Largest County Budget Contributors, Part 4 of 5

Human Services and Mental Health

One of the most important responsibilities a county has is to provide mental health services to those most in need. In addition to mental health, Salt Lake County is a leader in providing services for our aging, youth, and substance abuse populations. The vast majority of these funds come from federal and outside sources. For example, in our Aging Services Department, the budget is $19,299,594 with $9.4 million coming from outside sources and $9.8 million coming from county funding.

Some of Salt Lake County Human Services responsibilities are:

19 Senior Centers. The following are located within District 3:
 - Taylorsville Senior Center
 - West Jordan Senior Center
 - Murray Heritage Senior Center

The Harman Home

Health Department
 - A new health clinic will be built in District 3 at the West Jordan government complex

Environmental Health Building in District 3 located in Murray

20 Libraries. We have one of the best library systems in the nation! You can find the following county libraries within District 3:
 - Headquarters of the Salt Lake County Library system at the Viridian in West Jordan
 - Taylorsville Library
 - West Valley Library

Aging Services

Mental Health Treatment

Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Criminal Justice Services

Youth Services

Total Aging, Library, Health Department, Mental Health: $247,151,599