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Veteran Resource Directory

Whether you need immediate crisis support, healthcare, housing, employment, or help navigating VA benefits — you're not alone.

Veterans Crisis Line

Free, confidential 24/7 support for veterans, service members, and families. Trained responders — many are veterans themselves.

Dial 988, Press 1
Text: 838255
TTY: 1-800-799-4889
Crisis

Coaching Into Care

Free phone service for families concerned about a veteran's adjustment. Licensed psychologists help you navigate the VA system.

1-888-823-7458
Mon–Fri, 8am–8pm ET
24/7

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential referrals for substance use disorders and mental health. English and Spanish.

1-800-662-4357
Get Started

Apply for VA Health Care

Most honorably discharged veterans are eligible. Apply online, by phone, or at your local VA.

Free

DAV Claims & Appeals

Free claims representation, appeals advocacy, and transportation to VA medical centers.

801-326-2375
24/7

Domestic Violence Hotline

Free, confidential support. Specialized resources for military families.

1-800-799-7233
Claims

File a VA Disability Claim

File online, by mail, or in person. Track claims and manage appeals through VA.gov.

Utah

First-Time Homebuyer Grant

$2,500 grant for eligible Utah veterans and service members purchasing their first home. Recently separated (5 years) or currently serving.

Utah

Free State Park Admission

Utah offers free admission to state parks for qualifying veterans and currently serving members of the military.

Medical

George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center

Full-service VA hospital — primary care, mental health, dental, audiology, specialty care.

500 Foothill Dr, Salt Lake City
801-582-1565
Federal

GI Bill Benefits

Tuition, fees, housing allowance, and books for college, vocational school, or on-the-job training.

1-888-442-4551
Emergency

Homeless Veteran Hotline

HUD-VASH vouchers, SSVF, and emergency shelter referrals. Available 24/7.

1-877-424-3838
Nearby

Orem VA Clinic

Community-based outpatient clinic offering primary care close to Utah County and Cedar Valley.

1443 W 800 N, Ste 302, Orem
801-235-0953
Schools

Purple Star Schools (Utah)

Military Interstate Compact eases school transfers. Purple Star Schools have trained liaisons for military families.

801-538-7835
Free

SLC VA Legal Clinic

Free legal consultations — 2nd Thursday monthly at the SLC VA Campus, Building 16. Utah State Bar Young Lawyers Division.

5:30–7:00 PM
Utah

Steps Recovery Centers

Works with the VA on veteran treatment needs. Dually licensed for substance abuse and mental health, including PTSD.

801-465-5111
Utah

Utah Dept. of Veterans & Military Affairs

State Veterans Service Officers help navigate VA claims and benefits — statewide.

Utah

Utah Honor Flight

Free trips for Utah veterans to visit their war memorials in Washington D.C. Flights depart from Provo Airport throughout the year. A truly profound experience of honor, remembrance, and healing. Apply as a veteran, guardian, or volunteer.

State Jobs

Utah Veterans Hiring Preference

Extra points on state job applications plus the VEOP direct-hire program for qualifying veterans.

Utah

Utah Workforce Services — Veterans

Veteran employment specialists help with job search, resumes, interview prep, and veteran-friendly employers.

Caregivers

VA Caregiver Support

Stipends, training, mental health counseling, and respite care for caregivers of veterans.

1-855-260-3274
Federal

VA Home Loan Program

No down payment, no PMI, competitive rates. Purchase, build, or refinance backed by the VA.

1-877-827-3702
No Referral

VA Vet Centers

Community-based counseling for PTSD, military sexual trauma, readjustment, and bereavement. Open to combat veterans and families.

1-877-927-8387
Free Help

Veterans Service Organizations

Free claims help from trained VSO reps — DAV, American Legion, VFW, Purple Heart — all at the SLC VA campus.

DAV: 801-326-2375
VFW: 801-326-2385
Am. Legion: 801-326-2471
Utah

Veterans Tuition Gap Program

State tuition assistance for your final year when federal benefits run short.

Fellowship

VFW & American Legion Posts

Local posts offer camaraderie, community service opportunities, and advocacy for veterans' rights. Many host regular social events, dinners, and volunteer drives.

VA Program

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR&E)

Career counseling, training, and job placement for veterans with service-connected disabilities.

National

Wounded Warrior Project

Programs for post-9/11 wounded warriors and their families including adaptive sports, mental health resources, career counseling, and peer connection events.

Utah-Specific Veteran Benefits

  • $2,500 First-Time Homebuyer Grant — for vets separated within 5 years
  • Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
  • Free State Park Admission for eligible veterans
  • In-State Tuition for active-duty & recently separated
  • 15 Days Paid Military Leave for Guard/Reserve state employees
  • State Hiring Preference — extra points + VEOP direct-hire
  • Veteran License Plates through the DMV
  • Veterans Tuition Gap Program — final year tuition assistance