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PROVO, UT · WITHIN ABOUT 25 MILES

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Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine–Provo (NoordaCOM).

Campus support, local essentials, public benefits, and student-focused health-insurance guidance in one place.

SUPPORT ON CAMPUS

Campus resources.

Verified services available directly to Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine–Provo (NoordaCOM) students. Use the contact links below when an appointment or immediate assistance is needed.

01Food & basic needs

Gnome Noms Food Pantry

Backed by Student Affairs and employee donations, Gnome Noms provides Noorda students with convenient access to food, snacks, pantry staples, and personal-hygiene products throughout the year.

Grab-and-go meals and snacks: protein shakes, macaroni-and-cheese cups, microwavable soups, chunky soups in pop-top cans, and ramen or Cup Noodles.
Refrigerated and frozen items: Hot Pockets, single-serve pizzas, frozen meals, Uncrustables, butter, eggs, cheese, individual milk containers, and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Pantry staples: shelf-stable milk or cream, salt, pepper, vegetable oil, peanut butter, jelly, bread, canned corn, canned green beans, and black beans.
Personal-hygiene products: laundry pods, toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, and lotion. Stock varies based on donations and student use.

02Physical + mental health

Noorda student health resources

A single starting point for Noorda students seeking mental-health support, urgent or emergency care, incident reporting, and help using the student health plan.

Headspace mental-health resources are available to Noorda students through the school’s enrollment link.
Intermountain Health provides urgent-care telehealth plus a locator for nearby urgent-care and emergency-room facilities.
Aetna Student Health members can search for a doctor and retrieve a digital or printable insurance ID card.
Students can use Noorda’s forms to report an incident or submit a diversity grievance.

Access Headspace ↗Urgent-care telehealth ↗Find urgent care or an ER ↗Find an Aetna doctor ↗Get an Aetna ID card ↗Report an incident ↗Submit a diversity grievance ↗

03Campus safety

Noorda Security Services

Contact campus security for security or badging questions, on-campus emergencies, safety concerns, or a secure escort to your vehicle.

Security Services: 385-404-4617.
Email: securityservices@noorda.edu.
On-campus security escorts are available to College members year-round.
For an emergency outside normal business hours, call 911 first and then contact Security Services.

Call Security Services Email Security Services Review campus security policy ↗

04Academic support

Academic Success advising & peer tutoring

Noorda students can schedule individualized support with Academic Success or request an appointment with a peer tutor from one campus-resource card.

Use the Academic Success scheduling page to select an available advising appointment.
Use the separate peer-tutoring request form when you would like course-focused help from a student tutor.
Appointment availability and tutor matching are managed by Noorda’s Academic Success team.

Schedule Academic Success ↗Request peer tutoring ↗

05Emergency financial support

Noorda-COM Cares Fund

An internal request pathway for Noorda students experiencing exceptional financial need.

Use Noorda’s official Cares Fund Request form to ask for assistance.
This resource is intended for exceptional need rather than routine educational expenses.
Submitting the form is a request; Noorda determines eligibility and any available assistance.

Open the Cares Fund request ↗

06Family support

United Way Sub for Santa assistance

Noorda Student Affairs can help eligible student families complete the seasonal Sub for Santa sign-up and verification process.

Available to students who live in Utah County and have children.
Sign up and complete verification through Student Affairs—there is no need to visit United Way directly.
This is a seasonal program; submit the intake form and confirm current deadlines with Student Affairs.

Open the Sub for Santa intake form ↗

ADVICE FROM YOUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY

What students learn should be easier to share.

Explore moderated tips about school life, career and research opportunities, things to do nearby, and navigating local aid around Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine–Provo (NoordaCOM).

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CURATED STARTING POINTS

Local help, without the hunt.

Distances are approximate from campus. Hours, eligibility, and capacity can change—call or check the provider’s site before traveling.

Food & meals

4 local resourcesNearest to campus shown first

Foodabout 2 mi from campus

Elevate Utah Emergency Food & Hygiene Assistance

Free emergency food and hygiene items, walk-in support, and referrals to additional community services.

⌖650 W. 100 N., Provo, UT 84601

Good to know: Walk-ins are available Monday through Friday; call first to confirm hours and available supplies.

View resource ↗Call 801-655-0258

Foodabout 3 mi from campus

Community Action Services and Food Bank

Food pantry plus rent, deposit, transportation, and emergency shelter-voucher assistance when available.

⌖815 S. Freedom Blvd., Provo, UT 84601

Good to know: Call or review the site for intake and pantry hours.

View resource ↗Call 801-373-8200

Foodabout 9 mi from campus

Tabitha's Way Spanish Fork Pantry

A two-week supply of groceries and referrals to other self-reliance resources for eligible households.

⌖50 E. 100 N., Spanish Fork, UT 84660

Good to know: Reservations are optional but faster; bring identification and proof of address.

View resource ↗Call 801-709-8573

Fooddelivered to your home

Pantry to Porch

Free home delivery of food-pantry items for Utah County households that cannot easily reach a pantry.

⌖Utah County delivery service

Good to know: Submit the online food request; delivery depends on service coverage and volunteer availability.

View resource ↗Call 801-801-7712

Housing & safety

5 local resourcesNearest to campus shown first

HousingNoorda-specific online resource

Find My Place — Noorda College Housing

A Noorda-specific off-campus housing search with current listings, price and room-type filters, and student reviews of nearby properties.

⌖Online housing guide for Noorda College students

Good to know: This is an independent housing platform. Verify availability, total fees, lease terms, property policies, and current school guidance before signing a lease.

View resource ↗

Housingabout 2 mi from campus

Alpine House

Temporary, supportive group housing for adults transitioning from inpatient mental-health care or managing significant emotional challenges.

⌖156 S. 300 W., Provo, UT 84601

Good to know: Applicants generally need a referral from a recognized agency and are admitted based on screening and space.

View resource ↗Call 801-373-9042

Housingabout 2 mi from campus

Food & Care Transitional Housing

Case-managed transitional housing and support for adults experiencing homelessness.

⌖299 E. 900 S., Provo, UT 84606

Good to know: Contact the coalition to ask about eligibility and openings.

View resource ↗Call 801-373-1825

Housingabout 3 mi from campus

Community Action Housing Services

Rent and utility assistance, eviction prevention, motel vouchers, and housing-stability support when funding is available.

⌖815 S. Freedom Blvd., Provo, UT 84601

Good to know: Call for an assessment because eligibility, appointments, and available funding vary.

View resource ↗Call 801-373-8200

Housingabout 3 mi from campus

Housing Authority of Utah County

Affordable-housing options for eligible families, including public housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.

⌖485 N. Freedom Blvd., Provo, UT 84601

Good to know: Review current waiting-list status and complete the appropriate pre-application online.

View resource ↗Call 801-373-8333

Clothing & essentials

8 local resourcesNearest to campus shown first

Essentialsabout 2 mi from campus

Food & Care Coalition

Meals, hygiene supplies, showers, laundry, clothing, dental care, and service referrals.

⌖299 E. 900 S., Provo, UT 84606

Good to know: Meal and day-service hours vary by program.

View resource ↗Call 801-373-1825

Essentialsabout 2 mi from campus

Mountainlands Community Health Center

Medical, dental, behavioral-health, pharmacy, and care-management services with sliding-fee discounts based on household income.

⌖589 S. State St., Provo, UT 84606

Good to know: Call to establish care and ask what income documentation is needed for the sliding-fee program.

View resource ↗Call 801-429-2000

Essentialsabout 3 mi from campus

Welcome Baby & Parents as Teachers

Free Utah County home visits, developmental and postpartum screenings, parent education, and referrals for pregnant people and families with young children.

⌖Utah County Health Department, 151 S. University Ave., Provo, UT 84601

Good to know: Call to discuss eligibility or request a referral; services are available in English and Spanish.

View resource ↗Call 801-851-7026

Essentialsabout 4 mi from campus

BYU Community Legal Clinic

Free legal assistance for community members on matters including immigration, contracts, housing, and other civil issues.

⌖1060 E. Campus Dr., Wilkinson Center 2400, Provo, UT 84604

Good to know: Email communitylegalclinic@law.byu.edu to request an appointment; assistance is available in English and Spanish.

View resource ↗

Essentialsabout 6 mi from campus

Family Haven Parenting & Family Support

Parenting education and family-support services for Utah County families, including coaching and other prevention-focused programs.

⌖Utah Valley Family Support & Treatment Center, Orem, UT

Good to know: Call to register for the next parenting course or ask about current family-support services.

View resource ↗Call 801-229-1181

Essentialsabout 7 mi from campus

The Refuge Utah

Confidential crisis intervention, advocacy, support groups, counseling, and referrals related to domestic or sexual violence.

⌖1433 E. 840 N., Orem, UT 84097

Good to know: Use the 24-hour helpline for urgent support; the office phone is 801-227-5038.

View resource ↗Call 801-377-5500

Essentialsabout 8 mi from campus

MAG HEAT Utility Assistance

Income-qualified help with household power and gas costs, including additional crisis assistance for qualifying shutoff situations.

⌖478 S. Geneva Rd., Vineyard, UT 84059

Good to know: Apply online or call for application help; gather recent utility bills and household income documentation.

View resource ↗Call 801-229-3855

Essentialsonline and local providers

Kids in Care

Time-limited child-care assistance for eligible recently unemployed parents while they complete formal job-search activities.

⌖Utah statewide program serving Utah County

Good to know: Review eligibility before applying; qualifying parents may receive up to 150 hours of job-search child care.

View resource ↗Call 801-526-9675

UTAH BENEFITS GUIDE

How to apply for
Utah SNAP.

This is a practical overview, not an eligibility decision. Apply in the state where you currently live and let the agency review your full circumstances.

Apply through myCase ↗Or call 866-435-7414

Open myCase and select SNAP. Utah allows you to file with your name, address, and signature first, then complete the remaining application.

Add household members, income, housing and utility expenses, and student information. You do not need documents just to submit the initial application.

Complete the eligibility interview and provide requested proof. Check myCase for notices, deadlines, and application status.

Ask about expedited service if food is needed immediately; qualifying households may receive SNAP within 7 days. Approved benefits load to a Horizon card.

If approved

Your benefits are delivered on a Utah Horizon card. Save notices and note your review or recertification date.

IMPORTANT FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS

Being low-income alone may not satisfy the SNAP student rule.

Students enrolled at least half-time generally need a student exemption in addition to meeting the usual income and household rules. Common exemptions include working at least 20 hours a week, participating in federal or state work-study, having a qualifying disability, caring for a young child, or being under 18 or age 50 or older. The state agency—not this site—makes the decision.

Review the official USDA student rules ↗Check with Utah ↗

UTAH HEALTH COVERAGE GUIDE

A student path to
Utah Medicaid.

Medicaid applications are open year-round. A quick screening can help you start, but only the state can make a final eligibility decision.

Compare your school plan and any coverage available through a parent or spouse. If the other plan is based outside Utah, confirm its routine-care and pharmacy network near campus.

Review Utah’s Medicaid categories and use myCase to begin the official eligibility process. Utah considers residency, income, household and tax relationships, age, and other program requirements.

Complete the medical-benefit application and send any proof requested by the Department of Workforce Services. Use myCase to monitor notices and application status.

If Utah Medicaid is not available, use the federal Marketplace screener for private-plan savings and Special Enrollment Periods related to moving, losing coverage, or turning 26.

THE STUDENT-SPECIFIC PART

Enrollment is not the eligibility test.

Medical-school enrollment alone does not determine Utah Medicaid eligibility. Include household members and income according to the application’s tax-household instructions, even when family members live in another state.

Before choosing coverage

Compare premiums, deductibles, prescriptions, mental-health coverage, and the provider network near campus. Students under 26 may be able to stay on a parent’s plan, but an out-of-state network may offer limited routine care. Moving for school, losing coverage, or turning 26 may create a Marketplace Special Enrollment Period.

Official coverage guidance for students ↗

PHONE & INTERNET

Stay connected for less.

Federal Lifeline benefit

Qualifying households can receive a monthly discount on phone or internet service. SNAP or Medicaid participation may help establish eligibility.

Check eligibility ↗

One call for current local help

Dial 211 for confidential, updated referrals for food, rent, utilities, clothing, health care, transportation, and shelter.

Find local 211 ↗

Built to be checked.

Listings and benefit pathways were assembled from provider, city, county, state, and federal sources and reviewed in September 2026. Resources are ordered by approximate distance from campus, nearest first. Eligibility tools provide estimates only; the responsible agency makes the final decision. If a listing has changed, use 211 for a current referral.