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UPAN does not have an organized list of outpatient substance use treatment programs that offer IOP (intensive outpatient ) treatment for people releasing from prison.

There is an elderly mother, trying to gather information for her incarcerated 50 y o son and needs to know of some that will also write a letter acknowledging they will accept the person once paroled.
He would likely be living at home due to medical issues.

Does anyone have names of any programs in the Salt Lake Valley - maybe from Riverton to North Davis County that if the family member contacts them, they will provide a letter verifying that they will accept someone into their Treatment program? ... See MoreSee Less

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The Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) held a job fair for residents at community correctional centers on Wednesday, connecting employers with those seeking a fresh start.

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When people hear about a master-planned community serving individuals overcoming chronic homelessness, one of the first questions they usually ask is, “How will this impact public safety?”

The data tells the story.

Since opening in January 2025, The Other Side Village has had:

• Zero police calls related to Village residents or Village operations.
• Zero code enforcement cases.
• Full compliance with the Voluntary Cleanup Program and Remedial Action Plan overseen by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality and Salt Lake City.

At The Other Side Village, we don’t simply provide housing. We build a community rooted in accountability, responsibility, meaningful work, peer support, and healthy relationships. Residents are expected to contribute, support one another, and take ownership of the community they call home.

When people experience whole-person change, neighborhoods become stronger—not weaker.

For too long, the conversation around homelessness has focused on managing problems. We believe the better path is transforming lives. When transformation happens, public safety improves, communities thrive, and everyone benefits.

The Other Side Village is proving that compassion and accountability together create safer communities for everyone.

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Just like in high school, every prison yard is full of people who love to stir the pot and watch what boils over.

The first time Daniel witnessed a gang beatdown over gossip, he was sitting two tables away in San Quentin's chow hall.

Through a recovery community and cognitive behavioral therapy, he came to understand how dangerous prison gossip is: a rumor that someone is an informant or a sex offender doesn't need to be proven to get that person killed, and how far the cycle of normalization had taken him from his own humanity.

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About UPAN

The Utah Prisoner Advocate Network (UPAN) is dedicated to supporting families and loved ones as they navigate the challenging journey of incarceration. When a friend or family member is incarcerated, it can be an overwhelming experience, as supporters face the complex rules, regulations, and restrictions of life separated by bars. UPAN works to make this transition less complicated and isolating by providing resources and support for families while also advocating for better conditions and fairness within Utah’s correctional facilities. Please visit our About Page to learn more.

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UPAN is a proud coalition member of People Not Prisons, a group of advocacy groups working on behalf of people with mental health conditions, people recovering from substance use disorders, and men and women caught up in Utah’s criminal justice system.

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