Phoenix Quick Response Team

The Phoenix Quick Response Team is one of several groups available for veterans in Idaho Falls. The group organizes local veterans to provide services and support for local veterans and to coordinate with the community for events and education about the military.

The mission statement on Phoenix QRF's website reads: "We are a multifaceted organization striving to provide a variety of services, by Veterans for Veterans, finding purpose and direction through the strength and camaraderie forged in the defense of our nation."

Commander Jake Versteeg said the group has a crisis line available for veterans and their family members. Versteeg said the line, available 24/7 by dialing 208-351-5410, had prevented the suicides of eight veterans in Idaho Falls.

"We just want the veterans to know we're there," Versteeg said.

Other veteran groups in Idaho Falls include American Legion Post 56, Military Officers South East Idaho Chapter, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 972, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2146 and Disabled American Veterans Yellowstone Chapter 6. The websites for each group are accessible at http://www.idahofallsveterans.org/.