Juvenile Justice Youth Services

Offers a youth facility, shelter, and specialized information and referral. Also has youth, homeless/runaway and truancy counseling. Operates an adolescent residential treatment program and an independent living skills instruction course.
Description:

Parent and youth support and education groups. Parents and/or youth can receive youth services without participating in the juvenile justice system.

Eligibility:
Services youth between the ages of 12 and 17.
Service Hours:
24/7
Intake Procedure:
Walk in or call for information.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

Description:

Provides immediate intervention by engaging and motivating youth and families to access resources and resolve conflict. May help youth and families access and connect to appropriate community resources.

Eligibility:
All youth and their families.
Service Hours:
24/7
Intake Procedure:
Walk in or call for information.
Fees:
No cost.
Service Contact Information:

US

Description:

Offers parents and youth services without participating in the juvenile justice system.

Eligibility:
All youth and their families.
Service Hours:
24/7
Intake Procedure:
Walk in or call for information.
Fees:
No cost.
Service Contact Information:

US

Description:

Youth who cannot immediately go home or need a short-term time-out while they or family cools down, may be allowed to stay at the Youth Services facility for up to 72 hours for additional counseling and assessment. Many situations are resolved after this brief stay, or when necessary, individual plans can be made for extensions.

Eligibility:
Services youth between the ages of 12 and 17.
Service Hours:
24/7
Intake Procedure:
Walk in or call for information.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

Description:

Upon request, Community Counselors meet with youth and families at Archway.

Eligibility:
All youth and their families.
Service Hours:
24/7
Intake Procedure:
Walk in or call for information.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

Description:

The Adult Living for Transitional Achievement program offers diverse services to incarcerated youth to aid in their reentry into society. The program connects participants to community resources, community support systems, and helps them practice independent living skills to maintain housing and employment.

Eligibility:
Youth in trial placement/parole status or returning to the community from Secure Care who have been deemed to require additional treatment and supervision needs.
Service Hours:
24/7
Intake Procedure:
Referral from parole, secure care, or JJYS staff.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

jjys.utah.gov/services/alta/
Description:

The Gemstone program provides residential support to female youth including education, evidence-based therapy groups, vocational training, and family support services.

Eligibility:
Female, moderate to high risk youths age 14-18 who struggle to function appropriately in a school setting.
Service Hours:
24/7
Intake Procedure:
Referral from parole, secure care, or JJYS staff.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

jjys.utah.gov/services/gemstone/