Get The Help You Need!
- Autism Council of Utah
- Jul 26
- 2 min read
Taking Care of YOU: Self-Care for Family Caregivers
Only when we first help ourselves can we effectively help others. Caring for yourself is one of the most important and one of the most often forgotten things you can do as a caregiver. When your needs are taken care of , the person you care for will benefit, too.
Effects of Caregiving on Health and Well Being
The combination of loss, prolonged stress, the physical demands of caregiving, and the biological vulnerabilities that come with age place you at risk for significant health problems as well. Caregivers report problems attending to their own health and well-being while managing caregiving responsibilities.
Sleep Deprivation
Poor Eating Habits
Failure To Exercise
Get The Help You Need!
Life Threatening Emergency - Need Help Now?
Call 911or Go To The Emergency Room
SafeUT - 24/7 -The SafeUT - Crisis counselors are available 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year; offering students, parents/guardians, and educators professional and confidential help at no cost. Support is immediate and confidential, and as easy as reaching for your phone and sending that first message.
Call (833) 372-3388 or (801) 587-3000
Utah Warm Line - Provides a listening ear to Utah residents dealing with personal struggles. Callers get connected to certified peer support specialists. Warm line works closely with Utah Crisis Line and M.C.O.T. - Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams.
Call (801) 587-1055
Every Day - 8:00 - 11:00pm
Crisis Text Line - Helps provide resources and fine support nearby
Text: HOME to 741741
Crisis Line - Speak with a certified crisis worker
Call or Text 988
Call (801) 587-3000
National Suicide & Crisis Hotline - 24 Hour - Receive specialized, individualized support from certified crisis workers trained in suicide prevention, de-escalation, and stabilization. Get connected to mental health resources. Has an option to be directed a Spanish crisis line. They work closely with the Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams (M.C.O.T.) to provide in-person support and crisis intervention.
Call or Text 988
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