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
If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
What to Expect
Calling the 988 Lifeline
Here is what you can expect when making a call to the 988 Lifeline.
Step 1 of 5
First, you’ll hear a message that gives you service selection options.
Listen to the pre-recorded message (mp3).
Step 2 of 5
We’ll play some hold music while you are connected to a counselor with our Spanish-language, LGBTQI+ services, or your local 988 Lifeline contact center. For veterans, the phone will ring until a counselor can answer your call.
Step 3 of 5
A counselor will say hello and introduce themselves.
Step 4 of 5
Your skilled counselor will ask you if you are safe.
Step 5 of 5
After they ask about your safety, your counselor will listen to you, understand how your problem is affecting you, provide support, and share any resources that may be helpful.
Chatting with the 988 Lifeline
Here is what you can expect when starting a chat with the 988 Lifeline.
Step 1 of 6
After clicking “Chat With Us,” a new window with a brief survey will open. This survey helps our counselors understand how to best support you and takes less than 5 minutes to complete.
Step 2 of 6
When you click “Start a Chat”, you are accepting our Terms of Service.
Step 3 of 6
You will then see a screen that indicates we are connecting you to a counselor.
Step 4 of 6
A counselor will say hello and introduce themselves.
Step 5 of 6
Your skilled counselor will ask if you are safe.
Step 6 of 6
After they ask about your safety, they will be calm and comforting, listen to you, and provide support. They may also share helpful resources.
Texting with the 988 Lifeline
Here is what you can expect when texting the 988 Lifeline.
Step 1 of 7
When you send a text to 988, you will be given options to connect with a counselor from the Veterans, Spanish-language, LGBTQI+ service, or the main 988 Lifeline.
Step 2 of 7
When you text “next” you will be accepting our Terms of Service.
Step 3 of 7
You will then need to complete a brief survey to help your counselor understand how they can best support you.
Step 4 of 7
You’ll receive a “wait” message with optional questions while we connect you to a counselor.
Step 5 of 7
Your counselor will say hello and introduce themselves.
Step 6 of 7
Your skilled counselor will ask if you are safe.
Step 7 of 7
After they ask about your safety, they will be calm and comforting, listen to you, and provide support. They may also share helpful resources.
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
SENIOR ADVOCACY & FREE TRAINING RESOURCES
Medicare · Disability Rights · Elder Law · Housing · Mental Health · Human Rights Education · Health Policy Advocacy
FEATURED EVENT
2026 National Voices of Medicare Summit — Center for Medicare Advocacy
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM PT · Free Virtual Event
Join national advocates, policymakers, legal experts, and researchers for the 13th Annual National Voices of Medicare Summit — Defending the Public Promise. This free virtual event brings together leaders in health care advocacy, policy, philanthropy, and academia to discuss best practices, solutions, and opportunities to advance comprehensive Medicare access, health equity, and quality care. T Register at medicareadvocacy.org/summit-2026 · FREE
PHONE: (860) 456-7790
MEDICARE & MEDICAID ADVOCACY
Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) — Free Webinar Library & Legal Resources
Access a growing library of free archived webinars covering Medicare appeals, home health, skilled nursing, prescription drugs, and more — including special series for people living with ALS, paralysis, and chronic conditions. Visit medicareadvocacy.org/webinars ·
PHONE: (860) 456-7790
Medicare Rights Center — Free National Helpline
Free, confidential counseling on Medicare coverage, costs, appeals, and enrollment. Counseling available in Spanish. Visit medicarerights.org
CALL: 1-800-333-4114 · Monday–Friday
Justice in Aging — Free Medicare & Medicaid Advocacy Training
Free webinars, fact sheets, toolkits, and legal training protecting older adults’ rights in Medicare and Medicaid — with particular attention to low-income seniors and communities of color. Visit justiceinaging.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE
PHONE: (202) 289-6976
National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM)
National advocacy to protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare. Access advocacy alerts, educational materials, and campaign resources. Visit ncpssm.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE
PHONE: (202) 216-0420
State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) — Free Local Medicare Counseling
Free, unbiased, one-on-one Medicare counseling in every state from trained volunteers with no insurance company ties. Find your local SHIP at shiphelp.org · FREE
CALL: 1-877-839-2675 (national locator line)
1-800-MEDICARE — Official U.S. Government Helpline
Official Medicare helpline for plan questions, coverage explanations, billing, and finding providers. TTY available for the deaf and hard of hearing. Visit medicare.gov · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week
CALL: 1-800-633-4227 · TTY: 1-877-486-2048
SENIOR ADVOCACY, DISABILITY RIGHTS & ELDER LAW
AARP — Advocacy, Policy & Free Learning Library
Advocates on health care, retirement security, caregiving, and housing for adults 50 and older. Access free advocacy alerts, policy resources, and the AARP learning library. Visit aarp.org/advocacy · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE
PHONE: 1-888-687-2277
AARP Foundation — SCSEP Work Resources & Free Job Training
Free paid job training and employment placement for low-income adults 55 and older. Assistance available in Spanish. Visit aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/income/scsep · Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM PT · FREE
CALL: 1-855-850-2525 · Se habla Español
National Council on Aging (NCOA) — Advocacy Tools & Professional Resources
Free advocacy tools, policy resources, professional webinars, BenefitsCheckUp® screening, and training for aging services professionals. Visit ncoa.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE
NCOA Advocacy Basics — Free How-To Guides for Older Adult Advocates
NCOA’s Advocacy Basics hub offers a free collection of practical guides for anyone who wants to make their voice heard on issues affecting older adults. Visit ncoa.org/advocates/public-policy/advocacy-basics · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE
NCOA BenefitsCheckUp® — Free Online Benefits Screening
Find federal, state, and local benefit programs you may qualify for — including prescription drugs, utilities, housing, and food. Available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Visit benefitscheckup.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE
Eldercare Locator — Free National Referral Service
Connect to local services — transportation, meals, caregiver help, legal assistance, and housing options. Visit eldercare.acl.gov · Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM PT · FREE
CALL: 1-800-677-1116
National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER)
Free legal training, case consultations, and technical assistance for attorneys, advocates, and aging services professionals working on behalf of older adults. All trainings are free. Visit ncler.acl.gov · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE
EMAIL: [email protected]
National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)
The nation’s largest provider of legally based advocacy for people with disabilities through Protection & Advocacy organizations in every state. Find your local P&A for free legal representation and advocacy. Visit ndrn.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE
PHONE: (202) 408-9514 · TTY: (202) 408-9521
National Organization on Disability (NOD) — Employment Advocacy
Advances full participation and employment for Americans with disabilities. Access policy resources and employment advocacy tools. Visit nod.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD)
Coalition of national disability organizations advocating for federal policies supporting the rights and full inclusion of people with disabilities. Visit c-c-d.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE
WILDER FOUNDATION — ADVOCACY TRAINING, CAREGIVER SUPPORT & AGING SERVICES
Wilder Foundation — Trainings & Workshops on Advocacy and Equity
Public trainings equipping individuals and organizations with practical tools for civic engagement, public policy advocacy, and coalition building. Visit wilder.org/services/trainings-workshops · FREE [VERIFY: confirm any fees for specific workshops]
PHONE: 651-280-2000
Wilder Foundation — Caregiver Support Groups
Recurring monthly caregiver support groups for family members, friends, and neighbors caring for older adults. Offered on a sliding fee scale — no one turned away for inability to pay.
First Friday Caregiver Support Group — First Friday of each month · In-person at Wilder Center · Coffee, treats, and conversation for caregivers of those with chronic health conditions · Registration required
Memory Loss Discussion Group — Second Thursday of each month · 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PT · In-person at Wilder Center · A supportive gathering for those caring for someone with dementia · Registration required
Adult Children Caregiver Support Group — Third Wednesday of each month · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PT · Virtual · For caregivers of parents or grandparents facing any health condition · Registration required
To register, call 651-280-2273 (CARE) · [VERIFY: confirm caregiver support email at wilder.org/services/aging-caregiving/caregiver-support] · Learn more at wilder.org/services/aging-caregiving/caregiver-support
Wilder Foundation — Healthy Aging & Caregiving Services
Personalized support for older adults and caregivers including Caregiver Support · Customized Living Services · Meals on Wheels (weekday delivery for adults 50+). Visit wilder.org/services/aging-caregiving · PHONE: 651-280-2273
Wilder Research — Aging & Older Adults Research Library
Free publicly accessible research on aging, social isolation, caregiver needs, housing, and older adult well-being. Visit wilder.org/wilder-research · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE
HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE ADVOCACY
National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care
Advocates for quality care and quality of life for nursing home and long-term care residents. Resources on residents’ rights, complaints, and appeals. Visit theconsumervoice.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE
PHONE: (202) 332-2275
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCO)
Free advocacy for nursing home and assisted living residents in every state. Find your local program through the Eldercare Locator. Visit ltcombudsman.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE
CALL: 1-800-677-1116 (via Eldercare Locator to find your local program)
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS ADVOCACY
Mental Health America (MHA) — Advocacy & Screening Tools
Free online mental health screening tools, advocacy resources, and policy materials — including resources for older adults. [VERIFY: URL not confirmed — confirm at mhanational.org] · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE
PHONE: 1-800-969-6642
NCOA Connect — Older Adult Mental Health Resources
Free professional webinars and resources on older adult mental health, wellness, and behavioral health. Visit connect.ncoa.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE
HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION & HEALTH POLICY ADVOCACY TRAINING — FREE ONLINE COURSES
Amnesty International Human Rights Academy — Free Online Courses
Free, self-paced online courses in more than 30 languages — open to everyone. Learn skills to defend human rights, take action in your community, and advocate for change. Many courses award an official certificate upon completion. Available on web and via the free Amnesty Academy app (iOS and Android). Register free at register.academy.amnesty.org
CONFIRMED COURSES WITH STATED DURATION’S:
Introduction to Human Rights — 1.5 hours · Certificate available · Explore the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and learn how it empowers you to know, claim, and defend your rights
The Right to Protest — 3 hours · Certificate available · Investigate protesting as a tool for social change and how the freedom to protest is under threat worldwide
Climate Change and Human Rights — 5 hours · Certificate available · Learn why climate change is a human rights issue and how human rights frameworks can combat the climate crisis
Confronting and Countering Gender-Based Violence — 1.5 hours · Defend human rights and advance gender justice by tackling discrimination and the anti-gender movement
The Energy Transition — 45 minutes · Explore energy transition policy and its human rights implications for communities around the world
Freedom from Torture — 20 minutes · Build basic knowledge of the worldwide situation of torture and take action to denounce this human rights violation
Taking a Stance Against the Death Penalty — 20 minutes · Learn about the global death penalty landscape and how to take action against capital punishment
Speaking Up for Freedom of Expression — 20 minutes · Understand your right to freedom of expression and gain skills to defend it and the rights of others
Indigenous Peoples’ Rights — 20 minutes · Learn about indigenous peoples’ rights and how to advocate for recognition of land rights and cultural survival
Additional courses available after free registration include Human Rights Defenders · Refugees and Human Rights · Digital Security and Human Rights · Human Rights and UK Politics · Anti-Racism · and more — with new courses added regularly in 30+ languages.
Advocacy Accelerator — Free Health Policy Advocacy Training & Resources
Get free online training, tools, and community built by award-winning public affairs professionals to help you run winning health care advocacy campaigns. Access the Art of Advocacy — a free 4-part online course covering how to integrate communications and government relations, prioritize advocacy issues, build allies, and map stakeholders effectively. Create a free account at advocacyaccelerator.us · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE
Class Central — Free Advocacy & Social Justice Course Directory
Browse 300+ free advocacy, health policy, community organizing, and social justice courses from YouTube, edX, Coursera, and LinkedIn Learning. Visit classcentral.com/subject/advocacy ·
CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SENIOR ADVOCACY
National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA)
National policy advocacy on economic security, health equity, and housing for Hispanic older adults. Resources available in English and Spanish. Visit nhcoa.org ·
National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA)
Advocates for health care, social services, and economic programs for Native American and Alaska Native elders. Visit nicoa.org · PHONE: (505) 292-2001
SAGE — Services & Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Elders
The nation’s largest organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ older adults — advocacy, policy campaigns, and local programming on employment, health care, housing, and social connection. Visit sageusa.org ·
PHONE: 1-212-741-2247
DISCLAIMER: PeerGalaxy is a nonpartisan platform. All information is provided solely as a convenience and for general informational purposes only. PeerGalaxy does not endorse, affiliate with, or monitor any of the organizations, programs, or resources listed. Inclusion of any resource does not constitute a political, ideological, or policy endorsement of any kind. Resources are listed to increase awareness of publicly available services and do not represent the views or positions of PeerGalaxy. This information is not a substitute for legal advice, professional treatment, or emergency services. If a child or person is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Hours and availability of all services are subject to change — contact each organization directly to confirm current information.
Prescription Assistance Programs
This list helps people find prescription medicines that cost less or are free. It includes trusted national programs and Oregon-based services that help pay for medications or provide them at no cost. The list is organized by health condition and includes drug-company assistance programs, nonprofit disease-specific programs, government medication programs, and Oregon clinics that offer reduced-cost prescriptions through 340B pharmacies. Discount cards, coupon programs, and cash-price tools are not included. Every program listed is meant to lower or remove out-of-pocket prescription costs for people who qualify.
Diabetes
Novo Nordisk Patient Assistance Program
Phone: 1-866-310-7549
Provides insulin and diabetes medications at no cost.
Registration Link: https://www.novocare.com/diabetes/help-with-costs/pap.html
Provider Website: https://www.novocare.com/
Lilly Cares Foundation
Phone: 1-800-545-6962
Provides certain Lilly diabetes medications free of charge.
Registration Link: https://www.lillycares.com/
Provider Website: https://www.lillycares.com/how-to-apply
Sanofi Patient Connection
Phone: 888-847-4877
Provides free Sanofi diabetes medications.
Registration Link: https://www.sanofipatientconnection.com/
Provider Website: https://www.sanofi.us/
Mental Health
Pfizer Patient Assistance Program
Phone: 1-844-989-7284
Provides select psychiatric medications at no cost.
Registration Link: https://www.pfizerrxpathways.com/resources/patients
Provider Website: https://www.pfizerrxpathways.com/
Otsuka Patient Assistance Foundation
Phone: 855-727-6274
Provides certain mental health medications free of charge.
Registration Link: https://www.otsukapatientassistance.com/
Provider Website: https://www.otsuka-us.com/
Takeda Help at Hand
Phone: 800-830-9159
Provides select psychiatric and neurologic medications free of charge.
Registration Link: https://www.helpathandpap.com/
Provider Website: https://www.takeda.com/
Cancer
CancerCare
Phone: 800-813-4673
Provides financial assistance for cancer-related medications.
Registration Link: https://www.cancercare.org/
Provider Website: https://www.cancercare.org/
Bristol Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation
Phone: 800-736-0003
Provides oncology medications free of charge.
Registration Link: https://www.bmspaf.org/
Provider Website: https://www.bms.com/patient-and-caregivers.html
PAN Foundation (Oncology)
Phone: 866-316-7263
Provides disease-specific medication assistance grants.
Registration Link: https://www.panfoundation.org/
Provider Website: https://www.panfoundation.org/
HIV
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program / ADAP
Phone: 877-464-4772
Provides free or near-free HIV medications nationwide.
Registration Link: https://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/
Provider Website: https://hab.hrsa.gov/
Asthma / COPD
GSK Patient Assistance Program
Phone: 866-728-4368
Provides select respiratory medications at no cost.
Registration Link: https://www.gskforyou.com/
Provider Website: https://www.gsk.com/
AstraZeneca AZ&Me
Phone: 800-292-6363
Provides asthma and COPD medications free or subsidized.
Registration Link: https://www.azandmeapp.com/
Provider Website: https://www.astrazeneca-us.com/
Heart Disease
Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation
Phone: 1-800-277-2254
Provides cardiovascular medications free of charge.
Registration Link: https://pap.novartis.com/
Provider Website: https://www.novartis.com/us-en/patients-and-caregivers/patient-assistance
Bayer US Patient Assistance Foundation
Phone: 866-225-4098
Provides select cardiovascular medications at no cost.
Registration Link: https://www.patientassistance.bayer.us/
Provider Website: https://www.bayer.us/
Oregon Safety-Net Clinics & 340B Prescription Access
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
Sliding-scale clinics with deeply subsidized prescriptions.
Find a Clinic: https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/
Provider Website: https://bphc.hrsa.gov/
OHSU Financial Assistance & 340B Pharmacies
Charity-care eligibility and reduced-cost prescriptions.
Provider Website: https://www.ohsu.edu/financial-assistance
Oregon County & Public Health Clinics
Free or low-cost medications for HIV, TB, STIs, Hepatitis C.
Find Local Health Departments: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/Pages/lhd.aspx
Provider Website: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/
Oregon Community Health Centers Association (OCHCA)
Directory of Oregon community health centers.
Find Clinics: https://www.ochca.org/health-centers
Provider Website: https://www.ochca.org/
OTHER
NeedyMeds: https://www.needymeds.org May have information on discounts, etc.
Disclaimer
Listings include only programs that provide prescriptions free or at subsidized cost. Eligibility, covered medications, and availability may change. Confirm details directly with each provider.
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.
Oregon Free and Low Cost Health Care Resources
For people with no insurance, inadequate insurance, or coverage gaps
Direct-care healthcare resources people can use when insurance does not exist, is inadequate, or does not cover a needed service, procedure, medication, test, or equipment. The focus is on getting care now. Legal advice, insurance appeals, and dispute assistance are intentionally excluded.
Resources for Residents of Oregon
Primary & Preventive Care
What this is: Everyday medical care for illness, chronic conditions, and prevention.
When to use it: When you need a doctor but don’t have insurance or can’t afford standard clinics.
Why it matters: These clinics are the foundation of care when insurance fails.
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
Phone: 1-877-464-4772
Website: https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
OCHIN Network Clinics
Phone: 503-943-5000
Website: https://ochin.org
Dental Care (Commonly Uncovered)
What this is: Low-cost dental care when dental insurance is missing, capped, or exhausted.
When to use it: Tooth pain, infection, broken teeth, dentures, routine care.
Why it matters: Untreated dental problems often become medical emergencies.
Oregon Dental Access Programs (via Oregon 211)
Phone: 2-1-1 or 1-866-698-6155
Website: https://www.211info.org
Oregon Health Authority — Oral Health Programs
Phone: 971-673-1200
Website: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/preventionwellness/oralhealth/pages/index.aspx
Vision Care
What this is: Eye exams and glasses when vision coverage is missing or capped.
When to use it: Blurred vision, lost/broken glasses, diabetes-related eye care.
Why it matters: Vision affects safety, employment, and daily life.
Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation
Phone: 503-413-7390
Website: https://www.oregonlions.org
Community Clinics with Vision Services
Phone: 1-877-464-4772
Website: https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
Medications
What this is: Discounted or free prescriptions when insurance won’t pay.
When to use it: High copays, uncovered drugs, or no pharmacy coverage.
Why it matters: Medication cost is a major barrier to treatment.
Oregon Prescription Drug Program (OPDP)
Phone: 1-800-913-4284
Website: https://www.opdp.org
340B Clinic Pharmacies
Phone: Varies by clinic
Website: https://ochin.org
Testing & Diagnostics
What this is: Lab tests and some imaging at reduced or no cost.
When to use it: When insurance denies testing or costs are unaffordable.
Why it matters: Diagnosis is often the gateway to treatment.
Oregon Health Authority — Public Health Testing
Phone: 971-673-1222
Website: https://www.oregon.gov/oha
Community Health Center Testing
Phone: 1-877-464-4772
Website: https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
Hospital Financial Assistance (Diagnostics & Imaging)
Phone: Varies by hospital billing office
Website: Listed on hospital “Financial Assistance” pages
Mental & Behavioral Health
What this is: Counseling, psychiatric care, and emotional support.
When to use it: Anxiety, depression, crisis situations, or medication needs.
Why it matters: Mental health care is frequently undercovered.
County Behavioral Health Programs
Phone: Varies by county
Website: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/amh/pages/cmh-programs.aspx
Oregon Warm Lines (Non-Crisis Peer Support)
Phone: 1-800-698-2392
Website: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/amh/pages/warm-lines.aspx
Medical Equipment & Recovery Supports
What this is: Loaned or reused medical equipment.
When to use it: Injury recovery, surgery aftercare, disability needs.
Why it matters: Equipment is often excluded from insurance coverage.
Medical Lending Closets (via Oregon 211)
Phone: 2-1-1 or 1-866-698-6155
Website: https://www.211info.org
Transportation to Care
What this is: Help getting to medical appointments.
When to use it: When you can’t drive or afford transportation.
Why it matters: Care you can’t reach doesn’t help.
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (Oregon)
Phone: 800-273-0557
Website: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/ohp/pages/transportation.aspx
Ride Vouchers and Volunteer Drivers (via Oregon 211)
Phone: 2-1-1 or 1-866-698-6155
Website: https://www.211info.org
Navigation & Getting Unstuck
What this is: Help finding and connecting to the right care quickly.
When to use it: When you don’t know where to start or keep hitting dead ends.
Why it matters: Navigation prevents delays and missed care.
Oregon 211
Phone: 2-1-1 or 1-866-698-6155
Website: https://www.211info.org
Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
Phone: 800-699-9075
Website: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/ohp
County Gateways — How to Find Local-Only Resources
Many healthcare resources in Oregon are administered at the county level and may only serve residents of that county. These include public health clinics, behavioral health services, equipment lending closets, transportation programs, and aging and disability services.
Recommended Contact Order
- County Public Health Department
- County Behavioral Health Authority
- Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC)
- Oregon 211 (cross-referrals)
Statewide Directories to Find County Offices (Beyond 211)
ADRC of Oregon — Aging & Disability Resource Connection
Use to locate your county ADRC for disability services, aging supports, and long-term care options.
Phone: 855-673-2372
Website: https://adrcoforegon.org/consumersite/connect/
Oregon Health Authority — Community Mental Health Programs (CMHPs)
Official directory of county behavioral health authorities.
Website: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/amh/pages/cmh-programs.aspx
Oregon DHS Office Finder
Find local county DHS offices that often coordinate health, aging, and disability services.
Website: https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/pages/office-finder.aspx
Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)
Regional and county agencies administering aging and disability programs.
Website: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/aging-disability-services/pages/default.aspx
What to Say When You Call
“I live in [County] and need low-cost care because my insurance doesn’t cover [service].
Do you have county programs, and can you refer me today?”
What to Ask
Residency requirements
Sliding-scale or free options
Waitlists or same-week access
Referrals they can make directly
County-by-county listings are generated on demand only.
National & Federal Resources (Usable by Oregonians)
Medication Assistance
What this is: National programs offering free or discounted medications.
When to use it: When Oregon options are not enough.
Why it matters: Some medications are only affordable through national programs.
NeedyMeds
Phone: 800-503-6897
Website: https://www.needymeds.org
Clinic Locators
What this is: National directories for low-cost clinics.
When to use it: If you need additional options or are traveling.
Why it matters: Expands access beyond local listings.
HRSA Health Center Finder
Phone: 1-877-464-4772
Website: https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
Federal Direct Care (Eligibility-Based)
What this is: Federally run healthcare systems providing direct care.
When to use it: If you qualify under federal eligibility rules.
Why it matters: Provides care without relying on insurance.
Indian Health Service (IHS)
Phone: 301-443-3593
Website: https://www.ihs.gov
Bottom Line
When insurance doesn’t work:
1) Start with Oregon community clinics
2) Use OPDP and 340B pharmacies for medications
3) Ask hospitals about financial assistance for tests and specialty care
4) Use County Gateways and the listed directories to reach local programs fast
Disclaimer
This list is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only. Healthcare resources, eligibility rules, contact information, and availability change frequently. PeerGalaxy does not provide medical, clinical, legal, or insurance services, and does not guarantee the accuracy, availability, or eligibility of any listed resource. Individuals should contact providers directly to confirm current services, requirements, and availability.
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.
Increasing Outreach to Teens
Teens are more connected than ever before and the Boys Town National Hotline® at 800-448-3000 is right there with them.
In addition to calling, teens can now text VOICE to 20121 or email [email protected] any day, any time to speak with a trained counselor.
Online resources are also available at yourlifeyourvoice.org.
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 |
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.
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
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
Description: The Anxiety and Depression Association of America is a national nonprofit organization focused on improving the prevention, treatment, and care of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and related mental health conditions. ADAA serves individuals, families, caregivers, and professionals by providing evidence-based education, peer support opportunities, and access to mental health resources and professional care information.
Website: https://adaa.org
Office Phone: (240) 485-1001
Email: [email protected]
Online Peer Support Communities
ADAA offers free, anonymous, peer-to-peer online support communities for people affected by anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. These communities are moderated for safety and connection and are not a substitute for professional mental health care.
ADAA Anxiety and Depression Support Community (English)
A peer support space for individuals living with anxiety disorders, depression, and related mental health conditions.
Availability: Available 24 hours a day
Registration Link: https://healthunlocked.com/anxiety-depression-support
Provider Website: https://adaa.org/find-help/support
ADAA Apoyo para Ansiedad y Depresión (Español)
A Spanish-language peer support community for people experiencing anxiety and depression.
Availability: Available 24 hours a day
Registration Link: https://healthunlocked.com/ansiedad-depresion-apoyo
Provider Website: https://adaa.org/find-help/support
ADAA Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Support Community
A dedicated peer community for individuals living with Major Depressive Disorder.
Availability: Available 24 hours a day
Registration Link: https://healthunlocked.com/mdd-support
Provider Website: https://adaa.org/find-help/support
ADAA Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Support Community
A peer support community for individuals recovering from PTSD and trauma.
Availability: Available 24 hours a day
Registration Link: https://healthunlocked.com/ptsd-support
Provider Website: https://adaa.org/find-help/support
Safety and Professional Care Resources
United States: Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
International: https://findahelpline.com
Professional care: ADAA Therapist Directory
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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Spanish Speaking Community
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LGBTQ+ Community
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Gender Only Community
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Veterans Community
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Co-Occurring Disorder
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Family and Friends
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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
DBSA National Online Support Groups
Provider: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
Media Contact: [email protected]
Link Hub: https://sprout.link/dbsalliance
All events are free, online, and recurrence-aware. Times normalized to PST.
DBSA Rural Community Peer Support Group (HeyPeers)
Schedule: Mondays (weekly), evening
Registration Link: https://heypeers.com
Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
DBSA Louisville – Family & Friends (Online)
Schedule: Wednesdays, 4:30–5:30 PM PST
Registration Link: mailto:[email protected]
Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
DBSA Louisville – LGBTQ+ (Online)
Schedule: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 3:00–4:00 PM PST
Registration Link: mailto:[email protected]
Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
DBSA Portland Chapter – Online Groups
Schedule: Multiple weekly online groups
Registration Link: https://mentalhealthisforeveryone.com/support/
Provider Website: https://mentalhealthisforeveryone.com
DBSA California State Chapter – Online Groups
Schedule: Daily recurring sessions
Registration Link: https://www.dbsacalifornia.org
Provider Website: https://www.dbsacalifornia.org
DBSA Dallas Chapter – Online Groups
Schedule: Multiple weekly & monthly sessions
Registration Link: https://www.dbsadallas.org
Provider Website: https://www.dbsadallas.org
DBSA MDSG New York – Online Groups
Schedule: Weekly & bi-weekly sessions
Registration Link: https://mdsg.org
Provider Website: https://mdsg.org
DBSA Northridge Chapter – Online Groups
Schedule: Weekly & ordinal sessions
Registration Link: https://dbsadepressionconnection.org
Provider Website: https://dbsadepressionconnection.org
DBSA Hamilton County (IN) – Online Groups
Schedule: 2nd & 4th Fridays; alternating Thursdays
Registration Link: https://www.dbsahcin.org
Provider Website: https://www.dbsahcin.org
DBSA Overland Park (KS) – Online Group
Schedule: Tuesdays, weekly
Registration Link: https://www.dbsaop.org
Provider Website: https://www.dbsaop.org
DBSA Greenwich (CT) – Online Group
Schedule: Fridays, weekly
Registration Link: mailto:[email protected]
Provider Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
DBSA Contact Information
Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
Media: [email protected]
Link Hub: https://sprout.link/dbsalliance
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.
Livewell Support Group Meetings
These recurring weekly peer-led groups offer structured emotional support, LiveWell Strategy learning, and skill-building for depression, recovery, stress management, and overall wellbeing. All meetings are virtual and open to eligible participants as described below.
Seniors Group (Ages 65+)
A 75‑minute senior‑peer–led group focused on mood management, emotional tools, relapse prevention, and wellbeing in later adulthood.
Day & Time: Mondays • 9:00 AM PST
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85429654149
Provider Website: https://livewellprogram.org
LiveWell Strategy Group (Mondays)
A supportive 75‑minute group featuring weekly LiveWell Strategy discussions, reflection, and practical skills for depression management and stability.
Day & Time: Mondays • 4:30 PM PST
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86852319640
Provider Website: https://livewellprogram.org
LiveWell Wisdom Group
A 60‑minute group exploring insights from psychology, philosophy, poetry, and lived experience to strengthen depression treatment and self‑care.
Day & Time: Tuesdays • 9:00 AM PST
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84196136815
Provider Website: https://livewellprogram.org
Teens Group
A youth‑focused support space where teens can connect with peers, learn coping tools, and build emotional resilience.
Day & Time: Wednesdays • 4:00 PM PST
Registration Link: https://livewellprogram.org/teens
Provider Website: https://livewellprogram.org
LiveWell Strategy Group (Wednesdays)
A 75‑minute LiveWell Strategy discussion examining weekly tools, mindset practices, and peer-supported growth.
Day & Time: Wednesdays • 4:30 PM PST
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84157121826
Provider Website: https://livewellprogram.org
Physicians Group
A confidential group offering physicians support, stress‑reduction tools, and shared understanding of the unique pressures of clinical work.
Day & Time: Thursdays • 4:00 PM PST
Registration Link: https://livewellprogram.org/physicians
Provider Website: https://livewellprogram.org
LiveWell Recovery Group
A peer group for individuals living with depression and substance use or addictive behaviors, emphasizing LiveWell Strategies for recovery and relapse prevention.
Day & Time: Thursdays • 4:00 PM PST
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89402751109
Provider Website: https://livewellprogram.org
LiveWell Strategy Group (Sundays)
A 75‑minute Sunday gathering to explore LiveWell Strategies, strengthen self‑care routines, and build supportive community connection.
Day & Time: Sundays • 8:00 AM PST
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82246392788
Provider Website: https://livewellprogram.org
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.
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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.
Dual Diagnosis Anonymous
Online Hope & Recovery Meetings
Date Range: January 1–January 31, 2026 (PST)
Dual Diagnosis Anonymous (DDA) offers free, peer-led recovery meetings for people living with both mental health conditions and substance-use challenges. These online meetings are part of DDA’s official schedule and recur weekly.
Weekly Online DDA Meetings (Zoom | PST)
Sundays, 10:00–11:00 AM
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/j/302462886
Provider Website: https://ddainc.org
Sundays, 5:00–6:00 PM
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86467565130
Provider Website: https://ddainc.org
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Self-Injury Support Forum
Daily Strength hosts a web forum where people dealing with self-injury can find encouragement, understanding, and a new way to cope
Whether you or someone you know or love struggles with self-injury, this is the community to discuss your experience, find support, meet others going through the same, and get advice on how to stop. Working together, we can help find alternative coping skills to reduce the urge to self-harm.
Use the Link Below to Join
https://www.dailystrength.org/group/self-injury
Help with PTSD for You and Your Family – CRAFT PTSD
Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) – Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a web-based course for family members of Veterans working to manage PTSD. This course teaches family members how to encourage their Veteran to get treatment and support them during care. It also offers tools for family members to improve their own quality of life.
Features include:
- Self-paced learning, so you can stop at any point and pick up where you left off at another time.
- Exercises to help you review skills.
- Resources to protect you and your family, including tips to help you create a Safety Plan.
Get Started: Launch CRAFT-PTSD Course
How to Use the CRAFT-PTSD Course
This course can help you learn more about the symptoms of PTSD and the impact PTSD can have in some relationships. You will learn and practice new skills that help family members to communicate more effectively. CRAFT-PTSD also covers strategies that will help you to take care of yourself, whether or not your loved one decides to seek PTSD services.
This is a self-paced course with the opportunity to print or save exercises in each lesson. We recommend that you move through sections in order, and that you practice the skills described in each lesson between your sessions.
CRAFT-PTSD includes information about the options available for Veterans who may benefit from PTSD treatment in VA or in the community. Those who are not members of a military family can also get useful information in this course.
NOTE: CRAFT-PTSD is not a substitute for medical care or advice from a provider. Only a licensed professional can diagnose PTSD.
Privacy and Security
The information you enter as you move through the course will be available to you until you close your browser window. At that time, your information is deleted, which is why we give you the option to print or save your personal summary. None of the information you enter will be stored or shared. Some anonymous information is collected automatically, however. Please see VA’s privacy policy for a list of information that is collected automatically.