Medical, Mental Health, & Drug Rehab
Utah Department of Veterans & Military Affairs: Website:
•Contact Information
o Website: veterans.utah.gov
o Phone: 801 326-2372
o Email: veterans@utah.gov
•Services
o VA Claims Assistance
o Employment assistance
o Education
o Business Resources
o Legal Assistance
o Burial Benefits
o Utah State Veterans Nursing Homes
The Phoenix Recovery Center
•Contact Information:
o Phone: 801 438-3185
o Website: thephoenixRC.com
•Services
o Chemical Dependence
o Mental Health
TRICARE Information
•Contact Information:
o Website: Tricare.mil
•Find your local military hospital or clinic website
o Tricare.mil/military-hospitals-and-clinics
•Tricare Resources:
o Download TRICARE publication at Tricare.mil/publications
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
•Contact Information:
o Website: https://afsp.org
o Phone: Call or text 988
▪Text Talk to 741741
•Services:
o Suicide Prevention
Veterans Advisory Council on Mental Health
• Contact Information:
o Website: veteransadvisorycouncil.org
o Phone: 801 582-1565 ext 1878
o Email: Robert.banz@va.gov
o Suicide Hotline – 800 273-Talk(8255)
• Services:
o The VAC Scope of concern mirrors the lines of service of the VAMC, VAMC-Mental Health Services (VAMC-MH,) as well as all other services, programs and VA benefits that are available to Veterans. In a more specific way, our focus is on the services provided in the VAMC-MH, namely:
▪ Inpatient Mental Health
▪ Outpatient Mental Health
▪ VA Homeless Program
▪ PTSD /MST Services
▪ Substance Abuse Services
▪ Crisis Intervention (ACT)
▪ Recreational Therapy
▪ Vocational Services
▪ Alliance House, PRRC Services and similar recovery services
▪ Other VAMC-MH services not mentioned
• Events:
o Meet every Friday in Bear Room, Bldg 16
Brighton Recovery Center
•Contact Information:
o Website: https://www.brightonrecoverycenter.com/
o Phone: 844 479-7035
•Services:
o Customized Dual Diagnosis Treatment
▪Trauma, Mental Health, Addiction
I Love You, Bro Project
The i love you, bro PROJECT organization IS NOT a crisis outreach center or counseling practice.
• Contact Information:
o Website: https://www.iloveyoubroproject.org/
• Services:
o Support Groups
o Workshops
o Free Therapy for Men
o Crisis Support
Outreach Programs
Warrior Revival
• Contact Information:
o Website: https://warrior-revival.org
o @warrior.revival.vets
• Services: Warrior Revival is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that was established in 2023 to support and empower Veterans and their families transition from the military to civilian life through recreation, mentorship, wellness and therapeutic retreats
The Veteran’s Lounge
• Contact Information:
o Website: thevetlounge.org
o Email: support@thevetlounge.org
o Phone: 385 273-1063
• Services:
o The Veteran’s Lounge is a safe place for Vets to gather, relax, socialize and connect
▪ Veteran’s Gathering Place
▪ Fun and Games
▪ Friends & Connections
Behind The Lavalava Foundation
• Contact Information:
o Website: https://www.behindthelavalavafoundation.org/
o Email: www.behindthelavalavafoundation.org@gmail.com
• Services:
o Empowering veterans and their families by creating opportunities
▪ Financial Support in education, sports, and business
o Youth Programs
• Events
o Veterans Dinner Meet Up
o Pacific Island Veterans Day Dinner Gala
o Youth Resource Fair (2025)
o Annual Holiday Market
Operation Homefront:
• Contact Information:
o Website: https://operationhomefront.org/
• Services:
o Critical Financial Assistance
o Housing
o Family Events
One Utah Service Fellowship
•Contact Information:
o Website: https://www.oneutahservice.org/
o Phone: text 801 251-6654
o Email: fellowship@oneutahservice.org
• Services:
o The One Utah Service Fellowship provides opportunities for young adults to participate in sustainable and high-impact service to address the critical priorities and needs in Utah while supporting debt-free pathways to higher education.
Irreverent Warriors
• Contact Information:
o Website: https://www.brightonrecoverycenter.com/
o General Inquiries: info@irreverentwarriors.com
• Service:
o Support & Care: Irreverent Warriors knows that the best support network for veterans, is other veterans. We bring a community of warriors together through therapeutic events across the country. We also work with other veteran organizations who provide services such as job placement, training, housing, service dogs and more.
o Connection & Bonds: The connections and bonds made at our events allow veterans to create their own support network solving the most crucial issue contributing to veteran suicide; isolation.
o Laughter & Experience: We have experienced pain, tragedy, and trauma – whether overseas or at home – and many of us have used humor as a coping mechanism. Finding humor in difficult situations sheds some light on the darkness and helps us maintain a positive mental attitude and continue our mission.
Utah Assistive Technology Program: Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice
• Contact Information:
o Website: https://idrpp.usu.edu/uatp/
o Phone: 801 628-0825
o Melinda Thornton
o Email: m.thornton@uatp
• Service:
o The Utah Assistive Technology Program (UATP) is part of the Institute for Disability Research, Policy and Practice at Utah State University. Our mission is to put assistive technology into the hands of people who need it. We also help people afford those devices. Our goal is to promote independence in education, employment, and community settings. We serve individuals with disabilities of all ages throughout the state of Utah. Our job is to provide assistive technology devices and services, as well as train parents, children with disabilities, professional service providers, and university students about assistive technology. We coordinate our services with community organizations and others who provide independence-related supports.
o Assistive technology is any item, piece of equipment, or system that can increase, maintain or improve independence. It can be high- or low-tech.
Canin Companions
• Contact Information:
o Website: https://canine.org/
▪ https://canine.org/location/southwest/chapter/wasatch-chapter/
• Service:
o Canine Companions is a national organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained service dogs at no charge to the recipient.
o Who We Serve
▪ Adults with physical or auditory disabilities.
▪ Children with physical or cognitive disabilities aged five or older or adults with physical or cognitive disabilities who require the assistance of a facilitator such as a parent, caregiver or spouse.
▪ Veterans with a physical or auditory disability or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
▪ Professionals working in a health care, visitation, criminal justice or education setting.
Blue Star Families
• Contact Information:
o Website: https://bluestarfam.org/
• Services:
o Committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors – individuals and organizations – to create vibrant communities of mutual support. We believe we're all stronger when we take care of one another.
o Blue Star Families is the largest nonprofit serving and representing military and veteran families.
Golden Healers
• Contact Information:
o Website: https://goldenhealers.org/
o Email address: info@goldenhealers.org
o Phone number: 801.738.1050
• Services:
o At Golden Healers, our mission is to bring comfort, connection, and healing through professionally trained therapy dogs that serve schools, healthcare facilities, first responders, and community organizations.
o We are equally committed to providing exceptional service dogs for individuals living with mental health and physical disabilities, empowering them with greater independence and confidence.
o Through compassionate outreach, education, and the powerful bond between humans and dogs, we strive to create a world where every pawprint leaves a mark of hope and healing
