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Resources in Utah

AMVETS

AMVETS and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) offers information, counseling and claims service to all honorably discharged veterans and their dependents concerning disability compensation, hospitalization, rehabilitation, pension, education, employment, and other benefits.

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Phone: 801-326-2375
Toll Free: 800-827-1000
Address: 550 Foothill Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84158
Website: https://www.va.gov/find-locations/facility/vba_341  

 

Client Assistance Program

The Client Assistance Program (CAP) can provide information and support to individuals who have questions or complaints about Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services in their state. The CAP program can explain the rights and responsibilities of people receiving services from VR, can mediate disputes between clients and VR, and can advise or assist in filing formal complaints or appeals of VR decisions.

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Phone: 801-363-1347
Toll Free: 800-662-9080
Address: 205 North 400 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Website: http://www.disabilitylawcenter.org

 

 

Independent Living Center

Independent Living Centers are non-residential, private, non-profit, consumer-controlled, community-based organizations providing services and advocacy by and for persons with all types of disabilities. Each ILC offers independent living skills training, peer counseling, and information about services that can assist a person live as independently as possible in the community.

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Utah Options for Independence
Phone:
435-723-2171
Toll Free: 800-827-1000
Address: 1080 N Main Suite 105A
Brigham City, UT 84302
Website: http://www.optionsind.org/

Association of Independent Living Centers in Utah
Phone: 801 466 5565
Address: 3445 South Main St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Websitehttps://uilc.org/en/
 

 

Medicaid Office

Medicaid provides basic health care for people who have a disability, limited income, or receive certain other government benefits. Medicaid offices offer information on who is eligible and how to apply for Medicaid. In some states, a Medicaid home and community-based services waiver (HCBS) exists, which helps people with brain injury who prefer to get long-term care services and supports in their home or community instead of an institutional setting like a nursing home.

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Phone: 801-538-6155
Toll Free: 800-662-9651
Address: Cannon Health Bldg 288 North 1460 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Website: https://medicaid.utah.gov/

 

 

Parent Training and Information Center

Parent Training and Information Centers help parents of children with disabilities, including brain injury, understand their rights and obtain appropriate services for their children within the school system. Services can include peer to peer support and assistance, advocacy for services, parent or school training, and referral to available community resources.

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Phone Number: 801-272-1051
Address: 230 W 200 South Ste 1101
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Website: http://www.utahparentcenter.org/

 

 

Protection and Advocacy

The Protection and Advocacy office works with people with disabilities, including brain injury, to ensure access to appropriate supports and services which can include educational programs, financial entitlements, healthcare, accessible housing, transportation, and employment opportunities. It also works to prevent the abuse, neglect and inappropriate placement of people with disabilities.

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Phone: 801-363-1347
Toll Free: 800-662-9080
Address: 205 North 400 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Website: http://www.disabilitylawcenter.org

 

 

Social Security Office

The Social Security Administration manages two benefit programs for people with disabilities. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides monthly income to people with limited income and work history as a result of a disability. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides disability payments for workers who have contributed to Social Security and become disabled or blind before reaching retirement age and cannot work.

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Toll Free Number: 800-772-1213

Website: http://ssa.gov

The Social Security Administration manages two cash benefit programs for people with disabilities. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides disability insurance benefits for workers who have contributed to Social Security and become disabled or blind before reaching retirement age. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides monthly cash income to low-income persons with limited work history and resources on the basis of age and disability. You can apply online for benefits, or contact your local office to apply in person. To find your local office, use the Social Security Office Locator https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp

State Insurance Department

State Insurance Departments are state agencies that ensure insurance companies obey all state insurance laws and regulations. They can offer information about insurance laws in the state, and assist consumers in resolving complaints or concerns with insurance companies.

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Phone: 801- 538-3800
Toll Free: 800-439-3805
Address: 3110 State Office Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Website: https://insurance.utah.gov/

 

Victims of Crime Compensation Fund

Crime victim compensation programs across the country offer crucial financial assistance to victims of violent crimes. This government program is designed to pay for some of the costs that can result from being the victim of a violent crime. This can include payments for some medical expenses, counseling costs, lost wages or burial expenses.

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Phone: 801-238-2360
Toll Free: 800-621-7444
Address: 350 E 500 South Ste 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Website: https://justice.utah.gov/Crime/  

 

Vocational Rehabilitation

A federal/state program designed to assist people with a disability to return to gainful employment. Individualized services can include assessment, evaluation, career counseling, counseling, job training and job support.

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Phone: 801-538-7530
Toll Free: 866-454-8397
Address: P.O. Box 144200
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Website: https://jobs.utah.gov/usor/vr/index.html

 

 

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