VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Call or chat, any hour, for housing support and VA services near you.
Official page: va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp
No cost Help for Veterans in Utah: Housing, VA Care and Crisis Support
Help for Utah veterans: the VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, Veterans Crisis Line, VA Salt Lake City Health Care, the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs, and job help.
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Hi friend. Thank you for your service. If you are a veteran with no place to stay, or you just need someone to talk to, help is available and some of it is open all day and night.
Quick answers
I'm a homeless veteran. Who do I call?
Call the VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877 424 3838. It is open 24 hours a day. You can also chat online. A VA counselor will ask a few questions, help you find housing support or VA services near you, and connect you with local VA staff if you need ongoing help.
Official page: va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp
What if I'm in crisis?
The Veterans Crisis Line is free, private and open 24 hours a day. Dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat online. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to use it. Family and friends can call too.
Official page: veteranscrisisline.net
Where is VA health care in Salt Lake City?
VA Salt Lake City Health Care is at 500 Foothill Boulevard, Salt Lake City. It also has clinics in places like South Ogden, Orem, South Jordan, St. George and Price. The Utah 211 list shows the medical center phone as 801 582 1565, open 24 hours. Confirm before you go.
Official page: va.gov/salt-lake-city-health-care
Can the state help me with VA claims or my DD 214?
Yes. The Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs has VA accredited claims representatives who can help with disability benefits and pension programs. If your home of record when you left active duty was in Utah, they may have a copy of your DD 214 in their archive. Call 801 326 2372. If it was another state, ask the VA.
Official page: veterans.utah.gov
Is there housing for older or sick veterans?
The Medically Vulnerable People Program facility in Sandy has 165 beds of interim housing and medical services for seniors and veterans experiencing homelessness, as listed by Salt Lake City. Ask the VA call center or Utah 211 how to be referred.
Official page: slc.gov/homelessness/housing-and-shelter
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Bunkly tip: keep a copy of your DD 214 in your phone or with someone you trust. It helps VA housing and benefits help move faster.
Who to call in Utah
Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat. Free, private, open 24 hours a day.
Official page: veteranscrisisline.net
VA Salt Lake City Health Care
Medical center at 500 Foothill Boulevard, plus clinics across Utah and nearby states.
Official page: va.gov/salt-lake-city-health-care
Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs
Help with VA claims, DD 214 and military records, and state veteran benefits.
Official page: veterans.utah.gov
Utah Department of Workforce Services, Veteran Resources
Services and programs to help veterans move from the military to civilian work.
Official page: jobs.utah.gov/jobseeker
Medically Vulnerable People Program, Sandy
Interim housing and medical services for seniors and veterans experiencing homelessness. Listed by Salt Lake City.
Official page: slc.gov/homelessness/housing-and-shelter
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Sources last checked Oct 28, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.
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