# First Nations Help Resources - Utah ## National Resources - **National Indian Health Board (NIHB):** - **Phone:** 202-507-4070 - **Website:** [https://www.nihb.org](https://www.nihb.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy for tribal health care, public health initiatives, and policy resources. - **Native American Rights Fund (NARF):** - **Phone:** 1-800-447-0784 - **Website:** [https://www.narf.org](https://www.narf.org/) - **Description:** Legal assistance and advocacy for tribal sovereignty and justice. - **StrongHearts Native Helpline:** - **Phone:** 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) - **Website:** [https://strongheartshelpline.org](https://strongheartshelpline.org/) - **Services Provided:** Culturally appropriate support for Native Americans experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault. ## Statewide First Nations Services - **Utah Division of Indian Affairs:** - **Phone:** 801-715-6702 - **Website:** [https://indian.utah.gov](https://indian.utah.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, resource coordination, and cultural preservation for Utah's Native communities. - **Utah Tribal Emergency Response Committee (UTERC):** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Services Provided:** Emergency response support, resource distribution, and training for tribal communities. ## Regional Tribal Organizations ### Ute Indian Tribe (Uintah and Ouray Reservation) - **Ute Tribe Social Services Department:** - **Phone:** 435-722-3136 - **Website:** [http://www.utetribe.com](http://www.utetribe.com/) - **Office Location:** 6964 East 1000 South, Fort Duchesne, UT 84026 - **Specialized Services:** Child and family support, elder services, and community health programs. ### Navajo Nation (Utah Section) - **Navajo Nation Utah Commission:** - **Phone:** 435-678-1468 - **Website:** [https://www.navajo-nsn.gov](https://www.navajo-nsn.gov/) - **Office Location:** 708 S Main St, Blanding, UT 84511 - **Specialized Services:** Economic development, education advocacy, and cultural preservation. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Support:** - **Phone:** 1-844-762-8483 - **Website:** [https://mmiwusa.org](https://mmiwusa.org/) - **Description:** Reporting and support services for MMIW cases, including prevention and recovery efforts. ## Online Resources - **Utah Native American Legislative Liaison Committee:** - **Website:** [https://le.utah.gov/committee](https://le.utah.gov/committee) - **Features:** Updates on legislation impacting Utah's Native communities, meeting schedules, and public comment opportunities. ## Educational Resources - **American Indian Services (AIS):** - **Website:** [https://www.americanindianservices.org](https://www.americanindianservices.org/) - **Description:** Scholarships, workshops, and educational support for Native students in Utah. ## Additional Support - **Restoring Ancestral Winds (RAW):** - **Phone:** 801-442-0807 - **Website:** [https://restoringancestralwinds.org](https://restoringancestralwinds.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy and support for Native survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, with a focus on healing and cultural connection. --- _Updated as of January 4, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Utah Division of Indian Affairs at [https://indian.utah.gov](https://indian.utah.gov/)._