In honor of Veterans Day, each year the BEACON publishes a list of valuable resources for veterans and their loved ones, including support groups in Mesa, Montrose and Delta counties. For more resources, check out the annual resource directory, the BEACON Guide.

Veteran Resources

American Legion Post 2006, Fruita (970) 640-7971

American Legion Post 50, Palisade (970) 260-3209

Base Camp 40 (outdoor excursions for veterans) (970) 250-2858

Commemorative Air Force (970) 256-0693

Disabled American Veterans, Grand Junction (970) 263-2848

Disabled American Veterans, Montrose & Delta (970) 240-4698

Fleet Reserve Association of America (MOAA) (970) 434-0869

Grand Valley Combined Honor Guard (970) 243-0476

Military Officers Association, Branch 244 (970) 241-8714

Operation Interdependence (care packages for troops) (970) 523-4217

The Vet Center, Grand Junction (counseling and readjustment) (970) 245-4156

VA Benefits (800) 827-1000

VA Caregiver Support (855) 260-3274

VA Clinic, Montrose (970) 249-7791

VA Eligibility and Enrollment (970) 263-2813

VA medical Center, Grand Junction (970) 242-0731

VA Mental Health (970) 263-2824

VA Womens Veterans Program (970) 242-0731

Veteran Service Officer, Mesa County (970) 248-2733

Veteran Service Officer, Montrose County (970) 249-2115

Veterans Art Center, Grand Junction (970) 462-3126

Veterans Committee of the Western Slope (970) 589-6238

Veterans Golden Age Games CHAMPS (970) 245-6175

Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Grand Junction (970) 263-8986

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1247, Grand Junction (970) 242-9940

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3981, Grand Junction (970) 778-8242

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4663, Clifton (970) 434-9470

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 784, Montrose (970) 765-4858

Veterans Services, Delta County (970) 874-2082

Veterans Transportation Service, Grand Junction (970) 263-5095

Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans (970) 765-2210

Western Region One Source (970) 257-3760

Western Slope Patriot Guard Riders (970) 250-1174