Veteran families face unique challenges, and Utah State University Extension partners with organizations statewide to provide meaningful support and resources.
Featured Partners
The Utah Veteran Business Resource Center (VBRC) provides tools, guidance, and connections for veterans pursuing business ownership and entrepreneurship. Visit VBRC.
Utah Blue Star Families builds strong, connected communities for military families, offering programs that promote resilience and belonging. Visit Blue Star Families.
The Travis Manion Foundation supports veterans and families of fallen service members through leadership training, community service programs, and resilience-building resources. Visit the Travis Manion Foundation.
Project Healing Waters provides injured and disabled veterans with year-round therapeutic support through fly-fishing instruction, outdoor activities, and long-term mentorship that fosters healing, community, and resilience. Visit Project Healing Waters.
Additional Family Support
Explore more resources and programs available through USU Extension and our community partners that provide support, skills, and connection for Utah’s veterans and their families.
- The Live On Military Playbook is a free, social-media based suicide prevention training program that provides short, engaging lessons to help service members, veterans, and their families recognize warning signs, support one another, and reduce mental-health stigma within the military community. Visit the Military Playbook.
- Caregivers of Veterans with Dementia Virtual Support Group, provided through the Alzheimer's Association, is held every Friday at 1:30pm Utah Time (time subject to change based on the time of year). Please email (theavyrunner@alz.org) to register and recieve the link. View flyer.