Davis Tech Cares Center

Need help? The Student Resource Center is open to you!

The Davis Tech CARES Center (Center for Assistance Resources and Educational Success) is a safe space for all students to access and utilize a variety of campus and community resources to foster their success through acceptance, respect, and empowerment.

The Davis Tech CARES Center provides a variety of support services for current students, including a Food Pantry, Computer Center, free snacks, and personalized referrals to financial, mental health, and physical wellness resources through our CARES staff.

If you would like more information about the available resources , or would like to set up a time to talk to our Social Work interns, please click the Information Request button below.

INFORMATION REQUEST

NOTE: If you have questions about enrolling, schedule changes, etc., please visit Student Information.

Where are We Located
location - Resource centerRoom 1007 - student commons area, across from the Culinary Café
Regular Hours
  • Food Pantry
    • Mon, Tue, Thu | 9am-4pm
    • Wed | 9am-6:30pm
    • Fri | by appointment only
  • Lobby, Snacks, Computer Center
    • Mon - Thu | 8am-9pm
    • Fri | 8am-6pm
Contact Information
  • Emergency | 911
  • Mental Health | 988
  • Campus Security | 801-593-7911
Onsite Social Worker
  • Shayla Kaminske
    Licensed Counselor Social Worker
  • Office | 801-593-2281
  • Cell | 385-424-0665
  • Email

Resources and Services

 

Clothing/Furniture/Household
  • DI Voucher Voucher for clothing at DI for students to use to purchase professional clothing for interviews after graduation. See CARES Center Staff for details
  • Salvation Army – Ogden Donation Center, Family Store 801-621-3580 Visit Us Tue-Sat: 10am-6pm
Davis Tech Resources
  • Financial Aid and Scholarships Can help with applications for financial aid and scholarships 801-293-2129 Visit Us
  • UTA Bus Pass see Student Services for details Visit Us
Domestic Violence/Abuse
  • Safe Harbor Safe Harbor, a non-profit organization, provides shelter, supportive services and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as education, awareness and resources to our community. 801-444-9161 Visit Us
  • Utah Domestic Violence Coalition Utah Domestic Violence Coalition offers a 24/7 statewide domestic violence crisis hotline. It provides free and confidential supports and resources for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. 800-897-5465 Visit Us
Family Services
  • Family Support Center of Ogden Parent education, supportive services, crisis childcare ages 0-11, adoption respite care, stepfamily classes, parenting classes, youth development 801-393-3113 Visit Us
  • Head Start - Davis School District Free preschool (head start/early head start) title 1, pregnant parent, ages 0-5, family support services. *Head start is offered in other school districts 801-402-0650 Visit Us
  • LDS Family Services Counseling services, missionary services, single expectant parent services, support groups, adoption consultation and referrals, emergency response psychological care. Speak with local Bishops Visit Us
  • Office of Child Care (DWS) Help with childcare expenses 866-435-7414 Visit Us
  • Open Doors Crisis/Respite Nursery Clearfield Center: 801-773-0712 *24-hour crisis hotline After hours weekday: 801-336-8936 After hours weekend: 801-336-8939 *Emergency childcare needs. For crisis and selfcare. Helps stressed out parents that need a break. Visit Us
Food Assistance Programs
  • Bountiful Food Pantry Food Pantry 801-299-8464 Visit Us Mon-Fri: 11am-1pm | Tue-Thu: 6pm-8pm | Sat: 10am-12pm
  • Catholic Community Services Food Pantry 801-428-1294 Visit Us Tue-Fri: 9am-12pm
  • Fish-N-Loaves Food bank 801-544-2426 Mon-Fri: 9am-2pm
  • Open Doors Food pantry Layton: 801-771-4642 | Clearfield: 801-773-0712 Tue, Wed: 9am-4pm | Fri 9am-1pm
  • Salvation Army Food bank Visit Us Sale Lake: Mon-Fri, 9am-4:40pm | Sun, 10am-12:30pm | Ogden: Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm
  • SNAP (DWS) Provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being 801-529-0950 Visit Us Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
  • WIC Supplemental nutrition program for woman, infants, and children. 877-942-5437 Visit Us Mon-Fri :11am-1pm | Tue-Thu: 6pm-8pm | Sat 10am-12pm
Healthcare/Hopitals/Clinics
  • Drug Rehab Centers in Kaysville Find the best alcohol and drug rehabs in Kaysville, UT. Browse 25 nearby treatment centers and search for inpatient, outpatient, or detox treatment. Visit Us
  • Drug Rehab Locator A Comprehensive Directory of Addiction treatment Centers in America. Visit Us
  • Journey Clinic Women’s clinic; care for those who are sexually active, pregnant, considering an abortion, or have had an abortion. Provide education, advocacy, nurse consultations, ultrasounds, and post-abortion support. 385-383-7144 Visit Us
  • Midtown Community Health Center Healthcare center, accepts patients with no health or dental insurance. 801-344-0030 Visit Us Mon-Fri: 7:30am-6pm
  • Pantry Smiles Free dental care to qualifying students. See CARES Center staff for details/eligibility
  • Take Care Utah Free help with health care insurance, CHIP, Obamacare 211 or 801-973-0256 Email Visit Us Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm (live chat)
Housing/Utilities
  • Davis Community Housing Assistance with housing 801-451-2587 Visit Us Mon-Thu 7am-5pm
  • HEAT (DWS) Assistance with heating and/or cooling. Water assistance is available for emergency needs. Apply online: 866-205-4357 Visit Us
  • Homeless to Housing (Open Doors) Short term rental program for families in temporary crisis. For families who are homeless or are about to be homeless. Layton: 801-771-4642 | Clearfield: 801-773-0712 Visit Us
  • Housing Connect Provides affordable housing while promoting self-sufficiency. 801-284-4400 Visit Us
  • Section 8 Housing (HUD) Determine eligibility for assisted housing programs including public housing. Visit Us
  • Utah Nonprofit Housing Corporation Improve “quality of life” by providing decent, safe, affordable housing, focus on low and very-low-income individuals. 801-364-6617 Visit Us
Legal Information/Consultation
  • People’s Legal Aid Provides Utah residents free education and legal advice for housing issues and low-or no cost eviction defense. 801-477-6975 Visit Us
LGBTQ+ Resources
  • Mama Dragons Program for mothers/parents of LGBTQ+ youth. Help parents accept, affirm, and celebrate their LGBTQ+ child Email
  • Ogden Pride Center Youth outreach, social support groups 801-917-4588 Visit Us
  • Utah Pride Center Mental health services, peer to peer support, programs and groups, education and training 801-539-8800 Visit Us Mon-Fri: 3pm-8pm (walk-in hours)
Mental Health/Counseling
  • Davis Behavioral Health Mental/behavioral health services. Offer services on a sliding scale based on income. 24-hour Crisis Hotline: 801-683-5356 801-773-7060 Visit Us
  • Detox Rehabs Offers and online resource for finding substance abuse treatment programs in your area 888-927-3451 Visit Us
  • Family Counseling Center Offer family, couple, and individual counseling. Services offered on a sliding scale based on income 801-399-1600 Visit Us Mon-Thu: 9am-8pm | Fri: 9am-2pm
  • Live Another Day Offers an online resource for finding substance abuse treatment programs in your area 1-866-932-5667 Visit Us
  • Nu Hope Utah Working together to prevent suicide in Northern Utah. Visit Us
  • Opportunity Center, LLC Provides online mental health and self-help resources Visit Us
  • SafeUT Free licensed counselors providing crisis intervention & emotional support. There is also an app. 833-372-3388 Visit Us
  • Trula Get free, short-term counseling at Davis Tech by calling 1-800-573-5960. Connect with a licensed therapist for virtual sessions to address mental health issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship problems. Real-time support or scheduled sessions available in multiple languages, 24/7/365. Coaching helps you enhance your overall quality of life, make positive lifestyle changes, and achieve personal goals. 1-800-573-5960 Visit Us
Refugee Services
  • Davis Dreamers Help undocumented students graduate from college. Provide privately funded scholarships. Provide mentors to students who help guide them through school 801-643-0140 Visit Us
  • Refugee Services (DWS) Aid refugees in finding employment and offer support for integrating into their new life. Refugee center, English language skills, women and youth services, case management. 801-618-5096 Visit Us