PeerGalaxy Original Calendar
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.
Page Advancement
The calendar displays ~50 listings per page. To advance to next page with ~50 more listings, click the right arrow in the lower left corner of the calendar
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
Online Multiple Sclerosis Communities
Message Boards Virtual Spaces available 24/7
The National MS Society Facebook Community
In this space, everyone affected by MS can share, comment and connect with other members while also learning about health and wellness, symptom management and other MS-specific topics Join the Community
The Black MS Experience Facebook Community
The Black MS Experience online community provides a virtual opportunity for the Black MS community to forge powerful connections, offer support and share experiences to give voice to the unique needs of the Black community living with MS.Join the Community
The Mighty: Multiple Sclerosis Connections
We’ve partnered with The Mighty to create a safe space for people to share their MS experiences, discover resources and support others along their MS Journey. Preview the community, create an account on The Mighty and join the Multiple Sclerosis Connections group.Join the Community
Society-Affiliated Online Communities
The Multiple Sclerosis Discord Group offers an international community with open, live chatting 24/7 and monthly virtual meetups. This volunteer-led community offers accessible peer and MS group support for all stages of the disease, and separate support channels for family of people living with MS. Discord, a popular online communication platform, hosts the group.
The ms life community is an online community for those impacted by MS. This volunteer-led community offers a supportive and empowering community for those living with MS, whether they’re recently diagnosed, navigating life with MS or supporting a loved one living with the disease.
Support Group and Connection Program Finder
Virtual and In person Meetings
Use the online connection finder to select from 54 virtual support groups, including those offered in Spanish.
Participants can choose from the following topics
- Black
- Carepartner
- Cognitive behavioral Therapy
- Emotional Wellness
- Exercise
- Hispanic/Latinx
- LGBTQIA+
- Men
- Newly Diagnosed
- Nutrition
- Recreation
- Those Affected by MS
- Women
- Young Adults
To use the finder, Go to the Find Support Groups and Connection Program Page
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/resources/get-support/find-support-groups-and-programs
CalltoSaftey
Crisis Line – 24/7
1.888.235.5333
What’s it like to call the crisis line?
Call to Safety supports all survivors, and friends, family and community members who care. When you call the crisis line, an advocate will answer your call as quickly as possible. At Call to Safety, we are dedicated to supporting you in empowering yourself as you seek safety and healing. For us, this means providing services that return power and control to you, and promote self-love, self-trust, and self-worth.
Call to Safety advocates will offer you crisis intervention, emotional support, information and referrals to other services. Your advocate will hold a space to truly listen, and respond with compassion and skill. Every caller has access to our international language bank, which can translate any language.
If you’re curious about whether to call or reach out – know we are always here for you. EVERYONE deserves a life free of domestic and sexual violence. Whether you are experiencing violence now or experienced violence long ago, we are here to support you. We understand that these issues impact people from every race, religion, ability, gender, sexual orientation, and class. We also know that violence can take many forms: emotional abuse, threats of harm, financial control, isolation and blame. Call to Safety is here for all survivors.
Hope + Me – Free Virtual Peer Support Programs
Hope + Me provides free, peer-led mental health support online. Programs are welcoming, confidential, and designed to help people connect, learn, and feel supported.
Cost: Free (registration required; space may be limited)
Location: Online / virtual
Peer Support Warm Line
Talk with a trained peer supporter.
Phone: 1-888-486-8236
Weekly Virtual Peer Support Groups (Pacific Time)
General Peer Support — Mondays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
BIPOC Peer Support — Mondays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Men’s Peer Support — Mondays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Courage & Compassion (Depression) — 4th Monday, 4:00 PM–5:50 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Depression & Anxiety — Tuesdays, 4:00 PM–5:50 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Open Family Forum — 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
General Peer Support — Wednesdays, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
LGBTQ+ Peer Support — 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Women’s Peer Support — Thursdays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Bipolar Peer Support — 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
OCD Peer Support — 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Bipolar Peer Support — Fridays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Programs You Can Access Throughout the Month
These programs are available throughout the month and offer additional ways to get support, learn skills, or stay connected.
Youth Living Well (ages 16–29)
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Sunnybrook Family Support Group
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Sunnybrook OCD Family Support Group
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
WRAP® (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) — waitlist
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Family WRAP® — waitlist
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Recovery-focused webinar series
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Mental health & well-being workshops for older adults (65+)
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
On-Demand and Recorded Resources
Recorded sessions and helpful resources you can access at any time.
Explore resources: https://hopeandme.org
About the Organization
Hope and Me – Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
2300 Yonge St, Suite 1600, Unit 17, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4
Phone: 416-486-8046 | Toll-free: 1-888-486-8236
Important Note
This page is shared for information only. Schedules and availability may change. Please check directly with Hope + Me for the most up-to-date details.
Women Veterans Call Center
Call or text: 1-855-829-6636
The mission of the VA Women Veterans Call Center is to provide direct assistance and resources to women Veterans, ensuring they receive the care and support they need. A significant part of the mission is to ensure women Veterans have access to comprehensive and gender-specific healthcare services, including specialized care for women, mental health services, and support for military sexual trauma.
The center also plays a crucial role in raising awareness about the unique needs of women Veterans and advocating for a cultural shift within the VA and for the public to recognize their service and contributions.
Call or text: 1-855-829-6636
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET
https://www.va.gov/womenvet/contacts.asp
BIPOC Woman Only Recovery Meeting
Saturdays 7:30-8:30PM PST
Any and all who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color) are welcome at this meeting. We are excited to have you join our online sangha and foster the relationships that will lead us to deeper understanding and freedom.
About Book Study Meetings
“Book Study” is the standard format for Recovery Dharma meetings, featuring a reading from the Recovery Dharma Book to inspire shares:
- Introductory readings about RD’s practices and principles
- 20 minute guided meditation
- Book reading on a specific topic
- Group sharing about that topic, the meditation, or our recovery
- Closing announcements and dedication of merit
Virtual Parking Lot: As with all meetings, we stay online after the meeting for casual fellowship, to exchange contact information and to answer questions.
Please arrive early: Please join us 15 minutes before the meeting to ensure you have everything setup and to socialize before we start!
Meeting Materials
Please see the meeting format for a full script of what happens at this meeting!
Confidentiality
Everything seen and heard in Recovery Dharma meetings is strictly private and confidential.
Name and contact info: Zoom should ask you for your name the first time you log in. Be careful to use the name you would like to be visible during the meeting. You may also change your name during the meeting using the meeting settings.
Audio and video: Attendees are able to share their webcam video and audio if they would like to, or disable one or both for privacy.
This is a safe space ONLY for people who racially identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color.
For the safety and protection of this group, we ask that you have your video on at the beginning of every meeting to verify your identity before being admitted into the virtual healing space. This is a safe space for people who racially identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color.
If for some reason you are unable to use the video, because you are at work or it doesn’t work, or for another reason, please let the facilitator or a co-host know through the chat feature. You will be placed in a waiting room while other participants are being screened and admitted. You will need to be able to find a place to use the video at least briefly before being admitted into the meeting. If you are someone who presents as white but feels that you belong in this space, you may be asked questions on how racism personally affects your life.
If there is no response when asked to turn on your video and/or audio and no response through the chat, you will be respectively removed from this meeting. We are creating a safe space where people can share their recovery authentically and confidentially.
If you do NOT identify as a part of our BIPOC community and are an ally, the best way that you can support us is by leaving the meeting now and honoring our sacred space. If you are someone who presents as white but feels that you belong in this space, please acknowledge this when it comes time for introductions so that we can welcome you as someone who personally experiences racism in your daily life.
If you are calling in, we ask that you unmute and introduce yourself during the introduction part of the meeting.
To protect the safety of our group, we will not admit latecomers who arrive 15 minutes past the start of the meeting. We encourage you to arrive early to allow time for verifying your identity.
If you have a Security or Safety concern at any time during the meeting, please use the Chat feature to alert the facilitator or a co-host.
Thank you.
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
Online Multiple Sclerosis Communities
Message Boards Virtual Spaces available 24/7
The National MS Society Facebook Community
In this space, everyone affected by MS can share, comment and connect with other members while also learning about health and wellness, symptom management and other MS-specific topics Join the Community
The Black MS Experience Facebook Community
The Black MS Experience online community provides a virtual opportunity for the Black MS community to forge powerful connections, offer support and share experiences to give voice to the unique needs of the Black community living with MS.Join the Community
The Mighty: Multiple Sclerosis Connections
We’ve partnered with The Mighty to create a safe space for people to share their MS experiences, discover resources and support others along their MS Journey. Preview the community, create an account on The Mighty and join the Multiple Sclerosis Connections group.Join the Community
Society-Affiliated Online Communities
The Multiple Sclerosis Discord Group offers an international community with open, live chatting 24/7 and monthly virtual meetups. This volunteer-led community offers accessible peer and MS group support for all stages of the disease, and separate support channels for family of people living with MS. Discord, a popular online communication platform, hosts the group.
The ms life community is an online community for those impacted by MS. This volunteer-led community offers a supportive and empowering community for those living with MS, whether they’re recently diagnosed, navigating life with MS or supporting a loved one living with the disease.
Support Group and Connection Program Finder
Virtual and In person Meetings
Use the online connection finder to select from 54 virtual support groups, including those offered in Spanish.
Participants can choose from the following topics
- Black
- Carepartner
- Cognitive behavioral Therapy
- Emotional Wellness
- Exercise
- Hispanic/Latinx
- LGBTQIA+
- Men
- Newly Diagnosed
- Nutrition
- Recreation
- Those Affected by MS
- Women
- Young Adults
To use the finder, Go to the Find Support Groups and Connection Program Page
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/resources/get-support/find-support-groups-and-programs
CalltoSaftey
Crisis Line – 24/7
1.888.235.5333
What’s it like to call the crisis line?
Call to Safety supports all survivors, and friends, family and community members who care. When you call the crisis line, an advocate will answer your call as quickly as possible. At Call to Safety, we are dedicated to supporting you in empowering yourself as you seek safety and healing. For us, this means providing services that return power and control to you, and promote self-love, self-trust, and self-worth.
Call to Safety advocates will offer you crisis intervention, emotional support, information and referrals to other services. Your advocate will hold a space to truly listen, and respond with compassion and skill. Every caller has access to our international language bank, which can translate any language.
If you’re curious about whether to call or reach out – know we are always here for you. EVERYONE deserves a life free of domestic and sexual violence. Whether you are experiencing violence now or experienced violence long ago, we are here to support you. We understand that these issues impact people from every race, religion, ability, gender, sexual orientation, and class. We also know that violence can take many forms: emotional abuse, threats of harm, financial control, isolation and blame. Call to Safety is here for all survivors.
Hope + Me – Free Virtual Peer Support Programs
Hope + Me provides free, peer-led mental health support online. Programs are welcoming, confidential, and designed to help people connect, learn, and feel supported.
Cost: Free (registration required; space may be limited)
Location: Online / virtual
Peer Support Warm Line
Talk with a trained peer supporter.
Phone: 1-888-486-8236
Weekly Virtual Peer Support Groups (Pacific Time)
General Peer Support — Mondays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
BIPOC Peer Support — Mondays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Men’s Peer Support — Mondays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Courage & Compassion (Depression) — 4th Monday, 4:00 PM–5:50 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Depression & Anxiety — Tuesdays, 4:00 PM–5:50 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Open Family Forum — 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
General Peer Support — Wednesdays, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
LGBTQ+ Peer Support — 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Women’s Peer Support — Thursdays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Bipolar Peer Support — 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
OCD Peer Support — 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Bipolar Peer Support — Fridays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Programs You Can Access Throughout the Month
These programs are available throughout the month and offer additional ways to get support, learn skills, or stay connected.
Youth Living Well (ages 16–29)
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Sunnybrook Family Support Group
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Sunnybrook OCD Family Support Group
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
WRAP® (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) — waitlist
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Family WRAP® — waitlist
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Recovery-focused webinar series
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Mental health & well-being workshops for older adults (65+)
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
On-Demand and Recorded Resources
Recorded sessions and helpful resources you can access at any time.
Explore resources: https://hopeandme.org
About the Organization
Hope and Me – Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
2300 Yonge St, Suite 1600, Unit 17, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4
Phone: 416-486-8046 | Toll-free: 1-888-486-8236
Important Note
This page is shared for information only. Schedules and availability may change. Please check directly with Hope + Me for the most up-to-date details.
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
Online Multiple Sclerosis Communities
Message Boards Virtual Spaces available 24/7
The National MS Society Facebook Community
In this space, everyone affected by MS can share, comment and connect with other members while also learning about health and wellness, symptom management and other MS-specific topics Join the Community
The Black MS Experience Facebook Community
The Black MS Experience online community provides a virtual opportunity for the Black MS community to forge powerful connections, offer support and share experiences to give voice to the unique needs of the Black community living with MS.Join the Community
The Mighty: Multiple Sclerosis Connections
We’ve partnered with The Mighty to create a safe space for people to share their MS experiences, discover resources and support others along their MS Journey. Preview the community, create an account on The Mighty and join the Multiple Sclerosis Connections group.Join the Community
Society-Affiliated Online Communities
The Multiple Sclerosis Discord Group offers an international community with open, live chatting 24/7 and monthly virtual meetups. This volunteer-led community offers accessible peer and MS group support for all stages of the disease, and separate support channels for family of people living with MS. Discord, a popular online communication platform, hosts the group.
The ms life community is an online community for those impacted by MS. This volunteer-led community offers a supportive and empowering community for those living with MS, whether they’re recently diagnosed, navigating life with MS or supporting a loved one living with the disease.
Support Group and Connection Program Finder
Virtual and In person Meetings
Use the online connection finder to select from 54 virtual support groups, including those offered in Spanish.
Participants can choose from the following topics
- Black
- Carepartner
- Cognitive behavioral Therapy
- Emotional Wellness
- Exercise
- Hispanic/Latinx
- LGBTQIA+
- Men
- Newly Diagnosed
- Nutrition
- Recreation
- Those Affected by MS
- Women
- Young Adults
To use the finder, Go to the Find Support Groups and Connection Program Page
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/resources/get-support/find-support-groups-and-programs
CalltoSaftey
Crisis Line – 24/7
1.888.235.5333
What’s it like to call the crisis line?
Call to Safety supports all survivors, and friends, family and community members who care. When you call the crisis line, an advocate will answer your call as quickly as possible. At Call to Safety, we are dedicated to supporting you in empowering yourself as you seek safety and healing. For us, this means providing services that return power and control to you, and promote self-love, self-trust, and self-worth.
Call to Safety advocates will offer you crisis intervention, emotional support, information and referrals to other services. Your advocate will hold a space to truly listen, and respond with compassion and skill. Every caller has access to our international language bank, which can translate any language.
If you’re curious about whether to call or reach out – know we are always here for you. EVERYONE deserves a life free of domestic and sexual violence. Whether you are experiencing violence now or experienced violence long ago, we are here to support you. We understand that these issues impact people from every race, religion, ability, gender, sexual orientation, and class. We also know that violence can take many forms: emotional abuse, threats of harm, financial control, isolation and blame. Call to Safety is here for all survivors.
Hope + Me – Free Virtual Peer Support Programs
Hope + Me provides free, peer-led mental health support online. Programs are welcoming, confidential, and designed to help people connect, learn, and feel supported.
Cost: Free (registration required; space may be limited)
Location: Online / virtual
Peer Support Warm Line
Talk with a trained peer supporter.
Phone: 1-888-486-8236
Weekly Virtual Peer Support Groups (Pacific Time)
General Peer Support — Mondays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
BIPOC Peer Support — Mondays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Men’s Peer Support — Mondays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Courage & Compassion (Depression) — 4th Monday, 4:00 PM–5:50 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Depression & Anxiety — Tuesdays, 4:00 PM–5:50 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Open Family Forum — 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
General Peer Support — Wednesdays, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
LGBTQ+ Peer Support — 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Women’s Peer Support — Thursdays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Bipolar Peer Support — 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
OCD Peer Support — 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Bipolar Peer Support — Fridays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Programs You Can Access Throughout the Month
These programs are available throughout the month and offer additional ways to get support, learn skills, or stay connected.
Youth Living Well (ages 16–29)
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Sunnybrook Family Support Group
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Sunnybrook OCD Family Support Group
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
WRAP® (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) — waitlist
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Family WRAP® — waitlist
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Recovery-focused webinar series
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Mental health & well-being workshops for older adults (65+)
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
On-Demand and Recorded Resources
Recorded sessions and helpful resources you can access at any time.
Explore resources: https://hopeandme.org
About the Organization
Hope and Me – Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
2300 Yonge St, Suite 1600, Unit 17, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4
Phone: 416-486-8046 | Toll-free: 1-888-486-8236
Important Note
This page is shared for information only. Schedules and availability may change. Please check directly with Hope + Me for the most up-to-date details.
Women Veterans Call Center
Call or text: 1-855-829-6636
The mission of the VA Women Veterans Call Center is to provide direct assistance and resources to women Veterans, ensuring they receive the care and support they need. A significant part of the mission is to ensure women Veterans have access to comprehensive and gender-specific healthcare services, including specialized care for women, mental health services, and support for military sexual trauma.
The center also plays a crucial role in raising awareness about the unique needs of women Veterans and advocating for a cultural shift within the VA and for the public to recognize their service and contributions.
Call or text: 1-855-829-6636
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET
https://www.va.gov/womenvet/contacts.asp
Women’s Meeting
Monday’s 5:30-6:30PM PST
Focus Meetings: People in recovery with specific commonalities.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE MEETING
LifeRing Secular Recovery is an organization of people who share practical experiences and sobriety support. There are as many ways to live free of illicit or non-medically indicated drugs and alcohol as there are stories of successful sober people.
Many LifeRing members attend other kinds of meetings or recovery programs, and we honor those decisions. Our meetings, whether in person or online, consist of addicts using their Sober Self to connect with the Sober Self of other addicts. We share advice, understanding, and encouragement. We focus primarily on our current lives, not on the hurts and damages of the past. Two addicts, talking Sober-Self to Sober-Self, learn from each other, and gain strength from each other.
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
Online Multiple Sclerosis Communities
Message Boards Virtual Spaces available 24/7
The National MS Society Facebook Community
In this space, everyone affected by MS can share, comment and connect with other members while also learning about health and wellness, symptom management and other MS-specific topics Join the Community
The Black MS Experience Facebook Community
The Black MS Experience online community provides a virtual opportunity for the Black MS community to forge powerful connections, offer support and share experiences to give voice to the unique needs of the Black community living with MS.Join the Community
The Mighty: Multiple Sclerosis Connections
We’ve partnered with The Mighty to create a safe space for people to share their MS experiences, discover resources and support others along their MS Journey. Preview the community, create an account on The Mighty and join the Multiple Sclerosis Connections group.Join the Community
Society-Affiliated Online Communities
The Multiple Sclerosis Discord Group offers an international community with open, live chatting 24/7 and monthly virtual meetups. This volunteer-led community offers accessible peer and MS group support for all stages of the disease, and separate support channels for family of people living with MS. Discord, a popular online communication platform, hosts the group.
The ms life community is an online community for those impacted by MS. This volunteer-led community offers a supportive and empowering community for those living with MS, whether they’re recently diagnosed, navigating life with MS or supporting a loved one living with the disease.
Support Group and Connection Program Finder
Virtual and In person Meetings
Use the online connection finder to select from 54 virtual support groups, including those offered in Spanish.
Participants can choose from the following topics
- Black
- Carepartner
- Cognitive behavioral Therapy
- Emotional Wellness
- Exercise
- Hispanic/Latinx
- LGBTQIA+
- Men
- Newly Diagnosed
- Nutrition
- Recreation
- Those Affected by MS
- Women
- Young Adults
To use the finder, Go to the Find Support Groups and Connection Program Page
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/resources/get-support/find-support-groups-and-programs
CalltoSaftey
Crisis Line – 24/7
1.888.235.5333
What’s it like to call the crisis line?
Call to Safety supports all survivors, and friends, family and community members who care. When you call the crisis line, an advocate will answer your call as quickly as possible. At Call to Safety, we are dedicated to supporting you in empowering yourself as you seek safety and healing. For us, this means providing services that return power and control to you, and promote self-love, self-trust, and self-worth.
Call to Safety advocates will offer you crisis intervention, emotional support, information and referrals to other services. Your advocate will hold a space to truly listen, and respond with compassion and skill. Every caller has access to our international language bank, which can translate any language.
If you’re curious about whether to call or reach out – know we are always here for you. EVERYONE deserves a life free of domestic and sexual violence. Whether you are experiencing violence now or experienced violence long ago, we are here to support you. We understand that these issues impact people from every race, religion, ability, gender, sexual orientation, and class. We also know that violence can take many forms: emotional abuse, threats of harm, financial control, isolation and blame. Call to Safety is here for all survivors.
Hope + Me – Free Virtual Peer Support Programs
Hope + Me provides free, peer-led mental health support online. Programs are welcoming, confidential, and designed to help people connect, learn, and feel supported.
Cost: Free (registration required; space may be limited)
Location: Online / virtual
Peer Support Warm Line
Talk with a trained peer supporter.
Phone: 1-888-486-8236
Weekly Virtual Peer Support Groups (Pacific Time)
General Peer Support — Mondays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
BIPOC Peer Support — Mondays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Men’s Peer Support — Mondays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Courage & Compassion (Depression) — 4th Monday, 4:00 PM–5:50 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Depression & Anxiety — Tuesdays, 4:00 PM–5:50 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Open Family Forum — 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
General Peer Support — Wednesdays, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
LGBTQ+ Peer Support — 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Women’s Peer Support — Thursdays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Bipolar Peer Support — 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
OCD Peer Support — 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Bipolar Peer Support — Fridays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sign up: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Programs You Can Access Throughout the Month
These programs are available throughout the month and offer additional ways to get support, learn skills, or stay connected.
Youth Living Well (ages 16–29)
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Sunnybrook Family Support Group
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Sunnybrook OCD Family Support Group
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
WRAP® (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) — waitlist
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Family WRAP® — waitlist
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Recovery-focused webinar series
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
Mental health & well-being workshops for older adults (65+)
Learn more: https://hopeandme.org/pathways-to-care/virtual-peer-support-groups/
On-Demand and Recorded Resources
Recorded sessions and helpful resources you can access at any time.
Explore resources: https://hopeandme.org
About the Organization
Hope and Me – Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
2300 Yonge St, Suite 1600, Unit 17, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4
Phone: 416-486-8046 | Toll-free: 1-888-486-8236
Important Note
This page is shared for information only. Schedules and availability may change. Please check directly with Hope + Me for the most up-to-date details.
Women Veterans Call Center
Call or text: 1-855-829-6636
The mission of the VA Women Veterans Call Center is to provide direct assistance and resources to women Veterans, ensuring they receive the care and support they need. A significant part of the mission is to ensure women Veterans have access to comprehensive and gender-specific healthcare services, including specialized care for women, mental health services, and support for military sexual trauma.
The center also plays a crucial role in raising awareness about the unique needs of women Veterans and advocating for a cultural shift within the VA and for the public to recognize their service and contributions.
Call or text: 1-855-829-6636
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET
https://www.va.gov/womenvet/contacts.asp
Celebrate Life, Y’all!
Tuesdays 5:30PM PST
LifeRing Secular Recovery is an organization of people who share practical experiences and sobriety support. There are as many ways to live free of illicit or non-medically indicated drugs and alcohol as there are stories of successful sober people.
Many LifeRing members attend other kinds of meetings or recovery programs, and we honor those decisions. Our meetings, whether in person or online, consist of addicts using their Sober Self to connect with the Sober Self of other addicts. We share advice, understanding, and encouragement. We focus primarily on our current lives, not on the hurts and damages of the past. Two addicts, talking Sober-Self to Sober-Self, learn from each other, and gain strength from each other.
Use this link to attend
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
Online Multiple Sclerosis Communities
Message Boards Virtual Spaces available 24/7
The National MS Society Facebook Community
In this space, everyone affected by MS can share, comment and connect with other members while also learning about health and wellness, symptom management and other MS-specific topics Join the Community
The Black MS Experience Facebook Community
The Black MS Experience online community provides a virtual opportunity for the Black MS community to forge powerful connections, offer support and share experiences to give voice to the unique needs of the Black community living with MS.Join the Community
The Mighty: Multiple Sclerosis Connections
We’ve partnered with The Mighty to create a safe space for people to share their MS experiences, discover resources and support others along their MS Journey. Preview the community, create an account on The Mighty and join the Multiple Sclerosis Connections group.Join the Community
Society-Affiliated Online Communities
The Multiple Sclerosis Discord Group offers an international community with open, live chatting 24/7 and monthly virtual meetups. This volunteer-led community offers accessible peer and MS group support for all stages of the disease, and separate support channels for family of people living with MS. Discord, a popular online communication platform, hosts the group.
The ms life community is an online community for those impacted by MS. This volunteer-led community offers a supportive and empowering community for those living with MS, whether they’re recently diagnosed, navigating life with MS or supporting a loved one living with the disease.
Support Group and Connection Program Finder
Virtual and In person Meetings
Use the online connection finder to select from 54 virtual support groups, including those offered in Spanish.
Participants can choose from the following topics
- Black
- Carepartner
- Cognitive behavioral Therapy
- Emotional Wellness
- Exercise
- Hispanic/Latinx
- LGBTQIA+
- Men
- Newly Diagnosed
- Nutrition
- Recreation
- Those Affected by MS
- Women
- Young Adults
To use the finder, Go to the Find Support Groups and Connection Program Page
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/resources/get-support/find-support-groups-and-programs