NAMI Utah

Veterans & Families

Recent studies tell us that nearly a third of veterans who seek care through Veterans Administration (VA) health centers receive mental health diagnoses.  NAMI recognizes the need for increased services for veterans and their families. 

Veterans Living with Severe Mental Illness

NAMI believes that veterans should receive at least the same full range of integrated services within the hospital and upon discharge to the community that are received by people with mental illnesses served by other public systems such as: the availability and accessibility of physicians services, state of the art medications, family education and involvement, inpatient and outpatient care, residential treatment, supported housing, assertive community treatment (ACT), psychosocial rehabilitation, peer support, vocational and employment services, and integrated treatment for co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse.

Questions and Answers: Resources for Veterans and their Families

Understanding and Coping with PTSD

 

Veterans' Online Resources

Center for Deployment Psychology

Social Security and Disability Resource Center

National NAMI Veterans Information site 

Utah Department of Veterans Services or call1-801-326-2372 or toll free 1-800-894-9497

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Mental Health

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Suicide Prevention

Utah National Guard Family Assistance Centers or call 1-866-456-4507

Military OneSource or call 1-800-342-9647

Army OneSource

Real Warriors

AfterDeployment.org

The Coming Home Project--compassionate expert care, support, education, and stress management tools for any returning Iraq and Afghanistan veteran, all service members, their families, and their service providers.

Brain Injury Association of Utah or call 1-801-484-2240

Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress: Understanding Post Deployment Stress Symptoms

 

Army Resources

These resources and more are available at myarmyonesource.com

Army Basics

    1. Army Family Team Building, Training for Spouses, Financial Planning in the e-learning portal of www.myarmyonesource.com

    Money Matters

      1. Army Emergency Relief for financial assistance www.aerhq.org, Utah number (435) 831-2387
      2. American Legion for financial assistance www.utlegion.org, local number (801) 326-2380
      3. Veterans of Foreign wars for financial assistance www.unmetneeds.com
      4. Militaryonesource.com

      Wounded Warrior Program and Survivor Programs

        1. Support for Families and psychologically and/or physically injured Service Members, local number (801) 201-5220, www.aw2.army.mil
        2. Survivor Outreach Services for all branches (801) 432-4153

        Employment, Education and Transition Assistance

          1. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), www.esgr.org, local number (801) 432-4536
          2. Army Reserve Employer Partnership (supports other branches as well), local number (801) 656-4133
          3. Transition Assistance Advisor, www.utvethelp.com, local number (801)432-4937
          4. Department of Workforce Services, Veteran’s Representative, local number (801) 269-4816
          5. The Safety Consortium offers Construction and CDL certification for Veterans, local number (801) 746-2462
          6. Rocky Mountain Veterans Business Council for Veteran business owners and entrepreneurs, local number (435) 649-4372
          7. Salt Lake Community College Veterans Center, (801) 957-4289
          8. Weber State University Veterans Center, (801) 626-6039
          9. School Liaison Officer, Hill Air Force Base, for K-12 Students (801) 775-5960

          Legal Assistance

            1. Judge Advocate General, UTNG (801) 432-4322
            2. Utah State Bar, Legal Assistance For Military Personnel and “Tuesday Night Bar” offer free legal consultations, (801) 297-7033.

            Child Care and Youth Services

              1. DWS Office of Child Care, (801) 526-4340, Salt Lake City 866-438-4847, Box Elder Area 800-670-1552, Weber/Davis 888-970-0101, Utah/Summit/Wasatch 800-952-8220, Eastern Utah 888-637-4786, Western Utah 888-344-4896
              2. Operation Military Kids/4-H (801) 768-7428
              3. Speak Out for Military Kids (801) 728-9154
              4. Youth Activities Utah National Guard (801) 716-9239
              5. Sesame Street: Talk, Listen, Connect

              Home, Family Life and Counseling

                1. Strong Bonds, relationship and individual activities www.strongbonds.org
                2. Family Readiness Groups www.myarmyonesource.com, www.armyfrg.org,
                3. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Military Relations 801-240-2286
                4. Vet Center offers counseling and support services, 801-584-1294
                5. The Core Veteran Integration Program offers support, counseling and team building for couples and individuals, 888-8COREVIP, 435-656-CORE
                6. American Red Cross, Service to the Armed Forces, 801-831-2017
                7. Child and Family Support Centers (throughout Utah) 877-900-CFSC
                8. Family Assistance Centers throughout Utah supporting all branches www.myarmyonesource.com, local Guard Headquarters (801) 432-4902
                9. Army Community Services, Dugway (435) 831-2278
                10. Army Reserve Family Readiness, www.myarmyonesource.com services locator.
                11. www.jointservicessupport.org

                 


                Hearts & Minds Tip of the Week

                Yoga is a great way to unite your mind and body through different poses and controlled breathing. Practicing yoga for just five or 10 minutes a day can help you relax and feel more at peace with yourself. Make sure to start slow and be in control of your body to avoid injury. Yoga is not about being perfect, but respecting what your body tells you. If you can’t fully achieve a yoga pose, its okay, do what feels right for you. Please read the following general practice guidelines before starting a yoga practice.You can also try Tai Chi or breathing exercises.

                Starting yoga can be as simple as following an instructional video, like this one on basic poses for beginners. You can also look online to find a class near you.

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