Supporting the well-being of our Lancers and their families.
Welcome! This page is a “one-stop shop” for Granger High families. Whether you need immediate mental health support, help with food and rent, or want to sign up for free community classes, you will find those resources below.
🚨 1. Immediate Crisis & Mental Health Support
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
- SafeUT App: 24/7 private chat and tip line for Utah students and parents.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for free, confidential support.
- SMR (Stabilization & Mobile Response): Call 1-833-SAFE-FAM for in-home help during a family crisis.
- Huntsman Mental Health (HMHI): 24/7 local CrisisLine: 801-587-3000.
- NAMI Utah: Support groups for families managing mental health diagnoses.
- Utah FAM (Friends, Allies, & Mentors): Dedicated support for LGBTQ+ youth and allies.
🏠 2. Basic Needs (Food, Housing & Health)
- Utah 211: The best place to start for help with rent, utilities, and emergency clothing. Dial 2-1-1.
- Utah Food Bank Finder: Use this map to find the food pantry closest to your home in West Valley.
- Emergency Rental Assistance: Direct portal for help paying past-due rent or utilities.
- Health & Dental Resources: Low-cost clinics and dental care in Salt Lake County.
- Parent’s Guide to Prevention: How to discuss drugs and alcohol with your children.
🏘️ 3. MyHometown Free Community Classes
The MyHometown Initiative offers free classes (English, Piano, Computer Skills, Citizenship) and free childcare at local neighborhood hubs.
| Neighborhood Hub | Best for Families Near… | Current Class Schedule |
| Central Valley View | Valley View Park / 3900 S | View Classes |
| Central Granger | Granger High / 3500 S | View Classes |
| West Granger | WVC City Hall / 2700 W | View Classes |
| North-East Granger | Redwood Rd / 3100 S | View Classes |
🚀 4. Student Success & Career Growth
- PROG Development Center: Tech training, academic labs, and graduation support (2875 S. Decker Lake Dr).
- Granger Serves: Find local volunteer opportunities for school credit and service hours.
- Keys to Success: Utah’s platform for scholarship matching and career planning.
- ESLC Empowering Parents: Free English classes specifically for parents to help navigate the school system.
- Granite Adult Education: ESL, GED, and adult high school diploma programs in our district.
👩🏫 5. Meet Your GHS Counseling Team
Find your counselor based on the first letter of your last name.
| Student Last Name | Counselor | Phone | |
| A – BO | Ms. Brandy Oliver | 385-646-6311 | bmoliver@graniteschools.org |
| BR – DE | Ms. Shena Switzer | 385-646-6396 | smswitzer@graniteschools.org |
| DI – GOM | Ms. Monica Candia | 385-646-6366 | mdcandia@graniteschools.org |
| GON – J | Mrs. Seewer | 385-646-6315 | akseewer@graniteschools.org |
| K – MA | Mrs. Laural Takashima | 385-646-6310 | ltakashima@graniteschools.org |
| MB – ORO | Ms. Laura Sherman | 385-646-6312 | lrsherman@graniteschools.org |
| ORT – ROD | Mrs. Fortune (B)/Ms. Yardley (A) | 385-646-6364 | yfortune@graniteschools.o yfortune@graniteschools.org / cwyardley@graniteschools.org |
| ROE – TE | Ms. Samantha McMorrow | 385-646-6314 | sgmcmorrow@graniteschools.org |
| TH – Z | Mr. Jim Babcock | 385-646-6313 | jdbabcock@graniteschools.org |
Specialized Support:
- Social Workers: Ms. Liv Neilson (385-646-9294) & Ms. Mindy Leonard (385-646-8146)
- School Psychologists: Ms. Taylor Arney (385-646-8513) & Ms. Laura Bruuning (385-646-8085)
- College Access Advisor: TBD (385-646-6371)
📞 Quick Directory (Save This!)
| Resource | Purpose | Contact Info |
| SafeUT | Crisis / Tips | App or (833) 372-3388 |
| SMR | Family Crisis | (833) SAFE-FAM |
| Utah Food Bank | Local Food | Pantry Finder Website |
| Utah 211 | Basic Needs | Dial 2-1-1 |
| PROG Center | Youth Careers | (385) 685-0712 |
| MyHometown | Free Classes | (801) 963-3203 |
