If you are affected by the Federal Government Shutdown, here are Utah-based resources available to you right now. This guide keeps things simple: manage cash flow, secure food and health coverage, keep your utilities on, and protect your housing.
NOTE: This information is gathered from public internet sources. Programs change; always click through, confirm details, and beware of scams (no fees to apply for SNAP, Medicaid, UI, housing, or 2-1-1). If something looks off, call the official numbers on the linked sites to verify before sharing personal info.
This is not legal, financial, or life advice; seek licensed professionals for help.
🕐 What to do first (10-minute plan)
Cash flow triage: File or reopen your Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim through the Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) at jobs.utah.gov, and certify weekly online.
Food & health coverage: Apply for SNAP (Food Stamps) and Medicaid through the Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) using the myCase portal. Check eligibility for WIC through the Utah Department of Health (UDOH).
Keep the heat and lights on: Apply for LIHEAP (Home Energy Assistance Target Program) through DWS or Community Action Agencies. Contact Rocky Mountain Power or Dominion Energy Utah for hardship or deferred payment plans.
Housing stability: Find rent and mortgage help through the Utah Housing Corporation (UHC) and HUD Utah.
One-stop referrals: Dial 2-1-1 Utah or visit 211utah.org for food, shelter, utilities, and emergency financial resources.
🔗 Links & Resources (Utah)
Income & Jobs
Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS):
🔗 https://jobs.utah.gov/
Unemployment Insurance (File or Reopen):
🔗 https://jobs.utah.gov/ui/home/
Utah Job Connection:
🔗 https://jobs.utah.gov/jobseeker/
Food Access
SNAP (Food Assistance):
🔗 https://jobs.utah.gov/customereducation/services/foodstamps/
Apply via myCase:
🔗 https://jobs.utah.gov/mycase/
WIC (Women, Infants & Children):
🔗 https://wic.utah.gov/
Utah Food Bank:
🔗 https://www.utahfoodbank.org/
Health Coverage
Medicaid & CHIP:
🔗 https://medicaid.utah.gov/
Apply via myCase:
🔗 https://jobs.utah.gov/mycase/
Community Health Centers:
🔗 https://www.auch.org/find-a-health-center
Heat, Utilities & Weatherization
LIHEAP (Energy Assistance):
🔗 https://jobs.utah.gov/housing/seal/energyassist.html
Weatherization Assistance Program:
🔗 https://jobs.utah.gov/housing/seal/weatherization.html
Rocky Mountain Power Assistance Programs:
🔗 https://www.rockymountainpower.net/account/billing/payment-assistance.html
Dominion Energy Utah Assistance:
🔗 https://www.dominionenergy.com/utah/billing/billing-options/assistance
Housing
Utah Housing Corporation (UHC):
🔗 https://utahhousingcorp.org/
HUD Utah:
🔗 https://www.hud.gov/states/utah
Rental & Mortgage Assistance:
🔗 https://jobs.utah.gov/housing/
One-stop referrals
2-1-1 Utah:
🔗 https://www.211utah.org/
Community Action Partnership of Utah:
🔗 https://caputah.org/
Legal Help
Utah Legal Services:
🔗 https://www.utahlegalservices.org/
Disability Law Center (DLC):
🔗 https://disabilitylawcenter.org/
Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake:
🔗 https://www.legalaidsocietyofsaltlake.org/
Utah State Bar Lawyer Referral:
🔗 https://www.utahbar.org/
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