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Welcome to PeerGalaxy Calendar featuring over 336,800+ monthly offerings of FREE telephone- and online-accessible peer support, recovery support, and wellness activities! Plus 50+ warmlines, helplines, chatlines, and hotlines. Plus workshops, webinars, job postings, resources, observances, special events, consumer input opportunities and more.
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Training Opportunities in July 2020
List Provided Courtesy of State of Oregon, Oregon Health Authority
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Calendar Event Sorting
At the top, the 24/7/365 SAMHSA Disaster Helpline and similar links.
Next, Bundled “All Day” Events
Some organizations (like 12 step recovery programs, AA, NA, AlAnon, etc.) have so many events happening throughout the day that they need to be in a bundled listing to spare endless scrolling. Often there is a link to look up events by zip code and other criteria.
Lastly, Time-Specific Events
So you can see what’s happening in the next hours, time specific events are tagged and listed by start time from 12:01am early morning to 11:59pm late night. There can be events and warmlines operating in different time zones, though we try to list all in Oregon’s Pacific Time Zone.
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Resources for Veterans and Active Military and Families
Veterans Crisis Lines and Resources for Veterans and Active Military Families
Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 confidential support. Call 988 then press 1 · Text 838255 ·Chat online
Phone SupportCall 988, then press 1
Text SupportText 838255
Online Chathttps://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat/
Availability24/7 · Every day
Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA)
Statewide gateway. Visithttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/
Aging Veteranshttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/Resources/Pages/Aging-Veterans.aspx
Caregivershttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/resources/pages/caregivers.aspx
Housinghttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/benefits/pages/long-term-care.aspx
LGBTQ+ Veteranshttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/agency-programs/Pages/default.aspx
Women Veteranshttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/
Benefitshttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/
National Resource Directory (NRD)
Nationwide directory. Visithttps://nrd.gov/
Healthcarehttps://www.nrd.gov/health
Employmenthttps://www.nrd.gov/employment
Educationhttps://www.nrd.gov/education-training
Housinghttps://www.nrd.gov/housing
Family Supporthttps://www.nrd.gov/family-caregiver-support
Benefitshttps://www.nrd.gov/benefits-compensation
Peer Supporthttps://www.nrd.gov/other-services-resources
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Veterans Affairshttps://www.va.gov/
Oregon ODVA Directoryhttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/
Find All Serviceshttps://nrd.gov/
ABOUT RESOURCES FOR VETERANS
Oregon’s veteran services ecosystem connects veterans, active military personnel, families, and caregivers to crisis support, healthcare, benefits navigation, employment assistance, housing, education, and peer support through partnerships among ODVA, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, nonprofit organizations, and community-based providers. All services listed are free or low-cost and available to eligible veterans, service members, families, and caregivers.
DISCLAIMER
All information is shared as a courtesy for educational purposes only. This is not a substitute for professional care, legal advice, or emergency services. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crises or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 or 988 then press 1 (Veterans Crisis Line). Contact providers to verify hours, eligibility, and availability.
Veterans Resources, Recovery, Mental Health, Assistance and Information
Vets4Warriors is the nation’s leading 24/7 military peer support program staffed by veterans. We provide immediate, confidential, ongoing support to every member of the US military community, helping before challenges turn into crises.
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)
Minority Veterans of America
Veteran Centers in Oregon
Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Oregon:
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Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC)
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
2SLGBT+ CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES GUIDE
YOUR GUIDE TO CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES
| 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | Crisis Text Line | Youthline |
| Text or cal l988 | Text “NATIVE” to 741741 | Call 877-968-8491 or text” teen2teen” to 839863 |
| Available 24/7 | Available 24/7 | Available 24/7, youth peers answering from 4pm-10pm PST. |
| Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to youth peer counselors native youth peer counselors available |
| For Any Person | For Any Person | For Youth |
| For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health crisis or general emotional support |
| Formerly known as the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, operated by SAMHSA | Operated by Crisis Text Line | Operated by Lines for Life |
Death2Life.Com
A REFUGE FOR THE SUICIDAL
Let’s Chat – 24/7 Help and Hope
TEXT D2L @ 9167
LiveChat
Messenger
ABOUT
Death2life was founded in 2009 by Mario and Kerry D’Ortenzio. Born out of their own painful season of suffering, they envisioned a refuge where people who found themselves in a dark place could find a care, counsel, and hope.
After their fourth daughter was diagnosed with a life-limiting syndrome and severe disabilities, they both experienced a sadness they had never felt before. Up until that point in their lives, they had been able to fix whatever was wrong with hard work or some sort of finagling. But this could not be fixed, and the future looked scary and dark. God felt very distant. And people felt distant.
Out of that pain and loneliness, Death2life was born. They found hope and healing during that very dark night and wanted to share it with others who found themselves in that place. They wanted to make sure no one had to suffer alone. They wanted to connect suicidal people with a Christ-connected person who could relate and who would gently walk them through tough days.
That initial vision led to partnerships with many faith-based and secular organizations, including Google, which recognized the need to intercept site users looking for ways to die. We now have hundreds of loving conversations daily to provide a space for honest, caring conversations and an introduction to a God who sees them.
D2L is a Refuge for the Suicidal.
We offer free resources 24/7.
Since 2009, Death2Life has reached over 4 Million Hopeless
and Suicidal in over 100 countries with hope and healing.
Fireweed Collective – Support Groups & On-Demand Webinars
All times in Pacific Time (PT)
LIVE VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS
See complete group descriptions in primary Fireweed Groups document. Summary:
- QTPOC Support Space – Mondays 5:00 PM PT (1.5 hrs)
- Healing Verses POC Poetry – Tuesdays 10:00 AM PT (1.5 hrs)
- Spooned Out & Plugged In (General) – Variable schedule (1.5 hrs)
- Spooned Out & Plugged In (POC) – Saturdays 11:00 AM PT (1.5 hrs)
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS (38 Available)
Watch All Webinars: https://vimeo.com/showcase/fireweedcollective
Featured Webinars:
- Boundaries, Feeling, & Consent (ASL & Spanish) – 1:45:36
- Romance Myth Series #1-4 (Multiple versions) – Various lengths
- Disability Justice 101 – 2:12:48
- Coming Off Psych Meds: Harm Reduction – 1:53:47
- Starting A Safety Team – 1:54:31
- This Capitalism Is Killing Me – 1:57:47
- Psychiatry, Abolition, and New Horizons – 2:03:56
- Parenting At The End Of The World – 2:03:12
- Care Lab: How To Do Interdependence – 2:08:11
- Street Therapy: Emotional Resistance – 2:09:35
- Emotional First Aid – 2:00:02
- And 27 more topics on healing justice, abolition, disability justice, and more
CONTACT & RESOURCES
Questions: [email protected]
Website: https://fireweedcollective.org/
Note: All content virtual. Live groups require registration. Sliding scale donations support low-cost services.
Disclaimer: Peer-led support groups and educational webinars are not substitutes for professional treatment. Crisis: 988 or 911.
LÍNEA DIRECTA
Estados Unidos (877) 565-8860
CANADÁ (877) 330-8336
Lunes – Viernes – 10AM a 6PM PST
Línea directa in español
La línea directa de Trans Lifeline es un servicio telefónico de apoyo dirigido por personas transgénero para las personas transgénero y/o que están cuestionando su género. Creemos que el mejor apoyo que las personas Trans pueden recibir es el de los miembros de la comunidad Trans con experiencias de vida compartidas.
Llámanos si necesitas a alguien Trans con quien hablar, incluso si no estás en crisis o no sabes con certeza si eres transgénero.
Marca al (877) 565-8860 en los Estados Unidos o al (877) 330-6366 en Canadá y oprime el #2 para conectarte con operadorxs que hablan español.
Resources for Veterans and Active Military and Families
Veterans Crisis Lines and Resources for Veterans and Active Military Families
Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 confidential support. Call 988 then press 1 · Text 838255 ·Chat online
Phone SupportCall 988, then press 1
Text SupportText 838255
Online Chathttps://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat/
Availability24/7 · Every day
Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA)
Statewide gateway. Visithttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/
Aging Veteranshttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/Resources/Pages/Aging-Veterans.aspx
Caregivershttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/resources/pages/caregivers.aspx
Housinghttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/benefits/pages/long-term-care.aspx
LGBTQ+ Veteranshttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/agency-programs/Pages/default.aspx
Women Veteranshttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/
Benefitshttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/
National Resource Directory (NRD)
Nationwide directory. Visithttps://nrd.gov/
Healthcarehttps://www.nrd.gov/health
Employmenthttps://www.nrd.gov/employment
Educationhttps://www.nrd.gov/education-training
Housinghttps://www.nrd.gov/housing
Family Supporthttps://www.nrd.gov/family-caregiver-support
Benefitshttps://www.nrd.gov/benefits-compensation
Peer Supporthttps://www.nrd.gov/other-services-resources
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Veterans Affairshttps://www.va.gov/
Oregon ODVA Directoryhttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/
Find All Serviceshttps://nrd.gov/
ABOUT RESOURCES FOR VETERANS
Oregon’s veteran services ecosystem connects veterans, active military personnel, families, and caregivers to crisis support, healthcare, benefits navigation, employment assistance, housing, education, and peer support through partnerships among ODVA, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, nonprofit organizations, and community-based providers. All services listed are free or low-cost and available to eligible veterans, service members, families, and caregivers.
DISCLAIMER
All information is shared as a courtesy for educational purposes only. This is not a substitute for professional care, legal advice, or emergency services. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crises or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 or 988 then press 1 (Veterans Crisis Line). Contact providers to verify hours, eligibility, and availability.
Veterans Resources, Recovery, Mental Health, Assistance and Information
Vets4Warriors is the nation’s leading 24/7 military peer support program staffed by veterans. We provide immediate, confidential, ongoing support to every member of the US military community, helping before challenges turn into crises.
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.
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RECOVERY DIRECTORY FACT SHEET
Get to know your NRD: why it was created, who operates it, and all the resources meant for you.
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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)
Minority Veterans of America
Veteran Centers in Oregon
Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Oregon:
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Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC)
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
2SLGBT+ CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES GUIDE
YOUR GUIDE TO CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES
| 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | Crisis Text Line | Youthline |
| Text or cal l988 | Text “NATIVE” to 741741 | Call 877-968-8491 or text” teen2teen” to 839863 |
| Available 24/7 | Available 24/7 | Available 24/7, youth peers answering from 4pm-10pm PST. |
| Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to youth peer counselors native youth peer counselors available |
| For Any Person | For Any Person | For Youth |
| For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health crisis or general emotional support |
| Formerly known as the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, operated by SAMHSA | Operated by Crisis Text Line | Operated by Lines for Life |
Death2Life.Com
A REFUGE FOR THE SUICIDAL
Let’s Chat – 24/7 Help and Hope
TEXT D2L @ 9167
LiveChat
Messenger
ABOUT
Death2life was founded in 2009 by Mario and Kerry D’Ortenzio. Born out of their own painful season of suffering, they envisioned a refuge where people who found themselves in a dark place could find a care, counsel, and hope.
After their fourth daughter was diagnosed with a life-limiting syndrome and severe disabilities, they both experienced a sadness they had never felt before. Up until that point in their lives, they had been able to fix whatever was wrong with hard work or some sort of finagling. But this could not be fixed, and the future looked scary and dark. God felt very distant. And people felt distant.
Out of that pain and loneliness, Death2life was born. They found hope and healing during that very dark night and wanted to share it with others who found themselves in that place. They wanted to make sure no one had to suffer alone. They wanted to connect suicidal people with a Christ-connected person who could relate and who would gently walk them through tough days.
That initial vision led to partnerships with many faith-based and secular organizations, including Google, which recognized the need to intercept site users looking for ways to die. We now have hundreds of loving conversations daily to provide a space for honest, caring conversations and an introduction to a God who sees them.
D2L is a Refuge for the Suicidal.
We offer free resources 24/7.
Since 2009, Death2Life has reached over 4 Million Hopeless
and Suicidal in over 100 countries with hope and healing.
Fireweed Collective – Support Groups & On-Demand Webinars
All times in Pacific Time (PT)
LIVE VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS
See complete group descriptions in primary Fireweed Groups document. Summary:
- QTPOC Support Space – Mondays 5:00 PM PT (1.5 hrs)
- Healing Verses POC Poetry – Tuesdays 10:00 AM PT (1.5 hrs)
- Spooned Out & Plugged In (General) – Variable schedule (1.5 hrs)
- Spooned Out & Plugged In (POC) – Saturdays 11:00 AM PT (1.5 hrs)
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS (38 Available)
Watch All Webinars: https://vimeo.com/showcase/fireweedcollective
Featured Webinars:
- Boundaries, Feeling, & Consent (ASL & Spanish) – 1:45:36
- Romance Myth Series #1-4 (Multiple versions) – Various lengths
- Disability Justice 101 – 2:12:48
- Coming Off Psych Meds: Harm Reduction – 1:53:47
- Starting A Safety Team – 1:54:31
- This Capitalism Is Killing Me – 1:57:47
- Psychiatry, Abolition, and New Horizons – 2:03:56
- Parenting At The End Of The World – 2:03:12
- Care Lab: How To Do Interdependence – 2:08:11
- Street Therapy: Emotional Resistance – 2:09:35
- Emotional First Aid – 2:00:02
- And 27 more topics on healing justice, abolition, disability justice, and more
CONTACT & RESOURCES
Questions: [email protected]
Website: https://fireweedcollective.org/
Note: All content virtual. Live groups require registration. Sliding scale donations support low-cost services.
Disclaimer: Peer-led support groups and educational webinars are not substitutes for professional treatment. Crisis: 988 or 911.
LÍNEA DIRECTA
Estados Unidos (877) 565-8860
CANADÁ (877) 330-8336
Lunes – Viernes – 10AM a 6PM PST
Línea directa in español
La línea directa de Trans Lifeline es un servicio telefónico de apoyo dirigido por personas transgénero para las personas transgénero y/o que están cuestionando su género. Creemos que el mejor apoyo que las personas Trans pueden recibir es el de los miembros de la comunidad Trans con experiencias de vida compartidas.
Llámanos si necesitas a alguien Trans con quien hablar, incluso si no estás en crisis o no sabes con certeza si eres transgénero.
Marca al (877) 565-8860 en los Estados Unidos o al (877) 330-6366 en Canadá y oprime el #2 para conectarte con operadorxs que hablan español.
Declutter Your Mind, Space & Spirit
with Maureen Joy
Recurring weekly, Tuesdays, 4:00 PM PDT starting July 14, 2026
Life coach and grief recovery coach Maureen Joy leads this virtual support group where participants gently work through the emotions underneath physical, mental, and spiritual clutter. Together, attendees process what the clutter has been holding onto and take practical steps toward creating a more peaceful, joyful environment.
Declutter Your Mind, Space & Spirit with Maureen Joy
Each two-hour session opens with check-ins, moves into a shared hands-on decluttering task, and closes with group processing of the emotions that surface before, during, and after. Participants explore an ongoing source of frustration together, building support and accountability as they clear space in their minds, homes, and spirits.
Time: Tuesdays, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT
Date(s): Recurring weekly on Tuesdays, starting July 14, 2026
Format: Virtual
Platform: HeyPeers — Register · Event Details
Primary Resources
PeerGalaxy — https://www.peergalaxy.com · Oregon’s calendar of free online and telephone-accessible peer support, recovery, and wellness activities
Maureen Joy Healing Journey — https://maureenjoy.com · Grief recovery coaching resources from the group’s facilitator
Support Services & Contact Information
PeerGalaxy Contact — [email protected] · 541-606-6849
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988 for free, confidential support, 24/7
About Maureen Joy Healing Journey
Maureen Joy Healing Journey is the virtual coaching practice of Maureen Joy, a life coach, grief recovery coach, and published author based in Niles, Illinois. Maureen draws on more than 25 years of grief therapy training and integrative healing work, including NLP, mindfulness, EFT/tapping, and CBT, following her own experience as a homicide survivor.
Her mission is to support survivors of all kinds by helping them turn pain into purpose, offering a safe space to process trauma, grief, and loss while building tools to move forward with compassion and confidence. Through PeerGalaxy, she facilitates this virtual peer support group focused on decluttering the mind, space, and spirit.
Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The event is organized and hosted by the listed organization, not by PeerGalaxy. Dates, times, and access links are subject to change — please confirm details with the organizer before attending.
Resources for Veterans and Active Military and Families
Veterans Crisis Lines and Resources for Veterans and Active Military Families
Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 confidential support. Call 988 then press 1 · Text 838255 ·Chat online
Phone SupportCall 988, then press 1
Text SupportText 838255
Online Chathttps://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat/
Availability24/7 · Every day
Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA)
Statewide gateway. Visithttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/
Aging Veteranshttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/Resources/Pages/Aging-Veterans.aspx
Caregivershttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/resources/pages/caregivers.aspx
Housinghttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/benefits/pages/long-term-care.aspx
LGBTQ+ Veteranshttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/agency-programs/Pages/default.aspx
Women Veteranshttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/
Benefitshttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/
National Resource Directory (NRD)
Nationwide directory. Visithttps://nrd.gov/
Healthcarehttps://www.nrd.gov/health
Employmenthttps://www.nrd.gov/employment
Educationhttps://www.nrd.gov/education-training
Housinghttps://www.nrd.gov/housing
Family Supporthttps://www.nrd.gov/family-caregiver-support
Benefitshttps://www.nrd.gov/benefits-compensation
Peer Supporthttps://www.nrd.gov/other-services-resources
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Veterans Affairshttps://www.va.gov/
Oregon ODVA Directoryhttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/
Find All Serviceshttps://nrd.gov/
ABOUT RESOURCES FOR VETERANS
Oregon’s veteran services ecosystem connects veterans, active military personnel, families, and caregivers to crisis support, healthcare, benefits navigation, employment assistance, housing, education, and peer support through partnerships among ODVA, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, nonprofit organizations, and community-based providers. All services listed are free or low-cost and available to eligible veterans, service members, families, and caregivers.
DISCLAIMER
All information is shared as a courtesy for educational purposes only. This is not a substitute for professional care, legal advice, or emergency services. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crises or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 or 988 then press 1 (Veterans Crisis Line). Contact providers to verify hours, eligibility, and availability.
Veterans Resources, Recovery, Mental Health, Assistance and Information
Vets4Warriors is the nation’s leading 24/7 military peer support program staffed by veterans. We provide immediate, confidential, ongoing support to every member of the US military community, helping before challenges turn into crises.
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)
Minority Veterans of America
Veteran Centers in Oregon
Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Oregon:
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Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC)
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
2SLGBT+ CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES GUIDE
YOUR GUIDE TO CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES
| 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | Crisis Text Line | Youthline |
| Text or cal l988 | Text “NATIVE” to 741741 | Call 877-968-8491 or text” teen2teen” to 839863 |
| Available 24/7 | Available 24/7 | Available 24/7, youth peers answering from 4pm-10pm PST. |
| Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to youth peer counselors native youth peer counselors available |
| For Any Person | For Any Person | For Youth |
| For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health crisis or general emotional support |
| Formerly known as the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, operated by SAMHSA | Operated by Crisis Text Line | Operated by Lines for Life |
Death2Life.Com
A REFUGE FOR THE SUICIDAL
Let’s Chat – 24/7 Help and Hope
TEXT D2L @ 9167
LiveChat
Messenger
ABOUT
Death2life was founded in 2009 by Mario and Kerry D’Ortenzio. Born out of their own painful season of suffering, they envisioned a refuge where people who found themselves in a dark place could find a care, counsel, and hope.
After their fourth daughter was diagnosed with a life-limiting syndrome and severe disabilities, they both experienced a sadness they had never felt before. Up until that point in their lives, they had been able to fix whatever was wrong with hard work or some sort of finagling. But this could not be fixed, and the future looked scary and dark. God felt very distant. And people felt distant.
Out of that pain and loneliness, Death2life was born. They found hope and healing during that very dark night and wanted to share it with others who found themselves in that place. They wanted to make sure no one had to suffer alone. They wanted to connect suicidal people with a Christ-connected person who could relate and who would gently walk them through tough days.
That initial vision led to partnerships with many faith-based and secular organizations, including Google, which recognized the need to intercept site users looking for ways to die. We now have hundreds of loving conversations daily to provide a space for honest, caring conversations and an introduction to a God who sees them.
D2L is a Refuge for the Suicidal.
We offer free resources 24/7.
Since 2009, Death2Life has reached over 4 Million Hopeless
and Suicidal in over 100 countries with hope and healing.
Fireweed Collective – Support Groups & On-Demand Webinars
All times in Pacific Time (PT)
LIVE VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS
See complete group descriptions in primary Fireweed Groups document. Summary:
- QTPOC Support Space – Mondays 5:00 PM PT (1.5 hrs)
- Healing Verses POC Poetry – Tuesdays 10:00 AM PT (1.5 hrs)
- Spooned Out & Plugged In (General) – Variable schedule (1.5 hrs)
- Spooned Out & Plugged In (POC) – Saturdays 11:00 AM PT (1.5 hrs)
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS (38 Available)
Watch All Webinars: https://vimeo.com/showcase/fireweedcollective
Featured Webinars:
- Boundaries, Feeling, & Consent (ASL & Spanish) – 1:45:36
- Romance Myth Series #1-4 (Multiple versions) – Various lengths
- Disability Justice 101 – 2:12:48
- Coming Off Psych Meds: Harm Reduction – 1:53:47
- Starting A Safety Team – 1:54:31
- This Capitalism Is Killing Me – 1:57:47
- Psychiatry, Abolition, and New Horizons – 2:03:56
- Parenting At The End Of The World – 2:03:12
- Care Lab: How To Do Interdependence – 2:08:11
- Street Therapy: Emotional Resistance – 2:09:35
- Emotional First Aid – 2:00:02
- And 27 more topics on healing justice, abolition, disability justice, and more
CONTACT & RESOURCES
Questions: [email protected]
Website: https://fireweedcollective.org/
Note: All content virtual. Live groups require registration. Sliding scale donations support low-cost services.
Disclaimer: Peer-led support groups and educational webinars are not substitutes for professional treatment. Crisis: 988 or 911.
LÍNEA DIRECTA
Estados Unidos (877) 565-8860
CANADÁ (877) 330-8336
Lunes – Viernes – 10AM a 6PM PST
Línea directa in español
La línea directa de Trans Lifeline es un servicio telefónico de apoyo dirigido por personas transgénero para las personas transgénero y/o que están cuestionando su género. Creemos que el mejor apoyo que las personas Trans pueden recibir es el de los miembros de la comunidad Trans con experiencias de vida compartidas.
Llámanos si necesitas a alguien Trans con quien hablar, incluso si no estás en crisis o no sabes con certeza si eres transgénero.
Marca al (877) 565-8860 en los Estados Unidos o al (877) 330-6366 en Canadá y oprime el #2 para conectarte con operadorxs que hablan español.
SIRA
Self-Injury Recovery & Awareness
WEDNESDAY MEETING, 6:30 – 7:30PM PST
USE THIS LINK TO ATTEND
ABOUT SIRA
Self-Injury Recovery & Awareness, or “SIRA” for short, focuses on filling the massive gap of care for the self-injury community by teaching them how to heal from the inside-out, through a peer-to-peer support group model.
Resources for Veterans and Active Military and Families
Veterans Crisis Lines and Resources for Veterans and Active Military Families
Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 confidential support. Call 988 then press 1 · Text 838255 ·Chat online
Phone SupportCall 988, then press 1
Text SupportText 838255
Online Chathttps://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat/
Availability24/7 · Every day
Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA)
Statewide gateway. Visithttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/
Aging Veteranshttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/Resources/Pages/Aging-Veterans.aspx
Caregivershttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/resources/pages/caregivers.aspx
Housinghttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/benefits/pages/long-term-care.aspx
LGBTQ+ Veteranshttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/agency-programs/Pages/default.aspx
Women Veteranshttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/
Benefitshttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/
National Resource Directory (NRD)
Nationwide directory. Visithttps://nrd.gov/
Healthcarehttps://www.nrd.gov/health
Employmenthttps://www.nrd.gov/employment
Educationhttps://www.nrd.gov/education-training
Housinghttps://www.nrd.gov/housing
Family Supporthttps://www.nrd.gov/family-caregiver-support
Benefitshttps://www.nrd.gov/benefits-compensation
Peer Supporthttps://www.nrd.gov/other-services-resources
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Veterans Affairshttps://www.va.gov/
Oregon ODVA Directoryhttps://www.oregon.gov/odva/
Find All Serviceshttps://nrd.gov/
ABOUT RESOURCES FOR VETERANS
Oregon’s veteran services ecosystem connects veterans, active military personnel, families, and caregivers to crisis support, healthcare, benefits navigation, employment assistance, housing, education, and peer support through partnerships among ODVA, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, nonprofit organizations, and community-based providers. All services listed are free or low-cost and available to eligible veterans, service members, families, and caregivers.
DISCLAIMER
All information is shared as a courtesy for educational purposes only. This is not a substitute for professional care, legal advice, or emergency services. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crises or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 or 988 then press 1 (Veterans Crisis Line). Contact providers to verify hours, eligibility, and availability.
Veterans Resources, Recovery, Mental Health, Assistance and Information
Vets4Warriors is the nation’s leading 24/7 military peer support program staffed by veterans. We provide immediate, confidential, ongoing support to every member of the US military community, helping before challenges turn into crises.
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)
Minority Veterans of America
Veteran Centers in Oregon
Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Oregon:
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Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC)
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
2SLGBT+ CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES GUIDE
YOUR GUIDE TO CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES
| 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | Crisis Text Line | Youthline |
| Text or cal l988 | Text “NATIVE” to 741741 | Call 877-968-8491 or text” teen2teen” to 839863 |
| Available 24/7 | Available 24/7 | Available 24/7, youth peers answering from 4pm-10pm PST. |
| Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to youth peer counselors native youth peer counselors available |
| For Any Person | For Any Person | For Youth |
| For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health crisis or general emotional support |
| Formerly known as the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, operated by SAMHSA | Operated by Crisis Text Line | Operated by Lines for Life |
Death2Life.Com
A REFUGE FOR THE SUICIDAL
Let’s Chat – 24/7 Help and Hope
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ABOUT
Death2life was founded in 2009 by Mario and Kerry D’Ortenzio. Born out of their own painful season of suffering, they envisioned a refuge where people who found themselves in a dark place could find a care, counsel, and hope.
After their fourth daughter was diagnosed with a life-limiting syndrome and severe disabilities, they both experienced a sadness they had never felt before. Up until that point in their lives, they had been able to fix whatever was wrong with hard work or some sort of finagling. But this could not be fixed, and the future looked scary and dark. God felt very distant. And people felt distant.
Out of that pain and loneliness, Death2life was born. They found hope and healing during that very dark night and wanted to share it with others who found themselves in that place. They wanted to make sure no one had to suffer alone. They wanted to connect suicidal people with a Christ-connected person who could relate and who would gently walk them through tough days.
That initial vision led to partnerships with many faith-based and secular organizations, including Google, which recognized the need to intercept site users looking for ways to die. We now have hundreds of loving conversations daily to provide a space for honest, caring conversations and an introduction to a God who sees them.
D2L is a Refuge for the Suicidal.
We offer free resources 24/7.
Since 2009, Death2Life has reached over 4 Million Hopeless
and Suicidal in over 100 countries with hope and healing.
Fireweed Collective – Support Groups & On-Demand Webinars
All times in Pacific Time (PT)
LIVE VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS
See complete group descriptions in primary Fireweed Groups document. Summary:
- QTPOC Support Space – Mondays 5:00 PM PT (1.5 hrs)
- Healing Verses POC Poetry – Tuesdays 10:00 AM PT (1.5 hrs)
- Spooned Out & Plugged In (General) – Variable schedule (1.5 hrs)
- Spooned Out & Plugged In (POC) – Saturdays 11:00 AM PT (1.5 hrs)
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS (38 Available)
Watch All Webinars: https://vimeo.com/showcase/fireweedcollective
Featured Webinars:
- Boundaries, Feeling, & Consent (ASL & Spanish) – 1:45:36
- Romance Myth Series #1-4 (Multiple versions) – Various lengths
- Disability Justice 101 – 2:12:48
- Coming Off Psych Meds: Harm Reduction – 1:53:47
- Starting A Safety Team – 1:54:31
- This Capitalism Is Killing Me – 1:57:47
- Psychiatry, Abolition, and New Horizons – 2:03:56
- Parenting At The End Of The World – 2:03:12
- Care Lab: How To Do Interdependence – 2:08:11
- Street Therapy: Emotional Resistance – 2:09:35
- Emotional First Aid – 2:00:02
- And 27 more topics on healing justice, abolition, disability justice, and more
CONTACT & RESOURCES
Questions: [email protected]
Website: https://fireweedcollective.org/
Note: All content virtual. Live groups require registration. Sliding scale donations support low-cost services.
Disclaimer: Peer-led support groups and educational webinars are not substitutes for professional treatment. Crisis: 988 or 911.