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
Click here to download PDF Format, 16 pages
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
Deaf & HoH Accessible Crisis Line
Video Phone with ASL
Available 24/7/365
Call VP (321) 800-3323
Crisis Resources and Deaf-Accessible Hotlines
The National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) offers several resources and strategies to locate deaf-accessible crisis services, community resources and hotlines:
- Crisis Line for VideoPhone users who use American Sign Language (available 24/7): (321) 800-DEAF (321-800-3323)
- SAMHSA National Disaster Distress Hotline:
- TTY Hotline: 800-846-8517
- VideoPhone Hotline: 800-985-5990
- ASL NOW Button goes to link: https://vibrant.aslnow.io/app/8/10004
- ASL FAQ & VIDEOS Link: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline/asl-faq
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
- To chat online with a counselor (2pm-2am Monday-Friday Eastern Standard Time)
- TTY Hotline: 800-799-4889
- Crisis text chatline:
- free, available 24/7, sometimes has Deaf counselors available
- text START to 741-741
- National Domestic Violence Hotline:
- E-mail: [email protected]
- TTY: 1-800-787-3224 (24/7 hotline)
- VP: 1-855-812-1001 (Monday to Friday 9AM—5PM Pacific Standard Time
Link: https://www.nccsdclearinghouse.org/crisis-resources.html
You matter. You are not alone. Meaningful social connections can make a huge difference. You deserve support.
If you know or find additional resources, please share. If you have feedback, please share.
Email us at: [email protected]
“when the world comes crashing at
your feet
it’s okay to let others
help pick up the pieces
if we’re present to take part in your
happiness
when your circumstances are great
we are more than capable
of sharing your pain”
― Rupi Kaur, The Sun and Her Flowers
2SLGBT+ CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES GUIDE
YOUR GUIDE TO CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES
| 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | Crisis Text Line | Youthline |
| Text or cal l988 | Text “NATIVE” to 741741 | Call 877-968-8491 or text” teen2teen” to 839863 |
| Available 24/7 | Available 24/7 | Available 24/7, youth peers answering from 4pm-10pm PST. |
| Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to youth peer counselors native youth peer counselors available |
| For Any Person | For Any Person | For Youth |
| For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health crisis or general emotional support |
| Formerly known as the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, operated by SAMHSA | Operated by Crisis Text Line | Operated by Lines for Life |
Free, 24/7, confidential support is a click away.
The Veterans Crisis Line can help even if you’re not enrolled in VA benefits or health care.
Call the new veterans crisis line’s Number – 988 then Press 1
Chat online Use this Link – ONLINE CHAT
TEXT us at 838255
More Crisis Lines and Warm Lines
Women Veterans Hotline: 855-829-663
Vet Center Call Center: 877-WAR-VETS (927-8387)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Line: 855-260-3274
Lines for Life Military Help Line: Call 1-888-457-4838
Senior Loneliness Line: Call 503-200-1633The
Trevor Project: 866-488-7386
Veteran 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:
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VA Locations
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Records
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Health Care
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Disability and Benefits
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Education and Training
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Housing Assistance
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Careers and Employment
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Family member, caregiver, and survivor benefits
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Pension
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Burials and Memorials
Download your own copy by clicking the Resources link or image below. Pass this website along to others so they too can learn about the VA Resource Navigator.
https://www.prevention.va.gov/PCL/PCL-VA-Navigator.asp
LOCATE VETERANS SERVICES IN OREGON
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Who Is a Veteran?
Aging Veterans
Caregivers
Homeless Veterans
Justice-Involved Veterans
LGBTQ+ Veterans
Student Veterans
Trauma Information
Tribal Veterans
Veterans in Crisis
Women Veterans
Find Services by County and Throughout the state
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.
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.
Find definitions to commonly used terms in VA, DoD, DOL, and other federal government agencies.
Get to know your NRD: why it was created, who operates it, and all the resources meant for you.
Find contacts in the Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs and Military Services.
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.
More Ways To Connect
Give our Central Office a call at (503)-222-6484
Other Resources
Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Join our Private Online Group
DDA Veterans Resource Group and 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
VA’s Center for Women Veterans (CWV)
Vet Centers:
Community Based Outpatient Clinics:
Morrow County VA Telehealth Clinic (Boardman OR)
Wallowa County VA Telehealth Clinic (Enterprise OR)
Eugene VA Downtown Clinic
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 CARE
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:
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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 ORGANIZED BY TOPIC
Behavioral Health
Burial & Survivor Assistance
Business & Entrepreneurship
Claims & Benefits
Education
Emergency Aid
Employment & Workforce
Family & Caregivers
Health Care
Housing & Homeless Services
Justice & Legal
Long-Term Care & Senior Support
Recreation
Service & Advocacy Organizations
Special Advocacy
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Aging Veteran Outreach / Volunteer Program (no central URL)
Transportation
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
Mindfulness in the Workplace A Guide for Employers
Check out CAFE TAC’s latest guide for employers looking to enhance the wellness and productivity of their workforce,
Mindfulness in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers.
Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment with awareness and acceptance. In the workplace, mindfulness can significantly enhance employee well-being and improve overall organizational performance. In fact, mindfulness can play a part in the success of your organization by enhancing employee wellness, productivity, and retention.
Learn how in Mindfulness in the Workplace Get the full PDF guide here: A Guide for Employers!
Military Guide: Upholding Your Oath When Orders Cross the Line
As a U.S. service member, your duty is to uphold the Constitution and follow only lawful orders. When an order crosses that line, knowing how to respond is critical—for your mission, your team, and your integrity. This guide provides clear, actionable steps to help you stand on your oath, protect yourself and your fellow service members, and access trusted military resources when facing questionable or illegal directives.
Table of Contents
- The Oath of Service
- What to Do Now
- Branch Resources
- Shared Resources
- IG Reporting (Inspector General)
- Mental Health Support
- Final Word
- Crisis and Help Numbers
The Oath of Service and Your Duty
You swore to support and defend the Constitution. That oath compels you to refuse illegal orders and uphold the law—even under pressure. You protect your unit, the mission, and your nation.
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UCMJ Articles 90–92 (Uniform Code of Military Justice, 64 Stat. 109, 10 U.S.C. Chapter 47) make this clear: only lawful orders are obligatory.
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If you comply with an illegal order, you may be held accountable under military or international law.
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Officers also swear to faithfully discharge their duties—command responsibility is real.
Unlawful Use of Troops on U.S. Soil — The Posse Comitatus Act (18 U.S.C. § 1385)
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This federal law prohibits the use of the U.S. Army or Air Force to enforce domestic laws unless expressly authorized by the Constitution or an act of Congress.
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The Department of Defense applies this restriction to the Navy and Marine Corps as well.
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It forbids domestic policing actions such as arrests, crowd control, surveillance, or searches without specific legal authorization.
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Violations are criminal offenses—you cannot be lawfully ordered to conduct such operations unless legally authorized.
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This statute protects both the public and military personnel from illegal misuse of military force in civilian affairs.
What to Do Now
Stop and Assess –
- Doubt the order? Pause and record the details.
- Check whether the mission violates the Posse Comitatus Act if it involves enforcing domestic law or targeting civilians on U.S. soil.
Contact JAG Immediately –
- Legal advice is confidential and your right.
Document Everything –
- Include names, dates, times, and exact wording of the order
Report Through Official Channels –
Use JAG, Inspector General, or whistleblower protections under 10 U.S.C. § 1034
Protect Your Mental Health –
Respond to Retaliation –
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If you face consequences for refusing an unlawful order, escalate through JAG and IG
Safe First Actions (if you’re unsure)
- Do not comply immediately
- Contact JAG right away
- Write down all details
- Call Military OneSource or Military Crisis Line
- Officer Leadership Checklist
- Refuse illegal orders
- Protect your subordinates
- Ensure your team knows how to report safely
- Monitor for signs of moral injury
- Use JAG and IG early
- Model lawful behavior under stress
Branch Resources
- Army:
- Legal: Army JAG Corps – https://www.jagcnet.army.mil/ – 866‑ARMY‑JAG; Trial Defense Service
- Mental Health: Ask for COSC (Combat & Operational Stress Control) support, or use Military Crisis Line and Military OneSource
- Officer Note: Consult JAG and protect your Soldiers
Navy and Marine Corps:
- Legal:
- Navy JAG Corps – https://www.jag.navy.mil/ – (202) 685‑5580; Marine JAG via base or Military OneSource
- Mental Health: Reach out to NCCOSC / COSC (Combat & Operational Stress Control); use Military Crisis Line ; Safe Helpline – https://www.safehelpline.org/
- Officer Note: Set lawful standards and care for your Sailors and Marines
Air Force and Space Force:
- Legal: Air Force Legal Assistance Locator – https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil/ – HQ JAG: 703‑614‑3021
- Mental Health: Access OSCAR (Operational Stress Control and Readiness), chaplains, Military Crisis Line, or Military OneSource
- Officer Note: Intervene early and lead within your oath
Coast Guard:
- Legal: Legal Services Command 202‑372‑3783; Academy Legal Assistance 860‑701‑6795
- Mental Health: Use HSWL (Health, Safety & Work Life), chaplains, Military Crisis Line, or Military OneSource
- Officer Note: Ethical leadership is vital in smaller teams
Shared Resources
- Military OneSource – https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ – 800‑342‑96
- Military Crisis Line – dial 988 then press 1
- Safe Helpline – https://www.safehelpline.org/ – 877‑995‑5247
- VA Mental Health – 877‑222‑8387
- Whistleblower Protection (10 U.S.C. § 1034)
- DoD IG Hotline – 800‑424‑9098 (DSN 312‑664‑8799)
Additional External Resources
GI Rights Hotline
If you need independent advice about your rights, discharges, or how to respond to unlawful orders or retaliation, you can contact the GI Rights Hotline. This service is free and confidential, staffed by trained counselors (not attorneys) who can help you understand your options.
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Phone: 1‑877‑447‑4487
IG Reporting
- Army IG Locator – https://ig.army.mil/ – Hotline: 800‑752‑9747 / DSN 312‑865‑1845
- Navy IG (SecNav) – https://www.secnav.navy.mil/ig – Hotline: 800‑522‑3451 / DSN 288‑6842
- Air Force IG – https://www.afinspectorgeneral.af.mil/ – Toll-free: 1‑800‑538‑8429; DSN 202‑404‑5354
- When reporting, mention 10 U.S.C. § 1034 to activate whistleblower protections. Use JAG and IG together to support your concerns.
Mental Health Support
Illegal orders and moral injury can lead to PTSD, career disruption, substance use, or worse. Early help is warrior strength.
- Use COSC (Combat & Operational Stress Control) / OSCAR, chaplains, Military OneSource, or Military Crisis Line
- Ask in advance what is confidential.
- Officers: Encourage team use of mental-health resources—they deserve care and clarity.
Final Word
- You serve in a force backed by training, legal rights, and the Constitution. Act lawfully, protect your team, and uphold mission integrity. Your example matters. Stand firm. Stand ready.
- Crisis and Help Numbers
- Military OneSource – https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ – 800‑342‑96
- Military Crisis Line– dial 988 then press 1
- Safe Helpline – https://www.safehelpline.org/ – 877‑995‑5247
- DoD IG Hotline – 800‑424‑9098 (DSN 312‑664‑8799)
- VA Mental Health – 877‑222‑8387
DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this communication nor any content linking to or from this communication shall substitute for legal, medical or other professional advice of any kind whatsoever. You are hereby notified and advised to seek counsel from qualified professionals at your own risk and expense.
Accessibility and Adaptive Equipment
Accessibility Medical Equipment, LLC
A non-profit making accessibility affordable.
Accessible Backyards
Helping all your guests enjoy your yard.
Accessible Parking Enforcement
Non-emergency police line: 816-234-5111
Accessible Pharmacy
Accessible Pharmacy is a worldwide leader in medication-specific health equity for people with disabilities. Health equity is about attaining the highest level of health for all people, where everyone has an accessible opportunity to reach optimal health regardless of disability, preferred language, or other factors that affect access to care and health outcomes.
Accessibility Remodeling
Remodeler dedicated to making homes safe and convenient for people of all ages, sizes and abilities.
Accessology
Helping clients understand all state and federal accessiblity laws and how they pertain to each individual.
Advanced Arm Dynamics
Provides the latest technology in upper extremity prosthetics worldwide.
Altimate Medical
Quality standing frames.
askEARN
The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) is a free resource that helps employers tap the benefits of disability diversity. We educate public- and private-sector organizations on ways to build inclusive workplace cultures, and we empower them to become leaders in the employment and advancement of people with disabilities.
Break Boundaries
Helping people with mobility impairments increase their independence, and improve their quality of life, with the help of cutting edge Assistive Technology.
First Hand Foundation
The First Hand Foundation provides funding for individual children with health-related needs when insurance and other financial resources have been exhausted. They also create and support programs that identify issues before they become critical and that empower people to take charge of their health.
Hanger Clinic
Orthotic and prosthetic patient care, products, services, and therapeutic solutions that empower patients, customers and partners.
Horizon Orthotic & Prosthetic Experience (H.O.P.E.)
Provides custom orthotics (orthopedic bracing) and prosthetics (artificial limbs) to patients in the Kansas City metropolitan area and across the Midwest.
Innovation in Motion
All terrain wheelchairs.
Invacare
Manufacture and distribution of innovative home and long-term care medical products that promote recovery and active lifestyles.
Lifewise Renovations
Source for combining affordable remodeling services with the expertise of healthcare professionals for aging-in-place and universal design remodeling.
NuMotion
Responsive and innovative provider of custom wheelchairs. Also providing service and repair of wheelchairs.
Otto Bock Healthcare
Manufactures prostheses, braces and orthoses, children’s wheelchairs, cushions and accessories.
Permobil
Provider of advanced rehab mobility solutions and accessories.
Pindot/Freedom Design
Custom seating.
Quantum Rehab
Designs and manufactures complex rehabilitation solutions for individuals with comprehensive mobility needs.
Restorative Therapies
Revolutionary electrical stimulation devices and therapies to help you stay active and stay ready.
Ride Designs
Seating products to help promote healthy skin, while providing improved mobility, balance and control.
Silver Cross
Recycles and new healthcare equipment.
The Standing Company
Maker of the SuperStand Standing Wheelchair that allows someone who is normally confined to a seated position in a traditional wheelchair to STAND UP and stretch out with ease and safety, at any time, in any place.
Sunrise Medical
Development, design, manufacture and distribution of manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, motorized scooters and both standard and customized seating and positioning systems.
Therafin
Manufactures and sells rehabilitation and home health care products through a network of dealers and distributors.
TiLite
Providing both titanium and aluminum chairs that are considered wheeled prosthetic: every frame is made to measure for each individual.
Tobii
The world leader in eye tracking. We transform industries and lives through humanized technology, using eye tracking as our core.
United Access
Specializing in adapting vehicles for those with disabilities.
Oregon wildfire Support For Wildfire Affected and Survivors
Get Help After a Wildfire
We can connect you to resources
Call 833-669-0554
Open 24/7, every day. Interpreters are available. We will talk with you about your needs.
Fill out an online form
Fill out the form on the Unite Us website. We will reach out to talk with you about your needs.
Food and shelter
- Emergency food resources
Find food pantries and help with groceries or meals. - Replace SNAP food benefits
If you lost food you bought with SNAP food benefits, you may be able to get your benefits replaced. - Find a Red Cross shelter
You can also use the Red Cross mobile app to look for current shelter openings.
Referrals and support
- 211info website
Contact 211 to find help in your area. There are many ways to contact 211. Interpreters are available. - Lines for Life
Call 800-923-HELP (4357) if you need emotional support or help finding resources. You can call any time, 24/7. Interpreters are available.
Health and safety
- Wildfires and smoke
Learn about protecting your health from wildfire smoke.
Information for resource families (foster care)
In a major emergency or disaster, the local Child Welfare office needs to know where all children in foster care are located.
- What you need to do in a disaster or emergency
- Printable resource sheet:
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PEER SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY
As communities recover from the impacts of recent wildfires, many individuals are left coping with more than just physical loss. The emotional and psychological toll can linger long after the smoke has cleared.
It’s important to recognize when a normal reaction shifts into something more concerning. Emotional responses like fear, sadness, anger, or fatigue are natural and okay in the aftermath of a disaster. It may be a sign that someone needs additional mental health support if:
- these feelings become prolonged,
- are overwhelming,
- or begin to interfere with daily functioning.
How We Can Support Each Other:
- Check in with neighbors and coworkers. A simple conversation can be a lifeline.
- Create space to express emotions. Let people share at their own pace—without judgment. Remember not everyone, especially children and teens, may express emotions and needs the same way others do.
- Know the signs of distress. Fear, anger, sadness, worry, frustration, changes in sleep, appetite, energy or behavior, difficulty concentrating or making decisions, worsening physical health, and increases in use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs may indicate someone needs help.
- Encourage rest and recovery. Healing takes time. Support one another in slowing down and reconnecting with the people and activities you enjoy.
- Stay informed through the news and official sources. It can be helpful to stay informed of resources and steps to recovery. Yet too much can increase stress and anxiety. Taking brief breaks from the news cycle can help find a good balance. Perhaps tag-team who will look at information and report any new, essential information to others, with the responsibility shifting over set time intervals.
Resources Are Available
- Disaster Distress Helpline:
- 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
- Call or text 988 24/7 or access other support lines
- Call or text 988 24/7
- https://www.nwpeersupport.org/ Peer Support Resources for First Responders
- Healthcare Provider Mental Health and Crisis Support Resource Page
- Mid-Columbia Center for Living https://www.mccfl.org/
1060 Webber Street the Dalles, OR 97058
Phone: 541-296-5452 - Youth/Family Resources:
- Helping Children Cope with Disaster – a FEMA guidance document
(Spanish version here) - Ready Wrigley: Coping with Disaster (children’s coloring book)
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Fire Recovery Resources
Trinka and Sam The Big Fire book (English version)
Trinka y Juan El Gran Fuego libro (Spanish version)
“Taking Care of Yourself” use this list to help you decide which self-care strategies will work for you
- Helping Children Cope with Disaster – a FEMA guidance document
Facing the aftermath of a wildfire is challenging, but you’re not alone. Download our comprehensive “Rebuild After the Fires” guide to navigate your recovery journey. Plus, learn about our FREE upcoming “Displacement Resilience” LIVE online program designed to support you in rebuilding a life beyond what the fires took.
Wildfire Survivor Handbook
After the Fire: How Forest Therapy Supports Wildfire Survivors and Reconnects Us to the Earth
Resources
New Wildfire Toolkits Recommend Actions To Rebuild Fire-Affected Communities Faster
Resources and actions for local and state-level staff to speed up recovery efforts, with a focus on water infrastructure. https://willamettepartnership.org/wildfire-toolkits-press-release/
Call 833-669-0554. Open 24/7, every day. Interpreters are available. We will talk with you about your needs.
Fire Adapted Oregon
The Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Fire Adapted Oregon program strengthens community wildfire resilience across Oregon. The community wildfire risk reduction team leads the initiative by offering local support, assistance for funding opportunities, education, and training. Achieving a fire-adapted Oregon requires working collaboratively with a wide range of partners to develop strategies. The program uses statewide data and promotes defensible space and community resilience best practices.
Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
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
Specific LGBTQ+ Support for Young Adults was Removed from 988 Lifeline
988 will still take calls; additional resources below.
Effective July 17, 2025
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is removing the “Press 3” option that connected LGBTQ+ youth to specialized, affirming counselors.
This change is the result of a federal budget cuts which eliminated funding for LGBTQ-specific services. General 988 support remains available, but LGBTQ+ youth will no longer have direct access to trained LGBTQ+ crisis counselors.
988 will still answer calls from everyone, but it will no longer offer identity-specific crisis support.
Alternatives for LGBTQ+ Youth in Crisis
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The Trevor Project
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth (24/7)
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text: START to 678678
Chat: thetrevorproject.org
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Trans Lifeline
Peer-led crisis support for trans people (no non-consensual rescue)
Call: 877-565-8860
Website: translifeline.org
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Q Chat Space
Live-chat support groups for LGBTQ+ youth (ages 13–19)
Website: qchatspace.org
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LGBT National Youth Talkline
Confidential peer support (ages 25 & under)
Call: 1-800-246-7743
Website: lgbthotline.org
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BlackLine
Peer support line prioritizing BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities
Call: 1-800-604-5841
Website: callblackline.com
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StrongHearts Native Helpline
Support for Native LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing crisis or abuse
Call or Text: 1-844-762-8483
Website: strongheartshelpline.org
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Rainbow Youth Project USA
Mental health crisis support and advocacy for LGBTQ+ youth
Call: 1-317-643-4888
Website: rainbowyouthproject.org
Disclaimer: We do not provide emergency services. This information is provided solely as a courtesy without warranty or guarantee of any kind whatsoever.
7 CUPS
Free 24/7 Teen Support Chat
7 Cups connects you to caring listeners for free emotional support.
Need to talk to someone? Our trained volunteer listeners are available 24/7 to give emotional support over online chat. It’s anonymous and completely free. When you need someone to talk to, we’re here to listen and help you feel better.
7 Cups provides a free, dedicated chat service specifically for teens aged 13 to 17
CLICK HERE TO FOR TEEN CHAT SUPPORT
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24/7 Availability:
The service is accessible around the clock, ensuring that teens can reach out for support whenever they need it. -
Anonymous & Confidential:
Teens can chat without revealing personal details, creating a secure space where they can express themselves freely. -
Trained Volunteer Listeners:
The chat line is staffed by volunteer listeners who are either peers or adults trained in teen support. They focus on active listening, offering empathetic, non-judgmental support tailored to the unique challenges teens face. -
Safe & Moderated Environment:
The platform includes safeguards and moderation to help maintain a supportive, respectful atmosphere for young users. -
User-Friendly Access:
Available via the 7 Cups website and mobile app, the service is designed to be easy for teens to navigate, ensuring quick and hassle-free access when needed.
Free 24/7 Chat
7 Cups connects you to caring listeners for free emotional support.
Need to talk to someone? Our trained volunteer listeners are available 24/7 to give emotional support over online chat. It’s anonymous and completely free. When you need someone to talk to, we’re here to listen and help you feel better.
Click Here To Chat Live
Key Features
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The service is available around the clock, ensuring that whenever someone feels overwhelmed—be it day or night—they can reach out for support immediately. -
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Users can chat anonymously, which helps create a secure environment where they feel safe sharing personal thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment or exposure. -
Trained Volunteer Listeners:
The free service connects users with a community of volunteer listeners who are trained to provide empathetic, non-judgmental support. Although these listeners are not licensed therapists, they offer a compassionate ear and can help de-escalate feelings of distress. -
User-Friendly Interface:
Accessible via both the website and mobile apps, the chat service is designed to be intuitive and easy to navigate, making it simple for anyone to access support quickly. -
Immediate Emotional Support:
For individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, or feelings of isolation, the service acts as an instant lifeline—providing someone to talk to during tough times without any wait.
Mental health support available 24/7 to Oregon farmworkers
call or text (833) 987-2474
People can call the AgriStress Helpline when they are in a crisis, need resources, are concerned about a loved one or just need someone to talk to. Calls are answered within 30 seconds, and all callers are screened for suicidality and offered a 24-hour follow-up call.
The Oregon AgriStress Helpline is available 24/7. If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text (833) 987-2474. The phone line can be accessed in up to 160 languages with the help of interpreters, and the text line offers English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
The helpline’s crisis specialists understand the culture, values, stressors and lived experiences of agriculture, forestry, and fishing workers. They can also offer local mental health resources specific to these industries.
Native & Strong Lifeline
Available 24/7
Dial 988 + 4
The Native & Strong Lifeline is a crisis call center operated entirely by Native staff and is available 24/7 in Washington
State. To connect with the Native & Strong Lifeline from a Washington State area code, dial 988 and press “4”.
The Native crisis counselor who answers will help with mental health crises in an empathetic and culturally connected way.
The Native & Strong Lifeline currently employs 16 Indigenous counselors from all over the United States. In addition to the training all 988 crisis counselors receive, Native & Strong counselors are trained in cultural competency, traditional forms of healing, and Native slang and language. Counselors use cultural activities, traditional medicines, and connections with elders and Native healers as a part of self-care planning with callers, in addition to clinical and community resources.
Although Native & Strong is only available in Washington State, this crisis call center can serve as a model for Tribes
that want to open their own crisis call centers nationwide.
To learn more about how Native & Strong was created, visit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hleYKuADK70
National Problem Gambling Helpline
1-800-GAMBLER
24/7
About the National Problem Gambling Helpline
National Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800-GAMBLER) is operated by the National Council on Problem Gambling. The helpline serves as a one-stop hub connecting people looking for assistance with a gambling problem to local resources. This network includes 28 contact centers which cover all 50 states and the U.S. territories.
The National Problem Gambling Helpline offers call, text and chat services 24/7/365.
Frequently Asked questions
What is 1-800-GAMBLER?
1-800-GAMBLER is the phone number for the National Problem Gambling Helpline. It serves as a resource for individuals who may be struggling with problem gambling or gambling addiction, or their loved ones. When someone contacts 1-800-GAMBLER they will receive support, information and referrals to services that can help them address their gambling-related concerns.
Is 1-800-GAMBLER designed for emergencies?
1-800-GAMBLER is not a crisis hotline designed for emergency services. If you or a loved one is in crisis, please call 911 or 988.
Will calls to 1-800-GAMBLER be referred to 911?
Calls are not automatically referred to 911. However, if someone’s life is in imminent danger, the helpline operator will share vital information with emergency services to save the caller’s life.
If I contact 1-800-GAMBLER, who answers?
When you contact 1-800-GAMBLER, your call/text/chat is typically answered by trained professionals who specialize in helping individuals with gambling-related issues. These individuals are knowledgeable about problem gambling and can provide support, information and resources to help you or someone you know address gambling-related concerns and make informed decisions about seeking treatment.
Is it free to contact 1-800-GAMBLER?
No payment or insurance information is required to receive resources from 1-800-GAMBLER. However, standard data rates from telecommunication mobile carriers may apply to those who text the helpline.
What type of resources are available?
1-800-GAMBLER can connect you to a variety of resources related to gambling-related issues. The specific services and resources available through 1-800-GAMBLER may vary depending on the region you are calling from, but may include:
- Information and education about problem gambling, including its signs and symptoms.
- Referrals to local or national organizations, therapists, counselors or support groups that specialize in treating gambling addiction.
- Treatment options, such as counseling, therapy, peer-support programs or residential treatment.
- Guidance on how to self-exclude from gambling establishments or online gambling sites, if available in your area, to help you limit your access to gambling.
- Financial counseling to assist in managing and addressing financial problems that may have arisen due to gambling addiction.
- Resources and support for family members and loved ones affected by gambling-related harm.
Can loved ones contact 1-800-GAMBLER?
Yes, loved ones and family members of individuals struggling with a gambling problem can contact 1-800-GAMBLER resources. Encouraging loved ones to contact 1-800-GAMBLER can be a crucial step in getting support and information to address the impact of a gambling problem on both the individual and the family. It can also serve as a source of guidance and hope for those who are trying to help someone they care about recover from gambling addiction.
What languages are available?
1-800-GAMBLER uses Language Line Solutions to provide caller translation services in more than 240 languages.
Is contacting 1-800-GAMBLER confidential?
Yes, contacting 1-800-GAMBLER is confidential. We prioritize confidentiality to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for individuals seeking help for gambling-related concerns. Personal information and the details of your call are kept private, and your identity is not disclosed without your consent.
Will my call be recorded?
Individuals contacting 1-800-GAMBLER are not required to provide any personal data to receive resources.
Calls to 1-800-GAMBLER may be monitored or recorded for quality assurance purposes. Additionally, contact centers in the helpline network may independently use call recordings for training purposes, dependent on the best practices of the center.
Does 1-800-GAMBLER use geolocation?
No, 1-800-GAMBLER does not use geolocation. Calls to 1-800-GAMBLER are automatically routed to the closest contact center based on the area code of the phone being used. Helpline operators do not have the ability to track a caller’s location.
How do calls to 1-800-GAMBLER get routed?
Currently, calls to 1-800-GAMBLER are automatically routed to the closest contact center based on the area code of the phone being used. This may result in a caller being routed to a contact center that is not in their current physical location. If the caller wants to be connected with local resources, they may need to disclose their actual location to the helpline operator to be transferred to a local contact center.
1-800-426-2537
sms:800GAM
A WARMLINE is staffed with Peer Specialists who can offer hope, strength, and knowledge gained from their own personal experiences living with mental health issues and/or substance use disorders.
There are over 150+ WARMLINES throughout the country! Each organization has different hours of operation, some only accept in-state calls while others operate nationwide and will take calls from anywhere. Most are English speaking but there are a growing number of organizations that offer non-English speaking services.
Until WARMLINE.ORG, there was no easy way to locate all of this information. With the database that we have built, you can easily locate WARMLINES that speak your language and that are OPEN NOW if you need someone to talk to.
For Warmlines that are available to out of state callers
To use FIND A WARM LINE to and find warm line numbers by state, by the language spoken, use the link below.
https://www.warmline.org
Peerpocalypse 2026
Workshop Applications Open!
Peerpocalypse is thrilled to announce that workshop applications are officially open for the 13th Annual Peerpocalypse Conference, “Rooted & Rising,” taking place Monday, May 4th, 2026 through Thursday, May 7th, 2026 in Seaside, Oregon — and virtually from anywhere.
This year’s conference will bring together some of Oregon’s and the nation’s most inspiring peer leaders, advocates, and innovators in behavioral health.
Workshop applications will be open from Monday, December 1st, 2025 to Wednesday, January 7th, 2026.
Submit A WorkShop Proposal
DBSA Online Support Groups
DBSA online support groups offer people living with depression or bipolar disorder a safe, welcoming space to share experiences, discuss coping strategies, and support one another with hope. All groups are free of charge.
DBSA National Support Groups on HeyPeers
You can choose from over 130 different online groups hosted on the Heypeers platform using the link provided below:
Choose from groups by day and time and audience
Use This Link To Find General Support Groups
DBSA Identity-Focused Online Support Groups
In addition to our general support groups, we offer identity-focused groups.
Designed to be welcoming and supportive spaces, these groups offer participants the chance to discuss shared experiences and find community with others walking a similar path to wellness. These groups are available via Zoom and other platforms.
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LGBTQ+ Community
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Age Specific Community
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Faith Based Community
Crisis
If you are having thoughts of death or suicide, call 988 or text DBSA to 741-741.
If you need immediate assistance, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Connect with resources and opportunities to build community with fellow veterans in Oregon. Together, we can navigate the challenges of life after service.
Peer Support
Community Support
Remote Activities
Video Gaming
RECOVERY INTERNATIONAL
Virtual Meeting Directory – Search Meetings By Day
7 Days A Week
Recovery International (RI) is a self-help mental health program that offers you a proven method to build and maintain your emotional health using cognitive behavioral tools.
To gain inner peace, you learn how to change the way you respond to people and everyday stressful situations. Additionally, you learn how to identify and manage negative or insecure thoughts and impulses that can lead to emotional distress and symptoms. These simple expressions and tools, called “spots” (page 3), are part of the Recovery Method.
We offer peer-led group meetings via phone, Zoom, chat and in-person. We encourage you to review this Newcomer Packet before attending your first meeting. We even have special meetings just for newcomers to learn RI concepts and the 4-Step Method. We hope you will consider joining us! Please find out more at RecoveryInternational.org/newcomers.
You can also phone our office at 312-337-5661 for more information or for help signing up
for a meeting
How to Find a Meeting
Recovery International meetings are held all over the country by Chat, Phone, Zoom, and Community (in-person). This page lists chat, phone and Zoom meetings in Eastern time by day or scroll down for in-person meetings only. You will have to adjust these times to the time zone you reside in. On average, meetings are 90 minutes but some may be shorter.
SEARCH BY MEETING DAY
SUNDAYS
MONDAYS
TUESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS
FRIDAYS
SATURDAYS
ESPANOL
Meeting Structure
All Recovery International peer-led Support Meetings follow these five parts.
- Reading – The group reads from one of Dr. Abraham Low’s books or listens to one of the recorded lectures.
- Examples – Participants take turns describing an event from everyday life that caused distress. They explain how they used Recovery International tools to address their discomfort and control their responses.
- Spotting – After each example, other members offer comments, referred to as “spotting,” that highlight the example-giver’s use of Recovery International tools.
- Mutual Aid – At the end of the meeting is a time for informal discussion. It is a good time to ask about specific Recovery International “spots” that were discussed.
- Voluntary Contributions – Participants are asked at each meeting to help support the organization, with the suggested donation being $5 per meeting. However, no one is turned away due to inability to pay– this should not deter anyone from attending.
Recovery International will be the world’s premier provider of self-help training for mental health and wellness available to anyone, anywhere, anytime.
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Codependency Support Group
Codependency is defined as someone who exhibits too much, and often inappropriate, caring for another person’s struggles. A codependent person may try to change, or feel shame about their most private thoughts and feelings if they conflict with the other person’s struggles. If you are on a journey towards self-love, this support group is for you. Join us and find others
JOIN HERE
Help with PTSD for You and Your Family – CRAFT PTSD
Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) – Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a web-based course for family members of Veterans working to manage PTSD. This course teaches family members how to encourage their Veteran to get treatment and support them during care. It also offers tools for family members to improve their own quality of life.
Features include:
- Self-paced learning, so you can stop at any point and pick up where you left off at another time.
- Exercises to help you review skills.
- Resources to protect you and your family, including tips to help you create a Safety Plan.
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How to Use the CRAFT-PTSD Course
This course can help you learn more about the symptoms of PTSD and the impact PTSD can have in some relationships. You will learn and practice new skills that help family members to communicate more effectively. CRAFT-PTSD also covers strategies that will help you to take care of yourself, whether or not your loved one decides to seek PTSD services.
This is a self-paced course with the opportunity to print or save exercises in each lesson. We recommend that you move through sections in order, and that you practice the skills described in each lesson between your sessions.
CRAFT-PTSD includes information about the options available for Veterans who may benefit from PTSD treatment in VA or in the community. Those who are not members of a military family can also get useful information in this course.
NOTE: CRAFT-PTSD is not a substitute for medical care or advice from a provider. Only a licensed professional can diagnose PTSD.
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Oregon Health Authority encourages use of new app to address gambling harms
Salem, Ore. –Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is highlighting Problem Gambling Awareness Month this March to raise awareness of valuable resources for anyone struggling with problem gambling, including a free digital tool that can aid in curbing gambling.
The app, called Evive, is available for anyone in Oregon seeking to learn safer gambling habits, reduce their gambling or stop gambling all together. The evidence-based mobile tool offers flexible treatment options, access to trained professionals, community support, and ways to reduce time and money spent on betting.
To learn more, go to https://www.getevive.com/.
“Reducing the stigma of problem gambling is crucial, and some individuals aren’t ready to acknowledge their gambling problem or seek formal treatment,” said Roxann Jones, problem gambling prevention specialist at OHA. “Evive is a great free tool that can help individuals overcome the stigma and assist in this process.”
In Oregon, an estimated 2.6% of the adult population experiences moderate or serious problems with gambling, and another 5.4% of adults are at risk of developing a problem with gambling. An estimated 3.1% of adolescents in Oregon are at risk of or are currently experiencing a gambling disorder.
OHA contracted with Evive in spring of 2024 making it available free to those enrolled in OHA treatment programs. In July of 2024, the Oregon State Lottery contracted with the entity for free access to everyone living in Oregon.
“Easy access to gambling products on your smartphone and other mobile devices can make it difficult to control gambling urges,” said Greta Coe, problem gambling services manager at OHA. “The average age of clients in Oregon’s publicly funded treatment system is 35-50 years old, and most struggle with problem gambling for years before seeking help.”
Help and counseling services are available free to anyone living in Oregon who has problems related to gambling and those directly impacted including family and friends. Some common signs of a person struggling with gambling harms include:
- Being preoccupied with gambling
- Feeling the need to gamble more despite losses
- Gambling alone and/or more often
- Gambling to forget worries, calm nerves or reduce depression
- Losing interest in other things, such as school, work, home life
- Withdrawal from family and friends
- Financial problems from gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble
In Oregon, gambling addiction counseling and support services are confidential and free. Visit the Oregon Problem Gambling Resource, OPGR.org, to learn more or call the Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-877-695-4648 (MY LIMIT).
