Resources for Residents Affected by COVID-19
The City of Orem understands many area residents are struggling to pay for their housing and utilities and meet basic needs due to job loss and other effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. We as a City want to make sure you have the needed information and resources to help you weather the current storm. Click on the + signs in the table below for several local resources, as well as the flyers in both English and Spanish. Please reach out if you have questions. We are here to help!
Kena Jo Mathews, Community Services Manager – kjmathews@orem.org – 801-229-7073
Resource Highlights:
- Intermountain Healthcare offers classes on healthy eating habits and family fitness in-person and virtually. Check out their website for more information.
- The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development is offering financial assistance towards internet and technology for eligible low-income households. Click here for more info.
- Caring Connections offers free virtual support groups for those affected by COVID-19. Click here.
- The CDC has extended the eviction moratorium to June 30. Click here.
- The Emergency Rental Assistance Program application process opens March 15. Click here.
- Mountainland offers a Bereavement Support Group every Wednesday through March. Click here.
- Need Help with Taxes? Click here for free assistance.
- The Utah County Health Department website provides updates regarding the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Click here.
- Four state-contracted vaccine administration partners have offered a vaccination order form for homebound individuals. Click here.
- UTA offers free fare to COVID-19 vaccination appointments through June 30, 2021. Visit their website for more info.
- There will be a free vaccination clinic at the Food and Care Coalition on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from 12:30 – 4:30 for individuals who are unsheltered, homeless but sheltered, staying in housing projects intended for homeless persons, domestic violence survivors, and anyone who broadly fits into a definition of homeless. Click here.
Food and Care Coalition
299 East 900 South, Provo, Utah
(801) 373-1825
https://foodandcare.org/dental-clinic/
Mountainlands Community Health Center
589 South State Street
Provo, Utah 84606
(801) 429-2000
https://www.mountainlands.org/dental
Community Health Connect
(801) 818-3015
https://www.utahchc.org/patients-2/
Share a Smile
Center for Women and Children in Crisis – Provo
PO Box 1075
(801) 374-9351
Orem City Police Department Victim Services
95 East Center Street Orem, UT
(801) 229-7070
Department of Workforce Services
https://jobs.utah.gov/jobseeker/index.html
Provo Utah Employment Resource Center
702 W Columbia Ln., Provo, Utah
Community Action Services and Food Bank
815 South Freedom Blvd., Provo, Utah
801-691-5241
https://communityactionprovo.org/education/
Application information for participants can be found here.
NeighborWorks of Provo
39 West 300 North, Provo, Utah
(801) 375-5820
https://neighborworksmchs.org/counseling-services/finance-budget-counseling/
For those experiencing food insecurity, the state has several resources.
- Call 211 to be directed to resources in your zip code including food, shelter, transportation, and legal help.
- Utah Food Bank provides info on the closest food pantry in your neighborhood.
- Utahans Against Hunger provides a map of food pantries, as well as info on applying for SNAP and WIC benefits.
- School district websites also list local food resources.
Community Action Services and Food Bank
815 South Freedom Blvd., Provo, Utah
(801) 373-8200
https://communityactionprovo.org/food/
Food and Care Coalition
299 East 900 South, Provo, Utah
(801) 373-1825
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Transient Services
1415 North State Street, Provo, Utah
801-818-6156
https://ut.medicalhomeportal.org/services/provider/10213
Utah County Farmers Markets SNAP and EBT
Information on how to use SNAP at Farmers Markets in Utah County can be found at the links below.
Click here for English
Click here for Spanish
WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
Workforce Services
Mountainlands Community Health Center
589 South State Street
Provo, Utah 84606
(801) 429-2000
https://www.mountainlands.org/medical
Community Health Connect
(801) 818-3015
https://www.utahchc.org/patients-2/
Utah County COVID Help Line
M-F, 10-3 PM
801-851-4357
Utah County Health Department Community Health Workers
801-851-7197
Volunteer Care Clinic- Mountainlands Health Center
589 South State Street Provo, UT
English: 801-812-8094
Español: 801-812-8597
Comcast
9602 South 300 West, Sandy, UT 84070
(800) 266-2278
The Orem Public Library has a limited number of T-Mobile WiFi hotspots available for checkout to Orem residents from low-income households. Ask about hotspot availability and apply at the Circulation Desk.
Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office offers financial assistance for internet and technology for eligible low-income households. Find more information on their emergency broadband benefit website.
Utah County Family Justice Center
151 South University Avenue Ste. 1601, Provo, Utah
English speakers (801)851-8508
Spanish speakers (801)851-8549 or (801)851-8520
http://www.utahcounty.gov/Dept/CJC/FJC/
BYU Community Legal Clinic
1 Campus Drive 239 JRCB Law Building, Provo, Utah
(801) 297-7049
https://law.byu.edu/clinics-and-centers/
Timpanogos Legal Services
801-649-8895
Utah Legal Services
455 N University Ave, Ste. 100, Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-6766
https://www.utahlegalservices.org/
Rental Assistance and Legal Help Related to Eviction
(801) 374-6766
Mountainlands Community Health Center
589 South State Street Provo, Utah
(801) 429-2000
https://www.mountainlands.org/mentalhealth
Family Support and Treatment Center
1255 N 1200 W, OREM, UT
801-229-1181
http://www.utahvalleyfamilysupport.org/
Wasatch Behavioral Health
(801) 373-4760
Utah County Talk Line
(801) 691-LIFE
Orem City Police Department Mental Health Response Team
95 East Center Street Orem, UT
(801) 229-7070
The Red Cross is offering a Virtual Family Assistance Center for frontline workers, those who have lost love ones to COVID-19, and anyone experiencing mental health issues. Visit their website for more information.
University of Utah Caring Connections
NeighborWorks of Provo
39 West 300 North, Provo, Utah
(801) 375-5820
https://neighborworksmchs.org/counseling-services/foreclosure-counseling-mortgage-modification/
RMUoHP Community Rehabilitation Clinic (CRC)
587 S. State Street, Provo, Utah
(801) 375-2041
- Loan to Own Program
- Landlord Housing Assistance Program Rules
- Mountainland Continuum of Care Homeless to Homeless and Beyond Brochure
- Rent Relief of Utah
- Self-Help Resources from the Utah State Courts: What Renters Need to Know View on YouTube
- Tenant Repayment Plan Communication Guidance from Housing and Urban Development
- Utah DWS made available a Pandemic Rental Assistance flyer for renters who are not receiving unemployment benefits or, due to circumstances related to COVID-19, are unable to pay rent.
- Utah Legal Services: What Renters Need to Know if They Receive an Eviction Notice View on YouTube
Resources in Other Languages
Friendly Callers matches seniors with volunteers for one-on-one weekly phone conversations. Learn more here!
Utah Assistive Technology Program offers a podcast to learn more about how you can assist isolated senior citizens and their caregivers. Check it out here.
Mountainland Dept. of Aging
586 East 800 North
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 229-3804
https://mountainland.org/covid-19
https://mountainland.org/friendly-callers
Community education classes for senior care
Meals on Wheels
801-229-3802
https://mountainland.org/mow-eligibility
Orem Senior Friendship Center
Curbside meal pickup
801-229-7111
Department of Workforce Services
Community Action Services and Food Bank
815 South Freedom Blvd., Provo, Utah
(801) 373-8200
https://communityactionprovo.
HEAT Program
478 South Geneva Road, Vineyard, UT
801-229-3855 or email heat@mountainland.org
https://mountainland.org/heat/
Rocky Mountain Power
1-888-221-7070
https://csapps.rockymountainpower.net/idm/my-account/payments/payment-arrangements
Dominion Energy
1-800-323-5517
https://www.dominionenergy.com/company/community/energy-assistance
Rent and Utility Assistance Available through the United Way. Call 211 or visit their website.
Food and Care Coalition
299 East 900 South, Provo, Utah
(801) 373-1825
https://foodandcare.org/dental-clinic/
Mountainlands Community Health Center
589 South State Street
Provo, Utah 84606
(801) 429-2000
https://www.mountainlands.org/dental
Community Health Connect
(801) 818-3015
https://www.utahchc.org/patients-2/
Share a Smile
Center for Women and Children in Crisis - Provo
PO Box 1075
(801) 374-9351
Orem City Police Department Victim Services
95 East Center Street Orem, UT
(801) 229-7070
Department of Workforce Services
https://jobs.utah.gov/jobseeker/index.html
Provo Utah Employment Resource Center
702 W Columbia Ln., Provo, Utah
Community Action Services and Food Bank
815 South Freedom Blvd., Provo, Utah
801-691-5241
https://communityactionprovo.org/education/
Application information for participants can be found here.
NeighborWorks of Provo
39 West 300 North, Provo, Utah
(801) 375-5820
https://neighborworksmchs.org/counseling-services/finance-budget-counseling/
For those experiencing food insecurity, the state has several resources.
- Call 211 to be directed to resources in your zip code including food, shelter, transportation, and legal help.
- Utah Food Bank provides info on the closest food pantry in your neighborhood.
- Utahans Against Hunger provides a map of food pantries, as well as info on applying for SNAP and WIC benefits.
- School district websites also list local food resources.
Community Action Services and Food Bank
815 South Freedom Blvd., Provo, Utah
(801) 373-8200
https://communityactionprovo.org/food/
Food and Care Coalition
299 East 900 South, Provo, Utah
(801) 373-1825
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Transient Services
1415 North State Street, Provo, Utah
801-818-6156
https://ut.medicalhomeportal.org/services/provider/10213
Utah County Farmers Markets SNAP and EBT
Information on how to use SNAP at Farmers Markets in Utah County can be found at the links below.
Click here for English
Click here for Spanish
WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
Workforce Services
Mountainlands Community Health Center
589 South State Street
Provo, Utah 84606
(801) 429-2000
https://www.mountainlands.org/medical
Community Health Connect
(801) 818-3015
https://www.utahchc.org/patients-2/
Utah County COVID Help Line
M-F, 10-3 PM
801-851-4357
Utah County Health Department Community Health Workers
801-851-7197
Volunteer Care Clinic- Mountainlands Health Center
589 South State Street Provo, UT
English: 801-812-8094
Español: 801-812-8597
Comcast
9602 South 300 West, Sandy, UT 84070
(800) 266-2278
The Orem Public Library has a limited number of T-Mobile WiFi hotspots available for checkout to Orem residents from low-income households. Ask about hotspot availability and apply at the Circulation Desk.
Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor's Office offers financial assistance for internet and technology for eligible low-income households. Find more information on their emergency broadband benefit website.
Utah County Family Justice Center
151 South University Avenue Ste. 1601, Provo, Utah
English speakers (801)851-8508
Spanish speakers (801)851-8549 or (801)851-8520
http://www.utahcounty.gov/Dept/CJC/FJC/
BYU Community Legal Clinic
1 Campus Drive 239 JRCB Law Building, Provo, Utah
(801) 297-7049
https://law.byu.edu/clinics-and-centers/
Timpanogos Legal Services
801-649-8895
Utah Legal Services
455 N University Ave, Ste. 100, Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-6766
https://www.utahlegalservices.org/
Rental Assistance and Legal Help Related to Eviction
(801) 374-6766
Mountainlands Community Health Center
589 South State Street Provo, Utah
(801) 429-2000
https://www.mountainlands.org/mentalhealth
Family Support and Treatment Center
1255 N 1200 W, OREM, UT
801-229-1181
http://www.utahvalleyfamilysupport.org/
Wasatch Behavioral Health
(801) 373-4760
Utah County Talk Line
(801) 691-LIFE
Orem City Police Department Mental Health Response Team
95 East Center Street Orem, UT
(801) 229-7070
The Red Cross is offering a Virtual Family Assistance Center for frontline workers, those who have lost love ones to COVID-19, and anyone experiencing mental health issues. Visit their website for more information.
University of Utah Caring Connections
https://orem.org/departments/police/
Emotional Health Relief Hotline
NeighborWorks of Provo
39 West 300 North, Provo, Utah
(801) 375-5820
https://neighborworksmchs.org/counseling-services/foreclosure-counseling-mortgage-modification/
RMUoHP Community Rehabilitation Clinic (CRC)
587 S. State Street, Provo, Utah
(801) 375-2041
- Loan to Own Program
- Landlord Housing Assistance Program Rules
- Mountainland Continuum of Care Homeless to Homeless and Beyond Brochure
- Rent Relief of Utah
- Self-Help Resources from the Utah State Courts: What Renters Need to Know View on YouTube
- Tenant Repayment Plan Communication Guidance from Housing and Urban Development
- Utah DWS made available a Pandemic Rental Assistance flyer for renters who are not receiving unemployment benefits or, due to circumstances related to COVID-19, are unable to pay rent.
- Utah Legal Services: What Renters Need to Know if They Receive an Eviction Notice View on YouTube
Friendly Callers matches seniors with volunteers for one-on-one weekly phone conversations. Learn more here!
Utah Assistive Technology Program offers a podcast to learn more about how you can assist isolated senior citizens and their caregivers. Check it out here.
Mountainland Dept. of Aging
586 East 800 North
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 229-3804
https://mountainland.org/covid-19
https://mountainland.org/friendly-callers
Community education classes for senior care
Meals on Wheels
801-229-3802
https://mountainland.org/mow-eligibility
Orem Senior Friendship Center
Curbside meal pickup
801-229-7111
Department of Workforce Services
Community Action Services and Food Bank
815 South Freedom Blvd., Provo, Utah
(801) 373-8200
https://communityactionprovo.
HEAT Program
478 South Geneva Road, Vineyard, UT
801-229-3855 or email heat@mountainland.org
https://mountainland.org/heat/
Rocky Mountain Power
1-888-221-7070
https://csapps.rockymountainpower.net/idm/my-account/payments/payment-arrangements
Dominion Energy
1-800-323-5517
https://www.dominionenergy.com/company/community/energy-assistance
Rent and Utility Assistance Available through the United Way. Call 211 or visit their website.
For other needs and resources, call 211 or look online at https://211utah.org/.
