IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS
Beginning September 6, 2011 the Utah Department of Veterans Affairs office hours will be changing to: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Utah's Memorial Day Program
Utah State Veterans Memorial Park
Monday, May 28, 2012 starting at 10:00 a.m.
See attached Program for the Schedule of Events:UDVA Memorial Day Program May 2012
Utah Department of Veterans Affairs 9th Annual Veterans Memorial Golf Tourament
Thursday, May 31st, 2012 at Hill Air Force Base...9th Annual Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament...See attached flyer for information and Details
Sponsor a Room in our New Nursing Homes
The New Veterans Nursing Homes at Ivins and Payson are looking to improve the quality of the furnishings in the individual rooms. You can sponsor a room in either Payson or Ivins, to assist in that effort, Call 1-800-894-9497 for details.
Veteran Outreach in Moab
Any combat veterans experiencing problems in readjusting have an opportunity for free counseling in Moab through an outreach effort by the Grand Junction Vet Center. Appointments for the assistance and information about it can be had by calling 907-245-4156. Appointments are available on April 10, 13, and 23, May 3 and 18. The appointments are at Moab Workforce Center, 457 Kane Creek Blvd, Moab.
Videos for Sale
The Department has two training videos titled: "The Walking Wounded" and "Transmission on Transition". These are excellent for training purposes. They are $10.00 each. Call for details.
National Memorial Day Concert
This wonderful concert is on PBS on Sunday, May 27, 2012 from 8:00-9:30 pm, Eastern Time. For More information check-out this web site:memorialdayconcert
Veterns Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP)
VRAP offers 12 months of training assistance to Veterans who are between 35 to 60 years old. Eligible participants will receive up to 12 months of training. Currently, for full time the amount is $1,473 a month. You can learn more by "clinking" on this link: education
Veterans Service Organizations Help You File Your VA Claims For FREE!!!
Do not pay for this service when VA Accredited Organizations will do this for FREE!!! NATIONAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Veterans are Encouraged to Register for a Premium eBenefits Account
Check-out what an eBenefits Account can offer you. You can get access to your VA and Dod benefits, claims and military documents online. Check this site for more infomation and enrollment: www.ebenefits.va.gov
Veterans Crisis Line
If you are, or know, a Veteran who wants to hurt yourself, please call the VA Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Click here for more information
KUED is Looking for Vietnam Veterans to Interview for a TV Documentary
For more information please contact Rick Randle at 801-652-9770, or Sally Shaum at 801-581-6640
VA Posts Online List of Ships Associated with Presumptive Agent Orange Exposure. For more information >>Click here
Veteran Status Now Available on Utah Drivers Licenses & ID's
Begining July 1, 2011 you can have 'VETERAN' put on your state drivers license or ID. Simply take your DD-214 that shows an 'Honorable' discharge to your nearest Drivers License office and pay any renewal fees.
>>more info >>Sample License and ID with veteran
The Utah Veterans and Military Employment Coalition
The Utah Veterans and Military Employment Coalition will serve as principal
coordination point of contact for employment events and opportunities for
veterans, reservists and their spouses. For more information contact our office at 801-326-2372 >>news story
2011 VA Handbook for Veterans, Dependents, & Survivors
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Discounted Fishing Licenses for Disabled Veterans
Beginning immediately the Utah Division of Wildlife will be giving discounted fishing licenses to Disabled Veterans. To find out more Click >Fishing Discount
The Utah Veterans Voice Newspaper
It is a quarterly newspaper focusing on issues that affect Veterans. It is available for subscription or Download Spring 2012 issue. You may also view past issues.
George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City Health Care System Get connected! Stay Informed! VA Salt Lake City Health Care System wants to keep Veterans up to date with VA happenings. Visit us at www.saltlakecity.va.gov to learn more about new VA programs, patient care information, upcoming events, local and national VA news, and an array of other useful information.
Request the Utah Department of Veterans Affairs
If you would like us to present information on Veterans Benefits to your group, such as a Veterans Organization, A military Unit, a Senior Center etc, please contact us by e-mail with your request. Please include the date or dates you would like the briefing, a time and location, type of organization you are and approximate number of people attending. We can arrange to have representatives travel across the state to present an overview of state and federal Veterans Benefits and offer assistance in applying for these benefits." Send requests to: veterans@utah.gov
Important Information for Veterans who may have been affected by the theft of VA equipment containing personal data in 2006
Click here to learn more >>
Commonly Used Numbers
- VA Regional Office 1-800-827-1000
- VA Medical Center 1-800-613-4012 or local 582-1565
- VA Medical Center Enrollment Office 801-584-2585
- Pharmacy Refills 801-584-2525
- VA Education Line 1-888-442-4551
- VA Home Loan Office 1-888-244-6711
- Salt Lake City Veterans Nursing Home 801-584-1900
- George E Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home 801-334-4300
- Veterans Cemetery 801-254-9036
- Vet Center, Provo 801-377-1117
- Vet Center, Salt Lake 801-266-1499
- 24 Hour RCS Combat Call Center 1-877-WAR-VETS (1-877-927-8387)
- Champ VA 1-800-733-8387
Veteran's Service Organizations
- American Legion (AL) 801-326-2380
- Disabled American Veterans (DAV) 801-326-2375
- Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) 801-326-2471
- Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) (801)-326-2385
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