The Other Side Academy Email Format
Civic and Social OrganizationsUtah, United States11-50 Employees
The Other Side Academy operates a two-year, self-sustaining residential program in Salt Lake City that provides life-skills and vocational training for adults, prioritizing individuals facing long-term criminal behavior, drug addiction, and homelessness. Students participate at no cost, and the model relies on peer-led accountability within a structured, family-like environment, with both students and staff sharing similar backgrounds. The program emphasizes whole-person change by addressing underlying behaviors and self-perception rather than focusing on drug treatment alone, and it supports graduates through social enterprises that generate the funds needed to cover operating expenses. In addition to its Salt Lake City campus, the organization maintains a presence in Denver, and it invites potential participants to apply in person or via interviews, including a special process for incarcerated individuals seeking admission.