Section 102 - Counseling program.

UT Code § 39-8-102 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) There is created within the Department of Human Services, a counseling program for servicemembers and the families of servicemembers following demobilization from active service.

(2) The Department of Human Services shall develop and, within the appropriations of the Legislature, implement a statewide counseling program for the servicemember and the servicemember's immediate family.

(3) The program shall: (a) be available to the servicemember and the servicemember's immediate family: (i) 60 days prior to the servicemember's return or demobilization; and (ii) until one year from the date of return or demobilization, whichever is later; and (b) include counseling services designed to facilitate the reintegration of the servicemember back into civilian and family life.

(a) be available to the servicemember and the servicemember's immediate family: (i) 60 days prior to the servicemember's return or demobilization; and (ii) until one year from the date of return or demobilization, whichever is later; and

(i) 60 days prior to the servicemember's return or demobilization; and

(ii) until one year from the date of return or demobilization, whichever is later; and

(b) include counseling services designed to facilitate the reintegration of the servicemember back into civilian and family life.

(4) The Department of Human Services shall seek input from the Utah National Guard regarding the content of the counseling program.