BRAG Human Services

09/03/2026

With summer heat in full swing, the Utah Department of Work Force Services shared tips on how to lower your energy bills and how Utah’s HEAT and Weatherization programs can help!

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) – With summer heat in full swing, the Utah Department of Work Force Services shared tips on how to lower your energy bills and how Utah’s HEAT an…

09/01/2026

Caregivers & Veterans of Northern Utah

Join us for the free Caregivers and Veterans Resource Event and get the answers and support you need in one place!

Space is limited! Reservations are required. Call us at 435-713-1262 or Register Here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3dtQoEofdZmUUxd9iq3MUuX_XEYuts-o3lgRjCVQFRMc8bg/viewform?usp=header

What to expect: VA Healthcare & Benefits:
-Hear from the VHA Congressional Liaison about toxic exposures and benefits.
-Caregiver Support: Learn about self-care, burnout prevention, and building your care team.
-Aging in Place: Resources and planning to stay safely at home.
-Legal & Financial: Power of Attorney, Wills, Trusts, and Fraud Prevention.
-Plus: Hands-on skill stations, community resource booths, and keynote speakers.

When: October 27, 2026 | 9 AM – 3 PM
Where: BTech Business Innovation Campus, Logan, UT

08/25/2026

Free financial Counseling for eligible families! For more information or to apply visit brag.utah.gov/benefitnavigator

06/22/2026

Need guidance with financial counseling or navigating public benefits? Our case workers in the Benefit Navigator Program specialize in assisting YOU with your financial goals through Case Management and Support. This program is FREE to all who qualify. Call today to start your application at (435) 713-1441 / (435) 713- 1305 or visit https://brag.utah.gov/benefitnavigator/

We look forward to working with you!

06/16/2026

The Benefit Navigator Program is here to help you with financial counseling, job preperation, and public assistance. Reach out online at https://brag.utah.gov or via phone (435) 713-1441 / (435) 713- 1305 to see if you qualify!

06/10/2026

The Veteran Directed Care (VDC) program helps Veterans who meet nursing home-level care to stay in their homes instead.

Throught the VA, the program provides:
-A flexible monthly budget to help you stay at home
-Power to hire your own Caregiver (even family!)
-You direct the schedule and tasks for your caregiver

Who qualifies?
Veterans enrolled in VA Healthcare who need significant help with daily activities like bathing, dressin or meals. No service-connected disability rating is requires.

To get started, ask your VA primary care provider for a VDC referral. Call us with questions at 435-713-1467

06/08/2026

Are you caring for an aging parent or spouse? Did you know the Aging Medicaid Waiver program can help senior stay in their homes instead of moving to a nursing facility?

This program may cover
-Personal Care (bathing, dressing)
-Homemaker Services (light cleaning, meals)
-Respite for family caregivers

Who qualifies?
65+ who meet nursing facility level of care and income/assets guidelines for Medicaid

Call 435-713-1467 for more information.

06/01/2026

The Bear River Area Agency at BRAG is here to help you navigate everything from Medicare to homecare.

Programs can help with the following:
-Medicare and Medicaid benefits counseling
-Caregiver support groups
-Caregiver respite and case management for long-term planning
-Long-Term Care Facility resident's rights advocate
-Veterans Service Officer to help you navigate the VA system
-Supported Living services to help you or your loved one age at home
-Information and Referrals to local free or low cost services

Visit www.bearriveraging.org to learn more.

05/26/2026

Get help with energy costs! If your income is limited, you may qualify. To check eligibility and apply visit: https://brag.utah.gov/heat-utility-assistance-program/

05/18/2026

The Emergency Home Repair program uses grant and low-interest loan funds to repair homes in Cache, Box Elder, and Rich Counties. The program focuses on health and safety repairs such as replacing heating systems, k**b and tube mitigation, roofing, hot water heater replacement, sewer/water line and septic clean-out, window replacement, disability adaptation (e.g., ADA equipment), mold abatement, asbestos abatement, and radon abatement. Funds are limited and are approved on a case-by-case basis. Cosmetic repairs, such as landscaping, decorating, and appliances, are not eligible.