Service Member and Family Readiness
Assistance centers are available for US military members, veterans, and their families regardless of branch, unit, or physical location. Our goal is to be a reference and referral agency for families to ensure they have all the needed resources and opportunities.
Behavioral Health Support
Our mission is to support National Guard members and families and their psychological health. Our goal is to achieve and sustain resilient servicemembers for operational readiness.
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR)
Our mission is to empower and support survivors of sexual violence through confidential advocacy and resources to make the choices that are best for them.
About Us
Vision
The J9 Resiliency Directorate (J9) enhances the resilience and comprehensive readiness of the Airmen, Soldiers, and Families of the Utah National Guard through exceptional professionals, innovative programs, and unparalleled service.
Mission
The J9 assists Airmen, Soldiers, Families, and Command Teams in enhancing readiness, resilience, and culture through a diverse team of professionals and a unique combination of programs and resources designed to support the unique challenges of life as a Citizen Soldier/Airman.
Emergency Contacts
Col. Cody Workman
cody.d.workman.mil@army.mil
801-432-45921SG Greg Annis
gregory.l.annis.mil@army.mil
801-432-4344Mr. Duncan Shumway
Mr. Andrew Kalinen
[email protected]
801-716-9276Director of Psychological Health
Sarah Larmore, LCSW
sarah.l.larmore.civ@army.mil
801-716-9009Director of Psychological Health
Aaron Baxter, LCSW
aaron.j.baxter7.mil@army.mil
801-716-9068Wing Director of Psychological Health
Brandon Phelps, LCSW
brandon.phelps4@us.af.mil
801-577-2686
UTNG J9 Senior Leaders
Guard Family Life Counselors
UTNG SAPR
UTNG Crisis Management Team
People First Resource Guide
Download this resource guide from the J9 Resiliency Directorate Military Community and Family Services Office. The intent is to provide ongoing support, share information, educate about programs, and provide resources available to members of the Utah National Guard.
Mission Ready
2026 Emergency Preparedness Campaign
The Mission Ready: Preparing our Families for Anything challenge promotes year-round readiness by providing a monthly checklist and valuable tools
In 2026 we challenge all Utah National Guard Servicemembers and Families to be proactive in preparation for emergencies-natural, financial, and personal-to ensure mission readiness and family well-being during deployments or unexpected events.
January
New Year, New Preparedness Goals
A well-prepared family strengthens the Servicemember focus and operational readiness.
- Create/update your Personal/Family Emergency Plan (include contacts, evactuation routes, meeting points)
- Update ID cards, insurance, and DEERS enrollment
- Complete the Rapid Response Administrative Record
February
Secure Finances, Secure Future
Financial peace of mind allows you to stay focused on the mission.
- Review LES and update budget to include emergency savings and emergency food or water purchases monthly or bi-monthly
- Set up automatic savings (aim for $500-$1000 starter fund)
- Review or update SGU and other benefits
March
Staying healthy keeps your family strong during emergencies and deployments.
- Schedule annual exams for family health
- Organize prescription list and copies of medical records
- Ensure TRICARE info is current
Equal Opportunity/Equal Employment Opportunity
The Military Employment Opportunity and Equal Employment Opportunity (MEO/EEO) program is designed to maximize the military force potential by ensuring fair treatment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability. We work to provide an environment free of unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment and offensive behavior. The MEO/EEO program promotes unit readiness, mission accomplishment, and unit effectiveness, by ensuring equal opportunity for every Soldier, Airman and Civilian through human relations education, diversity, organizational assessments, and fair treatment based on merit, accomplishments and capabilities.
Travis Bringhurst
[email protected]
801-432-4548 or 435-201-4271
Amberlee Yon
[email protected]
801-432-4855
Kimberly Diamond-Smith
[email protected]
385-341-3677
Reasonable Accommodations
Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a reasonable accommodation (RA) is any change in the work environment or in the way things are customarily done that enables a person with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities.
Reasonable Accommodations Flowchart
Reasonable Accommodations Request
No FEAR Training
The training covers the No FEAR Act, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy, the EEO Complaint Process, Reasonable Accommodations, Accessibility, Anti-Harassment Policy, Prohibited Personnel Practices, and Whistleblower Protection Laws. It introduces employees to various topics, including the forms of discrimination, the timeline for filing a discrimination or harassment complaint, examples of and the timeline for processing reasonable accommodations, the types and effects of harassment, and the purpose and timeline for filing an action with the Office of Special Counsel or the Merit Systems Protection Board.
EEO Non-Supervisor Training 203(A)
Elizabeth Craig
[email protected]
801-432-4492
Employer Support for the Guard and Reserves (ESGR)
ESGR is a Department of Defense program established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component service members and their civilian employers in order to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment.
ESGR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Our dedicated volunteers come from all walks of life. We are business executives, civic leaders, and patriotic citizens. Some volunteer activities include:- Employer Outreach: Develop relationships with employers to promote advocacy for service in the Guard and Reserve.
- Ombudsman: Work with employers and service members to prevent, reduce, or resolve misunderstandings regarding employment rights and responsibilities.
- Public Affairs: Work with military and civilian media organizations to promote public understanding of the ESGR mission.
- Military Outreach: Inform and educate members of the Guard and Reserve regarding their employment rights and responsibilities under Uniformed Services Employment Rights Act (USERRA).
Accelerated Credentialing to Employment (ACE)
The ACE Program is designed to assist Utah veterans, actively drilling members of the Guard and Reserve and their respective spouses, overcome barriers to employment or better employment by assisting them in attaining certificates and licenses using their military training and experience or by assisting with short-term training.
The ACE Program is intended to provide an avenue for eligible participants to gain employment in the civilian job market by capitalizing on their past experience, training and knowledge or by assisting them with short-term training that leads to a certificate or license. The program can serve Utah veterans, active military personnel, actively drilling members of the Guard and Reserve and the spouses of the aforementioned as long as they have served at least one day of honorable service in a branch of the Armed Forces.
Use of the Chapel
Chaplains
Spiritual Welfare for the Troops
We nurture the living, care for the wounded, and honor the fallen.
Chaplains provide religious support and spiritual fitness to Guard members and their families, and assist commanders in ensuring the right and free exercise of religion for all Guard members. Chaplains are specially trained to serve any spiritual need, for all religious or non-religious affiliations. Conversations with chaplains are strictly confidential, protected by regulations associated with each service.
Worship Services - Every Sunday
LDS Services: 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Non-denominational Services: 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Chaplain Corps (Army)
Chaplain Noe Correa
Utah Full-time Support Chaplain
640th RTI Regimental Chaplain
801-716-9036 or 619-402-5064Chaplain Corps (Air)
Chaplain Andy Madison
[email protected]
801-884-8819
Risk Reduction, Resilience, and Readiness
About Us
The UTARNG Risk Reduction Program (RRP) fosters readiness and resilience through increasing protective factors and life satisfaction and addressing areas of risk.
The RRP supports command teams by providing training, connecting Soldiers to resources, and case managing the suicide prevention and substance abuse prevention programs.
Risk Reduction Coordinator
Jared Anderson
jared.w.anderson4.[email protected]
385-988-6288Prevention Coordinator
Darren Pain
darren.g.pain.[email protected]
385-202-9697Prevention Coordinator
Jeff Handy
[email protected]
801-855-6205
Substance Abuse Prevention
Self-Referral (AR 600-85, 7.3)Under the limited use policy, Soldiers are shielded from adverse administrative actions when you self-refer.
As long as you are not aware of an impending urinalysis, you may self-refer to your
- Chain of Command
- Primary Care Provider
- Chaplain
- Behavioral Health
- ASAP Team
Director of Psychological Health
801-432-4367
State Chaplain
801-432-4367
Suicide Prevention
If you are feeling suicidal or even depressed or not quite right, there is support within reach.
We hope you will contact one of the following resources or visit your nearest Emergency Room
Director of Psychological Health
801-432-4367
Family Military Life Consultant
801-716-432-4367
Chaplain
801-716-9036
Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCOT)
You can also call MCOT and they will come to you
801-587-3000
Resilience & Readiness
ACE-SI Training is offered every third Wednesday other than in July. It is usually held at Sunrise Hall at Camp Williams from 0900-1600. This training qualifies Suicide Intervention Officers to provide the required annual suicide prevention training per AR 600-92.II.1-13.
Risk Reduction Coordinator
ChaplainJared Anderson
jared.w.anderson4.[email protected]
385-988-6288
For more information or to schedule an ACE-SI Suicide Prevention or Risk Reduction Training, contact