Resources

SUICIDE & CRISIS PREVENTION

If you are in need of crisis or suicide intervention, please contact:

• Veterans Crisis Line
  (800) 273-8255 PRESS 1
• How We R.E.A.C.H. Coaching Tool | REACH to Prevent Suicide

For additional support resources in your area, contact your local VSO.

VETERANS BENEFITS

There are a multitude of local, regional and national benefits available to veterans. Resources, such as the Glenwood Springs VA Telehealth Clinic, which is a satellite clinic of the Grand Junction Veterans Health Care System, offer a variety of services. There are many groups and organizations that provide programs and opportunities to connect with other veterans to create positive mind and body life experiences.

Please call our office at (970) 233-8735 to find out more about the specific programs and services available in your area.

EDUCATION

Many institutions of higher education reach out to veterans to provide support and engage in educational programs to continue the lifelong learning experience, including Colorado Mountain College, which provides opportunities for veterans and active duty military to obtain a college degree.

Please call us at (970) 233-8735 to find out more about educational programs available to veterans in your area. We can connect you to these resources to help you further your educational objectives.

EMPLOYMENT

Employers throughout the Western Slope are contacting WSVC to advise veterans of employment opportunities. In some instances, employers are advising WSVC of new listings four hours prior to public posting online. This is an invaluable opportunity for our local veterans.

For more information, contact the Resource Center at (970) 233-8735 about employment opportunities available to veterans in your area.

HEALTHCARE

Maintaining mind and body health is important for everyone, and we understand that often veterans have special needs.  WSVC serves as a conduit for information, connecting veterans with the important health services resources needed to maintain your quality of life. Working with you, we can connect you with access to your local VSO who will work with you to see if you qualify to enter the VA Healthcare System.

For more information, call us at (970) 233-8735, or contact the VSO in your area.

HOUSING

WSVC can connect veterans with the Volunteers of America, an organization dedicated to supporting and empowering America’s most vulnerable groups, including our veterans and their families. We understand that finding affordable housing can be challenging. If you are in need of resources or looking for a place to live, we can help you to find support to assist you with your search.

If you are in immediate need of assistance, please call us at (970) 233-8735 or visit www.voacolorado.org.

VA Home Lenders

A VA home loan is a mortgage loan guaranteed by the Department of Veteran Affairs. Requirements vary by lender, but generally, no down payment is required to obtain a VA home loan.

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LEGAL & THE LAW

If you are in need of legal services, we encourage you to contact your local VSO to seek guidance and specialized resources in your area.

HEALTH: PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL

Smiling Goat Ranch – Carbondale, CO
Smiling Goat Ranch uses horses and small social animals to help people with autism and veterans with PTSD in a healing environment. A non-profit, they have a simple mission: to bring the healing effects of horses, movement, nature and supportive community to autism families, veterans with PTSD, children and adults with ADD/ADHD, anxiety, and related conditions free of charge.

As WSVC evolves and further establishes connections within the communities we serve, we will seek-out programs for the mind and body that promote a positive lifestyle and life experience. Please visit our website often for updates in this area of support.

GROUPS: RECREATION & SOCIALIZATION

An important aspect of the WSVC is to provide opportunities for veterans to connect. WSVC offers weekly coffee and donuts meetings in Eagle, Garfield and Pitkin counties, which provide opportunities to meet with other area veterans. WSVC has also partnered with local resources to offer discounts to area attractions, such as skiing, rafting, swimming, and fly-fishing. Offering programs to keep our veterans engaged enhances quality of life and helps to build new communities of friends and mentors.

For more information, call WSVC at (970) 233-8735 about gatherings and happening at the Resource Center and in your area or stop by the Jesse Beckius/Casey Owens Veterans Resource Center in Glenwood Springs.

TRANSPORTATION TO GRAND JUNCTION VA HOSPITAL

Transportation services to the Grand Junction VA Medical Center are available through the Glenwood Springs Veteran’s Administration Telehealth Clinic, located at 2425 S. Grand Ave., Suite 101, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601.

For more information call 970-945-1007.

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

The WSVC raises funds to maintain an Emergency Fund to assist veterans and their families living in Pitkin, Eagle and Garfield Counties with emergency needs, including housing, food, mental health counseling, transportation and employment support. The Fund is managed by local Coalition volunteers who review all requests for assistance.

For more information, please call us at (970) 233-8735 or email us at wsveteranscoalition@gmail.com.

MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS

The WSVC works with a national organization that will perform Taps at a military funeral 365 days a year in Garfield County, Pitkin County, and Eagle County.

For more information, please call us at (970) 233-8735 or email us at wsveteranscoalition@gmail.com.

ASSISTED LIVING FOR VETERANS

Veterans who are injured in the line of duty face many challenges when they return home, including the inability to live an independent life. Whether fully or partially disabled, many need assistance with daily activities.

Thankfully, there are assisted living options that can help veterans who have disabilities, as well as elderly veterans who need help as they grow older. There are two basic ways for eligible veterans to receive assistance: obtain an assisted living benefit from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or apply for residency in a veteran’s home.

For more information, visit AssistedLiving.org.