Chat online Use this Link  – ONLINE CHAT

TEXT us at 838255

Women Veterans Hotline: 855-829-663

Vet Center Call Center: 877-WAR-VETS (927-8387)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Line: 855-260-3274

Lines for Life Military Help Line:  Call 1-888-457-4838

Senior Loneliness Line:  Call 503-200-1633The

Trevor Project:  866-488-7386

The VA Resource Navigator is a simple tool. It helps you access and understands the VA benefits you’ve earned. This go-to guide provides trusted web links, phone numbers, and QR codes to VA services and benefits.

Find information about:

• VA Locations

• Records

• Health Care

• Disability and Benefits

• Education and Training

• Housing Assistance

• Careers and Employment

• Family member, caregiver, and survivor benefits

• Pension

• Burials and Memorials

Download your own copy by clicking the Resources link or image below. Pass this website along to others so they too can learn about the VA Resource Navigator.

https://www.prevention.va.gov/PCL/PCL-VA-Navigator.asp

LOCATE VETERANS SERVICES IN OREGON

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Who Is a Veteran?

Aging Veterans

Caregivers

Homeless Veterans

Justice-Involved Veterans

LGBTQ+ Veterans

Student Veterans

Trauma Information

Tribal Veterans

Veterans in Crisis

Women Veterans

Find Services by County and Throughout the state 

Dual Diagnosis Anonymous

DDA Veterans Page

“You protected us, now we support you!”

https://ddainc.org/dda-veterans-page/

DDA was founded by a highly decorated veteran, Corbett Monica. After serving in the Vietnam War, like other veterans, returning to home only find anguish, trauma, and remorse. After suffering from severe PTSD, OCD, survivors guilt, and addictions, Corbett found a way to transcend from destructive means with the inception of Dual Diagnosis Anonymous (DDA) providing hope and recovery through our peer support which is now his legacy.

Culturally responsive DDA’s Veterans meetings are intended to provide a safe venue to be open about depression, post-traumatic stress, alcohol and drug use, abuse, and addiction as well as serve as a resource for navigation of the telehealth system, It will encourage healthy solutions for adapting to the changing times. Specifically. the project will Improve access for Veterans and military service members to dual diagnosis services through the creation of on-line recovery support groups and on-line DDA meetings.

This project will serve Veterans throughout the state and is beginning outreach through Veterans publications, local newspapers, the VA, Veterans websites, list services, and anything else that will help identify Oregonians who can use the services.

US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

We are the world’s leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD and traumatic stress.

PTSD is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening or traumatic event. If symptoms last more than a few months, it may be PTSD. The good news is that there are effective treatments. Use these links to for information and assistance.

Improving Health and Building Readiness. Anytime, Anywhere – Always

We are an integrated combat support agency, with a global team of nearly 130,000 civilians and military personnel, serving 9.5M beneficiaries and supporting 700+ hospitals and clinics in the Military Health System.

As a part of the Military Health System, we’re privileged to manage a global health system. Through TRICARE, we deliver health care to 9.5 million patients around the world. In our role as a Combat Support Agency, we provide medical support to the Army, Navy and Air Force.

USE THIS LINK TO FIND CARE

RESOURCES ORGANIZED BY TOPIC

Behavioral Health

• BeyondTheMilitaryUniform.com

• Eugene Vet Center / U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

• K9Kavalry

• Lines for Life – Military Helpline

• NAMI Multnomah

• Oregon Health Authority – Behavioral Health Division

• VA Portland Health Care System

• Portland VA Suicide Prevention Team

• Salem Vet Center

Burial & Survivor Assistance

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Survivor Assistance and Memorial Benefits

• VA Burial Benefits

Business & Entrepreneurship

• Business Oregon – COBID

• Oregon Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network

Claims & Benefits

• Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) Appeals Team

• Benton County Veteran Services

• Lincoln County Veteran Service Office

• Portland VA Regional Office (VBA)

Education

• ODVA Campus Resource Coordinators

• Veterans Educational Bridge Grant

• Veteran Education (State Approving Agency)

• Chemeketa Community College

• Oregon State University

• Portland State University

Emergency Aid

• American Legion – Department of Oregon

• 211info

• Veterans Aid Network

• Oregon Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance Grant

Employment & Workforce

• DPSST – Dept. of Public Safety Standards and Training

• Easterseals Oregon – Veterans Programs

• Goodwill HVRP – Veteran Connections

• Oregon Department of Corrections – Veteran Hiring

• Oregon Employment Department – Veteran Services

• Vocational Rehabilitation Services – Oregon

• OSBEELS – State Licensing

Family & Caregivers

• Oregon Child Support Program

• Returning Veterans Project

Health Care

• Oregon Health Authority – Behavioral Health & Oral Health

• Portland VA Health Care System – M2VA Program

• VA NCRAR – Auditory Research

Housing & Homeless Services

• ODVA ORVET Home Loan Program

• ODVA Houseless Veteran Program & Emergency Financial Assistance

• Oregon Department of Revenue

• Oregon Housing and Community Services

• Reveille Foundation

• VETcare, WestCare Oregon

• ARCHES – Supportive Services for Veteran Families

Justice & Legal

• Disability Rights Oregon

• ODVA Incarcerated Veterans Program

• Oregon Judicial Department

Long-Term Care & Senior Support

• ODVA Conservatorship and Representative Payee Services

• Oregon Veterans’ Homes (The Dalles & Lebanon)

• Residential Facilities Ombudsman

Recreation

• Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife – Vets License Programs

• Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

Service & Advocacy Organizations

• Fort Kennedy

• Gold Star Wives of America

• Marine Corps League – State of Oregon & Local Detachments

• Military Order of the Purple Heart – Oregon Chapter

• Oregon Military Museum Project

• Oregon Talking Book & Braille Library

• VFW Post 661 Uniform Display Museum

• Wounded Warrior Project

Special Advocacy

• Aging Veteran Outreach / Volunteer Program (no central URL)

• Office of Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06)

• LGBTQ+ Veterans

• Tribal Veterans Programs

• Women Veterans Coordinators – ODVA

Transportation

• Cherriots – Regional Bus Services

• Oregon DMV (ODOT)

• Highly Rural Veteran Transportation Grant (ODVA)

• Rural Healthcare Veteran Transportation Grants

VETERANS DAY 2025

VIRTUAL EVENTS, DISCOUNTS, AND DEALS

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Veterans Day 2025 — Virtual Events & Discounts

Veterans Day honors all U.S. military veterans for their service. First observed as Armistice Day marking WWI’s end on Nov 11 1918, it became a federal holiday in 1954 honoring veterans of all wars. Communities nationwide hold ceremonies and programs to express gratitude and remembrance.

Virtual Events

Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony — Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Tue Nov 11 11 AM PST – Oregon Capitol ceremony with color guard and music; livestream available.
Registration Link Provider Website

National Veterans Day Observance — Arlington National Cemetery
Tue Nov 11 7:50–10 AM PST – Official wreath-laying at Tomb of Unknown Soldier; live broadcast.
Registration Link Provider Website

Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony — National WWII Museum
Tue Nov 11 9 AM PST – Hybrid event from New Orleans honoring all who served.
Registration Link Provider Website

NYC Veterans Day Parade Live Stream — ABC7NY
Tue Nov 11 9 AM–12 PM PST – Nation’s largest parade broadcast online.
Registration Link Provider Website

Member Webinar: Veterans Day 2025 — Seramount
Wed Nov 5 9–10:30 AM PST – Discussion with veteran leaders on recruitment and retention.
Registration Link Provider Website

Money Smart Town Hall — FDIC × VA
Wed Nov 19 10–11 AM PST – Virtual session on financial education and VA benefits.
Registration Link Provider Website

Veterans Discounts

Oregon — Restaurants & Food

Applebee’s – Free Entrée (11/11) applebees.com
Denny’s – Free Grand Slam 5 AM–Noon (11/11) dennys.com
IHOP – Free Pancake Combo (11/11) ihop.com
Red Robin – Free Burger + Side (11/11) redrobin.com
Olive Garden – Free Entrée (11/11) military.com
Starbucks – Free Tall Coffee (11/11) veteran.com
Little Caesars – Free Lunch Combo 11 AM–2 PM (11/11) littlecaesars.com
Peet’s Coffee – Free Drink (11/11) peets.com
TCBY – Free 6 oz Froyo (11/11) tcby.com
Menchie’s – First 6 oz Free (11/11) menchies.com

Oregon — Recreation & Admissions

Oregon Zoo – Free 11/11 oregonzoo.org
High Desert Museum – Free 11/11 highdesertmuseum.org
Evergreen Museum – Free Vet + Guest 11/8–11/11 evergreenmuseum.org
Portland Japanese Garden – Free 11/10 japanesegarden.org
Oregon Historical Society – Free 11/8–11/10 ohs.org
Crater Lake NP – Free 11/11 nps.gov
Fort Vancouver NHS – Free 11/11 nps.gov/fova
Silver Falls SP – Free 11/11 stateparks.oregon.gov
Portland Art Museum – Free 11/11 portlandartmuseum.org
OMSI – Free 11/11omsi.edu

Oregon — Retail

Lowe’s 10% lowes.com
Home Depot 10% homedepot.com
Fred Meyer 10% 3rd Thu fredmeyer.com
Target 10% (two purchases) target.com
Cabela’s / Bass Pro 5% cabelas.com
Big 5 – 10% 11/11 big5sportinggoods.com
Ace Hardware – 10% 11/11 acehardware.com
Dollar Tree – 10% 11/11 dollartree.com
Walgreens – 20% 11/8–11/11 walgreens.com
Joann Fabric – 15% Veterans Week joann.com

Oregon — Travel

Amtrak – 10% amtrak.com
NPS – Free 11/11 nps.gov
Oregon State Parks – Free Parking 11/11 stateparks.oregon.gov
Best Western – 15% bestwestern.com
Choice Hotels – 10% choicehotels.com
Hilton – Military Rate hilton.com
Wyndham – 20% wyndhamhotels.com
IHG – 10% ihg.com
Enterprise – 5% enterprise.com
Greyhound – 10% greyhound.com

Oregon — Services

Great Clips – Free Haircut 11/11 greatclips.com
Sport Clips – Free Haircut 11/11 sportclips.com
Spotless Car Wash – Free 11/11 legion.org
WhiteWater Express – Free Wash 11/11 dav.org
Meineke – Free Oil Change 11/11 meineke.com
Jiffy Lube – Free Oil Change 11/11 jiffylube.com
Planet Fitness – Free Workout 11/8–11/15 planetfitness.com
Crunch Fitness – Free 11/11 crunch.com
PetSmart – 10% Grooming petsmart.com
Verizon – 15% Plans verizon.com

Our huge list of Veterans Day 2025 freebies, discounts, and deals

This year, November 11 is on a Tuesday, which means many Veterans Day offers can be enjoyed over the long weekend. Verified restaurant deals below are free or discounted for veterans.

Applebee’s – Free meal from select Veterans Day menu on Nov 11.
Aroma Joe’s – Free 24-oz drink of choice for veterans on Nov 11.
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar – Free BD’s Burger with side until 4 PM on Nov 11.
Bandana’s BBQ – Free Pork Sandwich Meal with a side for veterans.
Barbecue at Home by Dickey’s – 15% off orders Nov 11–Dec 31 (code VETERAN15).
Bar Louie – Free burger (excludes Big Louie) Nov 10–11 for service members.
BIGGBY Coffee – Any 16-oz beverage $1.99 for veterans Nov 11.
Biscuit Belly – Free biscuit sandwich + drink Nov 11 (dine-in).
Blaze Pizza – Free one-topping pizza for veterans Nov 11.
Bob Evans – Free dine-in meal from Veterans Day menu Nov 11.
Bombshells Restaurant & Bar – Free entrée + 20% off menu for service members Nov 11.
Bonefish Grill – Free Bang Bang Shrimp + drink Nov 11 (+10% daily discount).
BRAVO! Italian Kitchen – Free pasta entrée Nov 11 for veterans.
Brio Italian Grille – Free pasta entrée Nov 11 for veterans.
Brick House Tavern + Tap – 20% off dine-in meals Nov 11.
Bruegger’s Bagels – Free coffee with purchase Nov 11.
California Pizza Kitchen – Free entrée + drink from select menu Nov 11.
Capriotti’s – Free small sub with purchase Nov 11.
Carolina Ale House – Free half-rack rib platter Nov 11.
Casey’s – Free coffee or fountain drink Nov 11.
Chili’s – Free entrée from select menu Nov 11.
Chipotle – BOGO entrée 4–8 PM Nov 11 with military ID.
Cody’s Original Roadhouse – Free BBQ entrée Nov 11 (dine-in).
Cousin’s Subs – Free 7½-inch sub Nov 11.
Connors Steak & Seafood – 50% off entrée Nov 11 for veterans.
Cracker Barrel – Free Sunrise Pancake Special Nov 11.
Dave & Buster’s – Free entrée + $10 Power Card Nov 11.
Denny’s – Free Original Grand Slam 5 AM–12 PM Nov 11.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Free Pulled Pork Sandwich (code VETFREE) Nov 11.
Eddie Merlot’s – Free Prime Cheeseburger + Fries Nov 11.
Einstein Bros. Bagels – Free coffee with purchase Nov 11.
Eureka! – Free burger for veterans Nov 11.
Famous Dave’s – Free Pork Sandwich Lunch + side Nov 11.
Firehouse Subs – Free medium sub with purchase Nov 11.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers – Free combo meal card Nov 11 (redeem by Dec 31).
Golden Corral – Free buffet 4 PM–close Nov 11 (Military Appreciation Night).
IHOP – Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancakes 7 AM–7 PM Nov 11.
Little Caesars – Free HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo 11 AM–2 PM Nov 11.
Logan’s Roadhouse – Free lunch 11 AM–3 PM Nov 11 (+10% daily discount).
Mission BBQ – Free sandwich Nov 11.
Red Lobster – Free Shrimp & Chips entrée Nov 11 (+10% daily discount).
Red Robin – Free Big Tavern Burger + Fries Nov 11 (+ gift card donation promo).
Ruby Tuesday – Free Garden Bar Nov 11 (code VETERANS25).
Starbucks – Free 12-oz coffee Nov 11 (veterans + spouses).
Texas Roadhouse – Meal voucher 11 AM–2 PM Nov 11.
Torchy’s Tacos – Free taco + drink Nov 11.
World of Beer – Free Smash Burger Sliders + fries Nov 11.

Veterans Resources, Recovery, Mental Health, Assistance and Information

VA Resource Navigator

The VA Resource Navigator is a simple tool. It helps you access and understands the VA benefits you’ve earned. This go-to guide provides trusted web links, phone numbers, and QR codes to VA services and benefits.

Find information about:

• VA Locations
• Records
• Health Care
• Disability and Benefits
• Education and Training
• Housing Assistance
• Careers and Employment
• Family member, caregiver, and survivor benefits
• Pension
• Burials and Memorials

Download your own copy by clicking the Resources link or image below. Pass this website along to others so they too can learn about the VA Resource Navigator.

https://www.prevention.va.gov/PCL/PCL-VA-Navigator.asp

LOCATE VETERANS SERVICES IN OREGON

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Resources are available to Oregon veterans, family members, and caregivers,

Select Title Below To Learn More About Services by Group.

Who Is a Veteran?

Aging Veterans

Caregivers

Homeless Veterans

Justice-Involved Veterans

LGBTQ+ Veterans

Student Veterans

Trauma Information

Tribal Veterans

Veterans in Crisis

Women Veterans

Find Services by County and Throughout the state 

Locate a Veteran Services Office

All Services Statewide

Campus Veteran Services

County Services Directory

County Veteran Services Offices

Transportation Services

Tribal Veteran Service Offices

Veteran Memorials

Home Loans

Oregon Veterans’ Homes

Connect With ODVA

Benefits & Programs

Agency Programs

National Resource Directory (NRD)

https://nrd.gov/

The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a resource website that connects wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, their families, and caregivers to programs and services that support them. The NRD is hosted, managed, maintained, sustained and developed by the Defense Health Agency’s Recovery Coordination Program.

It provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration. Visitors can find information on a variety of topics that supply an abundance of vetted resources. For help finding resources on the site, visit the How to Use this site section of the NRD. Please see below for some of our major categories.

• American Red Cross
• Benefits & Compensation
• Choose Home
• Community of Care
• Education & Training
• Employment
• Family & Caregiver Support
• Health
• Homeless Assistance
• Housing
• Military Adaptive Sports Program
• Other Services & Resources
• Portfolio of Veterans Benefits (PVB)
• Transportation & Travel

The National Recovery Directory is a partnership among the Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs. Information contained within the NRD is from federal, state, and local government agencies; Veteran and military service organizations; non-profit and community-based organizations; academic institutions and professional associations that provide assistance to wounded warriors and their families.

GLOSSARIES

Find definitions to commonly used terms in VA, DoD, DOL, and other federal government agencies.

Learn More

RECOVERY DIRECTORY FACT SHEET

Get to know your NRD: why it was created, who operates it, and all the resources meant for you.

Learn More

Dual Diagnosis Anonymous

DDA Veterans Page

“You protected us, now we support you!”

https://ddainc.org/dda-veterans-page

DDA was founded by a highly decorated veteran, Corbett Monica. After serving in the Vietnam War, like other veterans, returning to home only find anguish, trauma, and remorse. After suffering from severe PTSD, OCD, survivors guilt, and addictions, Corbett found a way to transcend from destructive means with the inception of Dual Diagnosis Anonymous (DDA) providing hope and recovery through our peer support which is now his legacy.

Culturally responsive DDA’s Veterans meetings are intended to provide a safe venue to be open about depression, post-traumatic stress, alcohol and drug use, abuse, and addiction as well as serve as a resource for navigation of the telehealth system, It will encourage healthy solutions for adapting to the changing times. Specifically. the project will Improve access for Veterans and military service members to dual diagnosis services through the creation of on-line recovery support groups and on-line DDA meetings.

This project will serve Veterans throughout the state and is beginning outreach through Veterans publications, local newspapers, the VA, Veterans websites, list services, and anything else that will help identify Oregonians who can use the services.

Give our Central Office a call at (503)-222-6484

Join our Private Online Group the DDA Veterans Resource Group and Chatroom:

Join Our Facebook Chatroom

US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

PTSD: National Center for PTSD

https://www.ptsd.va.gov/

We are the world’s leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD and traumatic stress.

PTSD is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening or traumatic event. If symptoms last more than a few months, it may be PTSD. The good news is that there are effective treatments. Use these links to for information and assistance.

VA Healthcare – Community Care network

https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/providers/Community_Care_Network.asp

VA’s Center for Women Veterans (CWV)

https://www.va.gov/womenvet/

Minority Veterans of America

https://www.minorityvets.org/

Veteran Centers in Oregon

Central Oregon Vet Center

Eugene Vet Center

Grants Pass Vet Center

Portland Vet Center

Salem Vet Center

Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Oregon:

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Grants Pass West VA CBOC

Hillsboro CBOC

Klamath Falls CBOC

La Grande CBOC

Lincoln City Clinic

North Bend VA Clinic

Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC)

Salem CBOC

North Coast CBOC

Defense Health Agency

Improving Health and Building Readiness. Anytime, Anywhere – Always

We are an integrated combat support agency, with a global team of nearly 130,000 civilians and military personnel, serving 9.5M beneficiaries and supporting 700+ hospitals and clinics in the Military Health System.

As a part of the Military Health System, we’re privileged to manage a global health system. Through TRICARE, we deliver health care to 9.5 million patients around the world. In our role as a Combat Support Agency, we provide medical support to the Army, Navy and Air Force.

USE THIS LINK TO FIND MEDICAL CARE

Military Children Resources

Military kids face unique psychological challenges related to military life. Compared to their non-military peers, military kids are many times more likely to move multiple times during their school careers and have a parent absent for long periods of time in potentially dangerous locations – factors that can greatly stress military kids’ mental health.

The Defense Health Agency maintains two online resources to support military children, use the links provided below:

Sesame Street for Military Families is a free, bilingual (English and Spanish) website where families can find information and multimedia resources on the topics of military deployments, multiple deployments, homecomings, injuries, grief, and self-expression.

RESOURCES  BY TOPIC AREA

Behavioral Health

BeyondTheMilitaryUniform.com
URL: https://beyondthemilitaryuniform.com/
Program: Community Connection and Wellness Resources

Eugene Vet Center / U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
URL: https://www.va.gov/eugene-vet-center/
Program: Confidential Counseling and Support Services

K9s For Warriors: https://k9sforwarriors.org/ (Service Dogs for Veterans with PTSD)

K9 Partners for Patriots: https://k9partnersforpatriots.com/ (Service Dogs for Veterans)

Lines for Life – Military Helpline
URL: https://www.linesforlife.org/get-help-now/services-and-crisis-lines/military-helpline/
Program: 24/7 Military Crisis and Support Helpline

NAMI Multnomah
URL: https://www.namimultnomah.org/
Program: Mental Health Support, Education, and Advocacy

Oregon Health Authority – Behavioral Health Division
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/amh/pages/index.aspx
Program: Statewide Behavioral Health Services and Support

VA Portland Health Care System
URL: https://www.va.gov/portland-health-care/
Program: Comprehensive Veterans Health Care Services

Portland VA Suicide Prevention Team
URL: https://www.va.gov/portland-health-care/ (Main system page)
Program: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Services

Salem Vet Center
URL: https://www.va.gov/salem-vet-center/
Program: Confidential Counseling and Support Services

Burial & Survivor Assistance

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Survivor Assistance and Memorial Benefits
URL: https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/
Program: Burial Benefits and Survivor Support

VA Burial Benefits
URL: https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/
Program: Burial and Memorial Benefits

Business & Entrepreneurship

Business Oregon – COBID
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/biz/programs/cobid/pages/default.aspx
Program: Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity

Oregon Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network
URL: https://www.oregonsbdc.org/
Program: Small Business Development and Counseling

Claims & Benefits

Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) Appeals Team
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/pages/default.aspx
Program: State Veterans Affairs Services and Appeals

Benton County Veteran Services
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/services/pages/counties/benton.aspx
Program: County Veteran Service Office

Lincoln County Veteran Service Office
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/services/pages/counties/lincoln.aspx
Program: County Veteran Service Office

Portland VA Regional Office (VBA)
URL: https://www.va.gov/portland-va-regional-benefit-office/
Program: Veterans Benefits Administration

Education

ODVA Campus Resource Coordinators
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/pages/default.aspx
Program: Campus-Based Veteran Support

Veterans Educational Bridge Grant
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/services/pages/education.aspx
Program: Educational Financial Assistance

Veteran Education (State Approving Agency)
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/services/pages/education.aspx
Program: Education Program Approval and Oversight

Chemeketa Community College
URL: https://www.chemeketa.edu/veterans/
Program: Veterans Services and Educational Support

Oregon State University
URL: https://veterans.oregonstate.edu/
Program: Veterans and Military Services

Portland State University
URL: https://www.pdx.edu/student-veteran-resource-center/
Program: Student Veteran Resource Center

Emergency Aid

American Legion – Department of Oregon
URL: https://www.orlegion.org/
Program: Veterans Support and Community Service

211info
URL: https://www.211info.org/
Program: Information and Referral Services

Oregon Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance Grant
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/services/pages/emergency-financial-assistance.aspx
Program: Emergency Financial Assistance for Veterans

Employment & Workforce

DPSST – Dept. of Public Safety Standards and Training
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/dpsst/pages/index.aspx
Program: Public Safety Standards and Training

Easterseals Oregon – Veterans Programs
URL: https://www.easterseals.com/oregon/
Program: Veterans Employment and Support Services

Goodwill HVRP – Veteran Connections
URL: https://www.goodwill-oregon.org/
Program: Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program

Oregon Department of Corrections – Veteran Hiring
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/doc/
Program: Veteran Employment Opportunities

Oregon Employment Department – Veteran Services
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/employ/businesses/veterans/pages/default.aspx
Program: Veteran Employment Services

Vocational Rehabilitation Services – Oregon
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/seniors-disabilities/vr/pages/index.aspx
Program: Vocational Rehabilitation Services

OSBEELS – State Licensing
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/pages/index.aspx
Program: Building Codes Division Licensing

Family & Caregivers

Oregon Child Support Program
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/doj/child-support/pages/default.aspx
Program: Child Support Services

Returning Veterans Project
URL: https://www.returningveterans.org/
Program: Mental Health and Family Support Services

Health Care

Oregon Health Authority – Behavioral Health & Oral Health
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/amh/pages/index.aspx
Program: Behavioral Health Services

Portland VA Health Care System – M2VA Program
URL: https://www.va.gov/portland-health-care/
Program: Military to VA Transition Program

VA NCRAR – Auditory Research
URL: https://www.va.gov/PORTLANDRESEARCH/
Program: National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research

Housing & Homeless Services

ODVA ORVET Home Loan Program
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/services/pages/home-loan.aspx
Program: Oregon Veteran Home Loan Program

ODVA Houseless Veteran Program & Emergency Financial Assistance
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/services/pages/emergency-financial-assistance.aspx
Program: Homeless Veterans Support and Emergency Aid

Oregon Department of Revenue
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/dor/pages/index.aspx
Program: Tax Services and Veterans Property Tax Exemptions

Oregon Housing and Community Services
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/ohcs/pages/index.aspx
Program: Housing Assistance and Community Development

VETcare, WestCare Oregon
URL: https://vetcareoregon.org/
Program: Veterans Housing and Reintegration Services

Justice & Legal

Disability Rights Oregon
URL: https://www.disabilityrightsoregon.org/
Program: Disability Rights Advocacy and Legal Services

ODVA Incarcerated Veterans Program
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/pages/default.aspx
Program: Support for Incarcerated Veterans

Oregon Judicial Department
URL: https://www.courts.oregon.gov/
Program: State Court System and Veterans Treatment Courts

Long-Term Care & Senior Support

ODVA Conservatorship and Representative Payee Services
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/pages/default.aspx
Program: Financial Management Services

Oregon Veterans’ Homes (The Dalles & Lebanon)
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/services/pages/veterans-homes.aspx
Program: Long-Term Care Facilities for Veterans

Residential Facilities Ombudsman
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/ltco/pages/index.aspx
Program: Long-Term Care Ombudsman Services

Recreation

Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife – Vets License Programs
URL: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/
Program: Disabled Veteran Hunting and Fishing License Program

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
URL: https://www.oregonstateparks.org/
Program: Parks Access and Recreation Programs

Service & Advocacy Organizations

Gold Star Wives of America
URL: https://www.goldstarwives.org/
Program: Support for Military Widows

Marine Corps League – State of Oregon & Local Detachments
URL: https://www.mcloregon.com/
Program: Marine Corps Veterans Support

Military Order of the Purple Heart – Oregon Chapter
URL: https://www.purpleheart.org/
Program: Combat-Wounded Veterans Support

Oregon Military Museum Project
URL: Specific URL not found

Oregon Talking Book & Braille Library
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/osl/tbbls/pages/index.aspx
Program: Accessible Reading Materials

Wounded Warrior Project
URL: https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
Program: Wounded Veteran Support Services

Special Advocacy

Aging Veteran Outreach / Volunteer Program
No central URL – Community-based programs

Office of Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06)
URL: https://salinas.house.gov/
Program: Congressional Veterans Services

LGBTQ+ Veterans
URL: https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/lgbtq/
Program: LGBTQ+ Veteran Support Services

Tribal Veterans Programs
URL: Various tribal websites and VA programs

Women Veterans Coordinators – ODVA
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/pages/default.aspx
Program: Women Veterans Support Services

Transportation

Cherriots – Regional Bus Services
URL: https://www.cherriots.org/
Program: Public Transportation Services

Oregon DMV (ODOT)
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/dmv/pages/index.aspx
Program: Driver and Motor Vehicle Services

Highly Rural Veteran Transportation Grant (ODVA)
URL: https://www.oregon.gov/odva/pages/default.aspx
Program: Rural Veteran Transportation Support

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Help with PTSD for You and Your Family – CRAFT PTSD

Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) – Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a web-based course for family members of Veterans working to manage PTSD. This course teaches family members how to encourage their Veteran to get treatment and support them during care. It also offers tools for family members to improve their own quality of life.

Features include:

• Self-paced learning, so you can stop at any point and pick up where you left off at another time.
• Exercises to help you review skills.
• Resources to protect you and your family, including tips to help you create a Safety Plan.

Get Started: Launch CRAFT-PTSD Course

How to Use the CRAFT-PTSD Course

This course can help you learn more about the symptoms of PTSD and the impact PTSD can have in some relationships. You will learn and practice new skills that help family members to communicate more effectively. CRAFT-PTSD also covers strategies that will help you to take care of yourself, whether or not your loved one decides to seek PTSD services.

This is a self-paced course with the opportunity to print or save exercises in each lesson. We recommend that you move through sections in order, and that you practice the skills described in each lesson between your sessions.

CRAFT-PTSD includes information about the options available for Veterans who may benefit from PTSD treatment in VA or in the community. Those who are not members of a military family can also get useful information in this course.

NOTE: CRAFT-PTSD is not a substitute for medical care or advice from a provider. Only a licensed professional can diagnose PTSD.

Privacy and Security

The information you enter as you move through the course will be available to you until you close your browser window. At that time, your information is deleted, which is why we give you the option to print or save your personal summary. None of the information you enter will be stored or shared. Some anonymous information is collected automatically, however. Please see VA’s privacy policy for a list of information that is collected automatically.

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