Davis County pitches 'Davis Links' as one‑stop directory, asks cities for support

Davis County Health Department official Aiza Perry told the Layton City Council on Jan. 15 that Davis Links, a white‑labeled resource directory powered by findhelp.org, aims to centralize social‑service information for the county and make it easy for residents to find programs for basic needs, mental health, family support and more.

"Davis Links connects everyone in Davis County to essential resources and services, helping close the gap between needs and available support," Perry said, noting the platform lists more than 2,000 programs, is free to use, available in more than 130 languages and requires no user account.

Perry said the county piloted the service with providers and community partners and that usage is already notable: county analytics show about 18,000 searches in 2025 and roughly 7,000 searches tied to local zip codes. The directory includes a provider 'claim' feature so city departments and service providers can verify and maintain their local listings.

Perry told council members the findhelp subscription and related operations require ongoing funding. She cited an annual subscription cost for the underlying findhelp service and said the county can cover part of the expense but is seeking sustainable support from partner organizations and grants. "We are at the cliff of not having funding," Perry said, and said she plans to return to brief councilors about potential Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requests and other sustainability options.

Council members asked for clarity about who updates and verifies listings; Perry demonstrated the provider verification feature and suggested the city designate a point person to claim and manage municipal listings so the public sees an accurate, up‑to‑date inventory of local services. She also noted the platform includes promotional tools such as TV monitor images and a Spanish landing page to reach non‑English speakers.

Bettina, a county provider present at the meeting, described a case in which Davis Links helped an older, widowed resident locate bereavement services she had not known existed. "Davis Links got her to everything," Bettina said, explaining how the directory simplified the referral process across agencies.

Perry provided staff contact information and asked interested city staff to coordinate on claiming and validating local services. She said the health department will continue to cover certain costs while exploring grants, health‑system partnerships and other funding sources to sustain operations.

Next steps: Perry said she will follow up with city staff on provider claiming and expected to bring funding requests and partnership proposals back to councils as grant and budget opportunities develop.