From my Sunday Extra story published in the Deseret News on October 19, 2008
Resources for vets
SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE: 1-800-273-TALK (8255), A 24/7 hotline for veterans in crisis
MILITARY ONE SOURCE: 1-800-342-9647
militaryonesource.com
Veterans may call up to 8 times per issue before a referral is required
WOUNDED SOLDIER & FAMILY HOTLINE: 1-800-984-8523
A referral service to help veterans find the agency that best fits needs George E. Wahlen Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center 500 Foothill Dr., SLC, 801-582-1565
PTSD Clinical Team
Steven N. Allen, PhD
Coordinator
VA Salt Lake City Health Care System
(801) 582-1565, ext. 2390
Kitty Roberts, PhD
Veteran & Family Support Groups
VA Salt Lake City Health Care System
(801) 582-1565, ext. 2389
OEF/OIF Support Office 1-800-613-4012
Andrew Kalinen, Transition Patient Advocate, and Outreach, ext. 4264 for help in transition from military to VA
Andrew Wittwer, Combat Case Manager, ext. 2150
Maria Fruin, Program Manager, ext. 5246
Danica Richans, Polytrauma Case Manager, ext. 2038
Bart Davis
Utah National Guard Transition Assistance Officer
801-523-4937
bart.o.davis@us.army.mil
utvethelp.com
**will take calls from any vet requiring assitance, regardless of branch of service
Candi Ackerman, Colleen M. Netzer
Hill Air Force Base, Case Managers & Special Needs Coordinators
801-586-7351
**will provide assistance to anyone with a current military ID card
battlemind.org
ncptsd.va.gov
