-Based LGBTQ
Payment: Sliding Scale
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
