Best Buddies Utah Friendship Programs
Best Buddies in Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah - Salt Lake County County
Source checked
Jun 1, 2026
Salt Lake City-Provo
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Provider overview
Best Buddies Utah Friendship Programs gives families, teens, college students, and adults a statewide social connection path with school, college, citizen, and online friendship options for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit organization with Utah programs focused on friendship, leadership, jobs, family support, and community inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://www.bestbuddies.org/utah/contact-us/
- Phone
- 1-800-89-BUDDY
- utah@bestbuddies.org
- Ages
- School chapters, college chapters, adult citizen friendship participants, and e-Buddies participants age 13 and older
- Season
- Year-round chapter and friendship matching, with school-year timing for many school programs
- Cost
- The source does not list a public participation fee; families should confirm chapter requirements, event costs, transportation, and any application or volunteer steps.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
The Utah contact page lists the state email and national phone number; the friendship page lists local Utah chapters and a Salt Lake City Citizens program.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Utah friendship matching and chapter events
One-to-one friendship matching, school and college chapters, citizen friendship programs, e-Buddies, local events, and Utah contact support.
- Ages
- School chapters, college chapters, adult citizen friendship participants, and e-Buddies participants age 13 and older
- Season
- Year-round chapter and friendship matching, with school-year timing for many school programs
- Schedule
- The friendship page says buddy pairs are encouraged to spend in-person time together at least twice a month and communicate at least weekly; local chapters and events vary.
- Cost
- The source does not list a public participation fee; families should confirm chapter requirements, event costs, transportation, and any application or volunteer steps.
How we checked this listing (2 public sources)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 1, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Best Buddies Utah Friendship page describes one-to-one friendship matching for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, in-person meet-ups, office and chapter events, weekly communication, e-Buddies for ages 13 and older, and a Utah chapter list including Salt Lake City Citizens, Utah schools, and colleges; the Utah contact page lists email and phone.
- Sources used
- 2 public sources
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Utah friendship matching and chapter events
The official Best Buddies Utah Friendship page describes one-to-one friendship matching for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, in-person meet-ups, office and chapter events, weekly communication, e-Buddies for ages 13 and older, and a Utah chapter list including Salt Lake City Citizens, Utah schools, and colleges; the Utah contact page lists email and phone.
Details found
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: Best Buddies describes matching participants with and without IDD based on location and shared interests, plus office and chapter events, group activities, onsite support, and regular staff contact with participants.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm local chapter availability, age fit, match timing, event supervision, transportation, communication expectations, online safety for e-Buddies, and whether a school or citizen program is currently open.
What we checked
What we found: The official Best Buddies Utah Friendship page describes one-to-one friendship matching for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, in-person meet-ups, office and chapter events, weekly communication, e-Buddies for ages 13 and older, and a Utah chapter list including Salt Lake City Citizens, Utah schools, and colleges; the Utah contact page lists email and phone.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
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- Provider websiteBest Buddies Utah Friendship
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- Provider websiteBest Buddies Utah Contact Us
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What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is Best Buddies Utah Friendship Programs reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Best Buddies in Utah?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
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