Utah State University Extension Service - Box Elder County

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USU Extension Service - Brigham City, Box Elder County
Provides educational materials, newsletters, classes and workshops to the public. Includes food production support services, personal financial counseling, water resources conservation, nutrition and home management instruction, parenting skills classes, relationship workshops, youth agricultural programs, and public awareness education. Also offers substance use disorder education/prevention and stepfamily/blended family support groups.
Description:

Provide numerous and valuable information based on research of practical principles that can help parents ways to raise responsible children and methods to make parenting less stressful.

Eligibility:
Must be 18 years or older and be in a parenting role (parent or legal guardian) for parenting courses; Entire family is invited to Smart Steps.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit website to sign up.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

extension.usu.edu/signup
Description:

The Smart Dating course provides resources based on research to teach individuals how to find healthy romantic relationships. Taught by family life educators to people thinking about dating, currently dating, and wondering if they are ready for a more serious commitment. Couple Relationships course teaches marriage or committed couples about maintaining, and strengthening healthy relationships.

Eligibility:
Smart Dating: Men and women, 18 years and older; Couple Relationships course: Adults in married or committed relationships.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit website to sign up.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

Description:

Provides educational material to the public in areas of home economics, horticulture, agriculture, 4-H Youth programs, community development, and water quality.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call, walk in, or visit website for more information.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

Description:

Provides educational material on crop trials, insect pests, soils, food preparation, and food safety.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call, walk in, or visit website for more information.
Fees:
Vary. Some services low or no cost.
Service Contact Information:

US

Description:

Water quality information available related to conserving water and applying it correctly.

Eligibility:
Box Elder County residents.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit website for information.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

Description:

Education, classes, and workshops on proper nutrition, food preparation, food storage, healthy living, and healthy eating on a budget.

Eligibility:
Boy Elder County residents.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call, walk in, or visit website for more information.
Fees:
Vary by service.
Service Contact Information:

US

Description:

Personal financial counseling and instruction. Information and resources available on credit, estate planning, paying down debt, long term care insurance, buying a car, and bill tracking.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call for appointment or for more information on workshops.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

Description:

Instruction on home management skills, family finance, and healthy relationships.

Eligibility:
Box Elder County residents.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call, walk in, or visit website for more information.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

Description:

Assists youth in acquiring knowledge, building character, and developing skills in a fun learning environment that will enable them to become self directing, productive members of society.

Eligibility:
Grades K-12
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Visit website to enroll.
Fees:
$10 annual enrollment.
Service Contact Information:

US

Description:

Provides information and education regarding substance use disorder, specifically opioid use, through the HEART Initiative. Education topics include chronic pain management, injury prevention, Naloxone training, and referral to other substance use providers.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call for information including current programs.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

Description:

Stepfamily workshops through the Smart Steps for Stepfamilies program. Classes are mostly held virtually, with some in person courses available.

Eligibility:
For dating, cohabitating, or remarried couples who have children from a previous relationship.
Service Hours:
Class times vary.
Intake Procedure:
Visit website to register.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

US

extension.usu.edu/signup