Self Reliance

Self-Reliance Resources

1. Self-Reliance Services-

   • Gospel Tools app and church website- ChurchofJesusChrist.org (under “Libraries”- “Living Life” or “Gospel Library”) or at this link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/life-help/self-reliance?lang=eng

   • A number of different self-reliance groups-

     • Emotional Resilience

     • Personal Finances

     • Starting and Growing my Business

     • Find a Better job

     • Education for Better Work

   • These are resources that can benefit all

     • Even if we aren’t personally dealing with one of these challenges, we likely know someone who is and this can help us better help them

     • Reach out to ward or stake leaders to join a specific self-reliance group

2. “Life Help” 

• Gospel Tools app and church website- ChurchofJesusChrist.org (under “Libraries”- “Living Life” or “Gospel Library”) or at this link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/life-help?lang=eng

• Has guidance and support for a variety of topics including:

• abuse 

• suicide 

• same-sex attraction and transgender issues

3. 211utah.org: https://211utah.org/

• Has thousands of community resources including:

• Mental Health and Addictions

• Housing and Utilities

• Food

• Transportation

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Employment

• Education and Training

4. Resources consultant for reliance and welfare

• Have hundreds of area specific resources

• Can be contacted through stake leadership

• One very helpful tool: Self Reliance Plan Form: 

  • Church website, can search under Self-Reliance Plan or at this link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/shared/content/english/pdf/welfare/PD60007387_000_SelfReliancePlan_Member_Web_Interactive.pdf

“Members use this form on their own or with the assistance of a mentor. The form helps members assess their needs, income, and expenses; identify available resources; identify service they can give in return for assistance received; and develop their own plan for becoming more self-reliant.”