Custer County Veterans
Local, statewide, and national organizations that support Custer County veterans and their families. If you need help, start with any of the contacts below — or apply for Veterans Trust Fund assistance online.
Apply for AssistanceIf you or a veteran you know is going through a hard time, reach the Veterans Crisis Line any time: dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255. You can also chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net.
The number to call when you don’t know who to call. Available 24/7.
800-698-2411Confidential crisis support, 24/7. Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255.
988 (press 1) · Text 838255Housing assistance and homelessness prevention. Available 24/7.
877-424-3838Report emergency care received outside the VA network.
844-724-7842Free, confidential help filing VA disability claims, enrolling in VA health care, and accessing federal and state veteran benefits.
Custer County VSO
Dominic Edginton (719) 618-8266
Emergency assistance through the Veterans Trust Fund (VTF), advocacy, and camaraderie for local veterans.
VTF Coordinator
Geoff Schram (719) 285-7090
Community support, veteran advocacy, and fellowship for Custer County veterans and their families.
Post Contact
Richard Posadas (719) 242-3474
County services including the Veterans Service Office, Human Services, and emergency management.
205 S 6th St, Westcliffe, CO
Veteran-founded, nature-based nonprofit offering equine-assisted learning and land-based healing for veterans and their families.
Westcliffe, CO (Custer County)
Animal-assisted therapy and therapeutic riding; programming is offered to veterans at no cost through a VA Western Colorado partnership.
Loma, CO
Equine-assisted therapy and counseling for service members, veterans, and first responders healing from combat trauma.
Boulder, CO
Healing Of Our Veterans Equine Services — fully funded 5-day intensive equine programs for veterans, first responders, and families.
Swanton, OH
Holistic wellness center offering handcrafted apothecary products and personalized healing services for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Cañon City, CO
Equine-assisted therapy for veterans, first responders, and people of all abilities — including "Operation Branded," an 8-week program pairing veterans with wild mustangs for mutual healing.
Harrison, AR
The Colorado Division of Veterans & Military Affairs administers the state Veterans Trust Fund and statewide veteran benefits and programs.
The Colorado Small Business Development Center Network offers free, confidential consulting and low-cost training to help veterans start and grow a business.
Discounted resort stays and travel benefits for active military, veterans, and their families.
Honors SSGT Darin "Taylor" Hoover and the 13 service members lost in Kabul on August 26, 2021 — awarding scholarships and supporting veterans and service dogs.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Woman-Owned firm offering IT and cybersecurity, network development, CAD design and fabrication, and government contracting support — founded by two U.S. Navy veterans.
Based in Westcliffe, CO (Custer County) · serves clients nationwide
Veteran-owned shop specializing in firearm coatings, laser engraving, restorations, and specialty coatings.
Based in Custer County, CO · serves clients nationwide
A veteran-owned small business crafting natural salves and balms.