Utah will be the best place in the nation to perform military missions and be recognized as a premier location for Veterans, Service Members and their Families to live and succeed
Ensure delivery of responsive, well-planned and effective services to veterans, military and their families through coordination with government agencies, academia, private partners and non-profit organizations
Coordinate efforts to develop and expand workload on Utah’s military installations
Improve the quality of life for Utah’s veterans, military and their families by increasing awareness and access to appropriate federal, state and local resources
Work with federal, state and local officials to effectively advocate for initiatives and services
Promote and coordinate events throughout the state which develop and build respect for those who have served
Compete for national recognition as the leading innovator in the delivery of services to veterans, military and their families
Build a strong network of partners, stakeholders and champions
24 Hour Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-8255 Press 1
EMPLOYMENT
Utah Department of Workforce Services
Utah Patriot Partnership program
Accelerated Credentialing to Employment
Get Credentials, Certifications and Licenses
Licensing Laws, Rules and Exemptions
Research Utah Employer Websites
Writing Your Resumé; Military Perspective
The Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
EDUCATION
Utah System of Higher Education
Utah Colleges of Applied Technology
Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty
Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve
Reserve Educational Assistance Program
Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship
Student Financial Aid Guide For Veterans
Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program
HEALTHCARE
VA Salt Lake City Health Care System
Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Children With Special Health Care Needs
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Utah's Premium Partnership for Health Insurance (UPP)
WOMEN VETERANS
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Clinics
STATE BENEFITS
Disabled Veteran License Plate
Former Prisoner of War (POW) License Plate
VETERANS INDICATOR on Driver’s License/ID
Fishing License for Disabled Veterans
Military Personnel & Spouses Income Tax Relief
Disabled Veterans Property Tax Relief
Free Tax Return Preparation for You by Volunteers
UTAH VETERANS HOMES
Southern Utah Veterans Home at Ivins
Central Utah Veterans Home at Payson
George E . Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home at Ogden
William E. Christoffersen Veterans Home at Salt Lake City
UTAH VETERANS CEMETERIES
CONTACTS
Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs
550 Foothill Drive, Suite 105
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
801-326-2372
800-894-9497
801-326-2369 Fax
American Legion Department of Utah
350 N. State St. Suite 80
P.O. Box 148000
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114
801-539-1013
877-345-6780
801-521-9191 Fax
American Legion Department of Utah Service Officer
Ken Parker
550 Foothill Blvd
Suite 204
550 Foothill Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84158-1900
801-326-2380