Resources

The Women’s Success Center works with students to help them find the best approaches to problem solving and connect them with a network of campus and community support.

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Monday-Friday: 8am - 5pm

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(801) 863-3010

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Campus & Community Resources

We work closely with our campus and community partners to ensure students are receiving the best support available. To get connected, browse the resources below based on your needs.

Mamava Pods

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UVU has seven Mamava pods on campus for mothers to have a quiet, private place to pump breast milk or nurse their child. To access the pods download the Mamava app, which gives you secure access to the pods. For questions about the pods, contact UVU Human Resources at 801-863-8207.
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Financial Aid

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Financial Aid is available to assist students in staying up to date on their account information in addition to understanding any tuition-related holds, FAFSA, and scholarships. When available, their website will update with the deadlines for application requirements, appeals, and loan requests for each semester.

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Student Health Services

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Students can access low cost and available services in the areas of medical and psychiatric care, psychological services, learning disability assessment services, and suicide awareness and prevention.
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Accessibility Services

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The Accessibility Services office can help with many accommodations when it comes to attending school to be successful. Some services they can provide: ASL Interpretations, Note Takers, Pregnancy-related conditions, and more!

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Tutoring

UVU has many spaces on campus that provide tutoring to students without any fees. Check out the offices below:       

Food Insecurity

The limited or uncertain access to nutritionally adequate and safe foods is called food insecurity (Broton & Goldrick-Rab, 2018).

Students can take advantage of food pantries, access Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps), and more community resources to help with food insecurities.

  • UVU Food Pantry
    In partnership with Community Action Services and Food Bank, this on-campus food pantry is available to students, faculty, and staff struggling with food insecurity. The UVU Food Pantry offers canned goods and boxed items along with basic hygiene items, and some baby products such as formula, diapers, etc.  
    (801) 863-8786
  • UVU Fresh Food Fridays
    Fresh Food Fridays is a new program to bring fresh produce to UVU students. Students just need a reusable bag and a UVU ID to shop the fresh fruits and vegetables.
    (801) 863-8786
  • Community Action Services and Food Bank – Provo
    Provides food items to individuals and families in need. 
    (801) 373-8200

Housing Insecurity

The continuum of housing security looks different depending on age and circumstances. Some examples are difficulty in making rent or utility payments, eviction, or homelessness (Broton & Goldrick-Rab, 2018).

Students can find information about Residential Community Leaders at UVU, Affordable Housing Database, Mountainland HEAT Program, and more.

Family Resources

UVU supports families and offers the following resources to help parent-students on campus as they navigate their way through school. 

  • UVU New Parents Website
  • Wee Care
    On-campus childcare for parents who are currently enrolled at UVU. 
    (801) 863-7266
  • Leave of Absence 
    There are many reasons why someone might have to pause their studies, including family responsibilities. If you need time off from school, don't just leave, leave the right way by filling out a leave of absence.
    (801) 863- 5754
  • UVU Food Pantry
    In partnership with Community Action Services and Food Bank, this on-campus food pantry is available to students, faculty, and staff struggling with food insecurity. The UVU Food Pantry offers canned goods and boxed items along with basic hygiene items, and some baby products such as formula, diapers, etc.  
    (801) 863-8786
  • Care about childcare:
    Care About Childcare at Utah Valley University assists parents, providers and community partners by providing referrals that promote high quality childcare and afterschool care that is accessible and affordable for all Utah families, offering low-cost educational opportunities, supporting collaborations, and maintaining current resources.
    (801) 863-8589

Community Resources

The community that surrounds UVU supports families by offering the following resources: 

  • Breastfeeding Support
    If you are struggling to breastfeed, need support or just have some questions there are resources available to you. Specialized lactation consultants are on hand to help you meet your breastfeeding goals.
    Text questions to lactation consultants at (38) 312-0127 or call
    (801) 851-7312
  • Care About Childcare
    Care About Childcare is an online resource for parents looking for reliable, safe childcare. Here you can view profiles of childcare providers throughout the state of Utah.
  • Pioneer Community Church Diaper and Formula Pantry:
    Serves anyone in Utah County who is struggling financially and needs assistance with diapers and/or formula.
    4038 N, Ira Hodges Scenic Pkwy Eagle Mountain, UT
    (385)258-3140
  • WIC Programs (Utah Women, Infants and Children) :
    Provides food for pregnant women, nursing mothers, and young children.
  • Baby Your Baby (BYB) :
    Temporary medical coverage for low-income, pregnant women who qualify. BYB covers pregnancy-related outpatient services provided by any Utah Medicaid Provider. It does not cover the delivery of the baby.
  • United Way 211:
    Three-digit number that connects people to the services they need, such as housing and utility assistance, food resources, legal aid, and more. Kids on the Move: Provides services to low-income children with special needs and to assist families. Includes Early Intervention and Early Head Start.
    (801) 221-9930
  • Mountainlands Family Health Center:
    Provides well-baby checks, immunizations, dental services, pre-natal care, vision/hearing screenings, health counseling and more.
    (801) 429-2000

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UVU offers an on-campus, outpatient mental health clinic providing affordable, quality therapy to community members and UVU students. In-person services are at our on-site clinic in Orem, Utah. All clinic staff members are advanced graduate students working under the supervision of licensed clinical faculty supervisors.

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Childcare

  • Pioneer Community Church Diaper and Formula Pantry:
    Serves anyone in Utah County who is struggling financially and needs assistance with diapers and/or formula.
    4038 N, Ira Hodges Scenic Pkwy Eagle Mountain, UT
    (385)258-3140
  • WIC Programs (Utah Women, Infants and Children) :
    Provides food for pregnant women, nursing mothers, and young children.
  • Baby Your Baby (BYB) :
    Temporary medical coverage for low-income, pregnant women who qualify. BYB covers pregnancy-related outpatient services provided by any Utah Medicaid Provider. It does not cover the delivery of the baby.
  • United Way 211:
    Three-digit number that connects people to the services they need, such as housing and utility assistance, food resources, legal aid, and more. Kids on the Move: Provides services to low-income children with special needs and to assist families. Includes Early Intervention and Early Head Start.
    (801) 221-9930
  • Mountainlands Family Health Center:
    Provides well-baby checks, immunizations, dental services, pre-natal care, vision/hearing screenings, health counseling and more.
    (801) 429-2000
  • Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Line:
    Serves to protect children from abuse and neglect.
    (855) 323-3237
  • Care about childcare:
    Care About Childcare at Utah Valley University assists parents, providers and community partners by providing referrals that promote high quality childcare and afterschool care that is accessible and affordable for all Utah families, offering low-cost educational opportunities, supporting collaborations, and maintaining current resources.
    (801) 863-8589
  • Wee Care Center:
    Provides a safe haven for the children of UVU parent students. While these parents are pursuing a better life through education, they know their children are being cared for in a warm, inviting and nurturing environment.
    (801) 863-7266
  • Breastfeeding Support
    If you are struggling to breastfeed, need support or just have some questions there are resources available to you. Specialized lactation consultants are on hand to help you meet your breastfeeding goals.
    Text questions to lactation consultants at (38) 312-0127 or call
    (801) 851-7312
  • Care About Childcare
    Care About Childcare is an online resource for parents looking for reliable, safe childcare. Here you can view profiles of childcare providers throughout the state of Utah.

Abuse Services

  • The Refuge (WCCIC): 
    Their mission is to provide a caring, advocating, safe and educationally-based environment for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and to protect victims from further abuse or exploitation. Contact information:
    Domestic violence 24-hour hotline: (801) 377-5500
    Rape Crisis 24-hour hotline: (801) 356-2511
  • UVU Victim Support Services: 
    The Victims Navigator is available to consult with students regarding the services on campus and in the community for survivors. The Victims Navigator can also refer student victims to campus and community resources such as: counseling and support groups, academic resources, community Victims Advocates, UVU Victims Advocate, law enforcement, and medical care. Schedule a free consultation by calling Student Health Services.
    (801) 863-8876
  • Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Line:
    Serves to protect children from abuse and neglect.
    (855) 323-3237
  • ChainBreaker Foundation: 
    Provides support and educational classes for those affected by domestic violence. 
    (801) 234-0742
  • Institute for Cognitive Therapy:
    ICT provides outpatient substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health services for adolescent and adults. JRI certified to provide substance abuse services for Court-mandated clients. Domestic violence programs treat both perpetrators and victims, and provide separate groups for men and women, and based on risk levels. Includes Evidence-based program models for prevention including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Telehealth options available.
    (801) 802-8608
  • The Office for Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Title IX:
    Is dedicated to promoting Utah Valley University’s core theme of inclusion and diversity into our workforce and educational programs. We are committed to fostering a welcoming culture of respect by providing equal opportunities through proactive outreach, training, recruitment, and education. We promptly address concerns of discrimination, harassment, sexual assault, and sexual misconduct fairly and confidentially, following our policies and procedures to support a safe campus.

Legal Services

  • BYU Community Legal Clinic:
    The Community Legal Clinic provides free legal services to those in need. Second and third year law students under the direction of Professor Carl Hernandez represent clients in matters including immigration, contracts, housing, and other matters. Citizenship and other community classes are also taught at the clinic.
    BYU Office of Belonging, Wilkinson Center #2400, 1060 E. Campus Dr., Provo, UT 84604
    (801) 297-7049
  • Utah County Family Justice Center:
    A community effort to serve persons seeking legal advice Utah Legal Services provides free legal help in noncriminal cases to low-income Utahns. Provides a one-stop clinic of resources including legal, housing, and victim assistance.
    151 South University Avenue Ste 1601,, Provo, UT 84601
    (801) 851-8508
  • Timpanogos Legal Center: 
    The TLC is a free legal center that operates the Family Justice Center Walk-in Clinic (“FJC”). Law students work with the FJC, which is a free clinic for people with divorce, custody, or family law related issues. Advice on immigration and housing is also available. On the first Tuesday of each month an attorney is available to advise senior citizens on legal issues common to the elderly. Clients can also access services and information from community partners including: Community Action, the Division of Child and Family Services, Victim Advocates, Department of Workforce Services, Centro Hispano, Housing, Timpanogos Legal Center, and other agencies.
    Utah County Health and Justice Building, 151 South University Avenue, Room 1601, Provo, 84601
    (801) 649-8898

Education Resources

The Women's Success Center is interested in promoting the value of an education to all students and their families. Here are some of the educational and outreach tools we share:

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