Chat online Use this Link  – ONLINE CHAT

TEXT us at 838255

Women Veterans Hotline: 855-829-663

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

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

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

Senior Loneliness Line:  Call 503-200-1633The

Trevor Project:  866-488-7386

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

Find information about:

• VA Locations

• Records

• Health Care

• Disability and Benefits

• Education and Training

• Housing Assistance

• Careers and Employment

• Family member, caregiver, and survivor benefits

• Pension

• Burials and Memorials

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

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

LOCATE VETERANS SERVICES IN OREGON

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Who Is a Veteran?

Aging Veterans

Caregivers

Homeless Veterans

Justice-Involved Veterans

LGBTQ+ Veterans

Student Veterans

Trauma Information

Tribal Veterans

Veterans in Crisis

Women Veterans

Find Services by County and Throughout the state 

Dual Diagnosis Anonymous

DDA Veterans Page

“You protected us, now we support you!”

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

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

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

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

US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

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

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

Improving Health and Building Readiness. Anytime, Anywhere – Always

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

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

USE THIS LINK TO FIND CARE

RESOURCES ORGANIZED BY TOPIC

Behavioral Health

• BeyondTheMilitaryUniform.com

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

• K9Kavalry

• Lines for Life – Military Helpline

• NAMI Multnomah

• Oregon Health Authority – Behavioral Health Division

• VA Portland Health Care System

• Portland VA Suicide Prevention Team

• Salem Vet Center

Burial & Survivor Assistance

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

• VA Burial Benefits

Business & Entrepreneurship

• Business Oregon – COBID

• Oregon Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network

Claims & Benefits

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

• Benton County Veteran Services

• Lincoln County Veteran Service Office

• Portland VA Regional Office (VBA)

Education

• ODVA Campus Resource Coordinators

• Veterans Educational Bridge Grant

• Veteran Education (State Approving Agency)

• Chemeketa Community College

• Oregon State University

• Portland State University

Emergency Aid

• American Legion – Department of Oregon

• 211info

• Veterans Aid Network

• Oregon Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance Grant

Employment & Workforce

• DPSST – Dept. of Public Safety Standards and Training

• Easterseals Oregon – Veterans Programs

• Goodwill HVRP – Veteran Connections

• Oregon Department of Corrections – Veteran Hiring

• Oregon Employment Department – Veteran Services

• Vocational Rehabilitation Services – Oregon

• OSBEELS – State Licensing

Family & Caregivers

• Oregon Child Support Program

• Returning Veterans Project

Health Care

• Oregon Health Authority – Behavioral Health & Oral Health

• Portland VA Health Care System – M2VA Program

• VA NCRAR – Auditory Research

Housing & Homeless Services

• ODVA ORVET Home Loan Program

• ODVA Houseless Veteran Program & Emergency Financial Assistance

• Oregon Department of Revenue

• Oregon Housing and Community Services

• Reveille Foundation

• VETcare, WestCare Oregon

• ARCHES – Supportive Services for Veteran Families

Justice & Legal

• Disability Rights Oregon

• ODVA Incarcerated Veterans Program

• Oregon Judicial Department

Long-Term Care & Senior Support

• ODVA Conservatorship and Representative Payee Services

• Oregon Veterans’ Homes (The Dalles & Lebanon)

• Residential Facilities Ombudsman

Recreation

• Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife – Vets License Programs

• Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

Service & Advocacy Organizations

• Fort Kennedy

• Gold Star Wives of America

• Marine Corps League – State of Oregon & Local Detachments

• Military Order of the Purple Heart – Oregon Chapter

• Oregon Military Museum Project

• Oregon Talking Book & Braille Library

• VFW Post 661 Uniform Display Museum

• Wounded Warrior Project

Special Advocacy

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

• Office of Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06)

• LGBTQ+ Veterans

• Tribal Veterans Programs

• Women Veterans Coordinators – ODVA

Transportation

• Cherriots – Regional Bus Services

• Oregon DMV (ODOT)

• Highly Rural Veteran Transportation Grant (ODVA)

• Rural Healthcare Veteran Transportation Grants

Veterans Resources, Recovery, Mental Health, Assistance and Information

VA Resource Navigator

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

Find information about:

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

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

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

LOCATE VETERANS SERVICES IN OREGON

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

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

Select Title Below To Learn More About Services by Group.

Who Is a Veteran?

Aging Veterans

Caregivers

Homeless Veterans

Justice-Involved Veterans

LGBTQ+ Veterans

Student Veterans

Trauma Information

Tribal Veterans

Veterans in Crisis

Women Veterans

Find Services by County and Throughout the state 

Locate a Veteran Services Office

All Services Statewide

Campus Veteran Services

County Services Directory

County Veteran Services Offices

Transportation Services

Tribal Veteran Service Offices

Veteran Memorials

Home Loans

Oregon Veterans’ Homes

Connect With ODVA

Benefits & Programs

Agency Programs

National Resource Directory (NRD)

https://nrd.gov/

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

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

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

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

GLOSSARIES

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

Learn More

RECOVERY DIRECTORY FACT SHEET

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

Learn More

Dual Diagnosis Anonymous

DDA Veterans Page

“You protected us, now we support you!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

Join Our Facebook Chatroom

US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

PTSD: National Center for PTSD

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

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

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

VA Healthcare – Community Care network

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

VA’s Center for Women Veterans (CWV)

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

Minority Veterans of America

https://www.minorityvets.org/

Veteran Centers in Oregon

Central Oregon Vet Center

Eugene Vet Center

Grants Pass Vet Center

Portland Vet Center

Salem Vet Center

Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Oregon:

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Grants Pass West VA CBOC

Hillsboro CBOC

Klamath Falls CBOC

La Grande CBOC

Lincoln City Clinic

North Bend VA Clinic

Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC)

Salem CBOC

North Coast CBOC

Defense Health Agency

Improving Health and Building Readiness. Anytime, Anywhere – Always

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

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

USE THIS LINK TO FIND MEDICAL CARE

Military Children Resources

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

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

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

RESOURCES  BY TOPIC AREA

Behavioral Health

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Burial & Survivor Assistance

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

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

Business & Entrepreneurship

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

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

Claims & Benefits

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

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

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

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

Education

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

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

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

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

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

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

Emergency Aid

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

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

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

Employment & Workforce

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Family & Caregivers

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

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

Health Care

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

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

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

Housing & Homeless Services

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

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

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

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

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

Justice & Legal

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

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

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

Long-Term Care & Senior Support

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

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

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

Recreation

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

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

Service & Advocacy Organizations

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

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

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

Oregon Military Museum Project
URL: Specific URL not found

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

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

Special Advocacy

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

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

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

Tribal Veterans Programs
URL: Various tribal websites and VA programs

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

Transportation

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

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

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

2025

Oregon Health Authority

Get Prepared

Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable, yet annually many people succumb to extreme heat. This website provides easily accessible resources for members of the public, local health departments and other organizations to assist ongoing outreach efforts to those most vulnerable to extreme heat events.

• Know the warning signs and symptoms

• Health threats from extreme heat

• Fact sheets in multiple languages

Heat-related Illness:

Warning Signs and Symptoms

• Muscle cramping might be the first sign of heat-related illness, and may lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Here is how you can recognize heat exhaustion and heat stroke and what to do:
  Heat Exhaustion    What you should do
  Faint or dizzyMove to a cooler location.Sip water.Apply cool, wet cloths to as much of your body as possible.Lie down and loosen your clothing.

If the person has vomited and it continues, seek medical attention immediately.

Heavy sweating
Fast, weak pulse
Nausea or vomiting
Cold, pale, clammy skin
Muscle cramps
Heat Stroke    What you should do
High body temperature (above 103°F)

Call 911 immediately – heat stroke is a medical emergency.

Move the person to a cooler environment.

Reduce the person’s body temperature with cool cloths or even a bath.

Do NOT give fluids.

Health Threats from Extreme Heat

Infants and young children

Infants and young children are sensitive to the effects of extreme heat, and must rely on other people to keep them cool and hydrated.

• Never leave infants or children in a parked car. (Nor should pets be left in parked cars—they can suffer heat-related illness too.)
• Dress infants and children in loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Seek medical care immediately if your child has symptoms of heat-related illness.

People with chronic medical conditions

People of any age with a chronic medical condition are less likely to sense and respond to changes in temperature. Also, they may be taking medications that can worsen the impact of extreme heat. People in this category need the following information:

• Drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.
• Learn about how any medications you take affects your body’s ability to regulate temperature.
• Check on a friend or neighbor, and have someone do the same for you.
• Check the local news for health and safety updates regularly.
• Avoid use the stove or oven to cook — it will make you and your house hotter.
• Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Take cool showers or baths to cool down.
• Seek medical care immediately if you or someone you know experiences symptoms of heat-related illness.

Athletes and outdoor sports enthusiasts

People who exercise in extreme heat are more likely to become dehydrated and get heat-related illness. STOP all activity and get to a cool environment if you feel faint or weak.

• Drink more water than usual and take a drink before you are thirsty. Muscle cramping may be an early sign of heat-related illness.
• Limit outdoor activity, especially midday when the sun is hottest.
• Schedule workouts, practices, and activities earlier or later in the day when the temperature is cooler.
• Pace activity. Start activities slow and pick up the pace gradually. Remember it may take 1-2 weeks of exposure to high temperatures before your body fully adjusts.
• Monitor a teammate’s condition, and have someone do the same for you.
• Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Wear and reapply sunscreen as indicated on the package.
• Seek medical care immediately if you or a teammate has symptoms of heat-related illness.
• Learn about Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) heat policies and guidance if you are an athlete, parent of an athlete, coach, trainer or athletics director. This guidance applies to members of OSAA, so if you engage in club sports, you may want to ask if they have similar policies.

Outdoor workers

People who work outdoors, whether as a source of income or for DIY home projects and landscaping, are more likely to become dehydrated. This makes them more likely to get heat-related illness. STOP all activity and get to a cool environment if you feel faint or weak.

• Drink from two to four cups of water every hour while working. Take a drink BEFORE you are thirsty.
• Avoid alcohol or liquids containing large amounts of sugar.
• Ask your employer if tasks can be scheduled for earlier or later in the day to avoid midday heat. If you have DIY projects at home, consider moving work to the coolest parts of the day.
• Wear a brimmed hat and loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Spend time in air-conditioned buildings during breaks and after work.
• Encourage co-workers or those helping you with home projects to take breaks to cool off and drink water.
• Wear and reapply sunscreen as indicated on the package.
• Seek medical care immediately if you or a co-worker has symptoms of heat-related illness.
• For more information, please visit the CDC’s page on Heat Stress and visit OR-OSHA’s heat stress page.

Heat and low income

• Drink more water than usual and take a drink BEFORE you are thirsty.
• If you have air conditioning, use it to keep your home cool.
• If you can’t afford to use your air conditioning:
  • Contact your local health department or locate an air-conditioned shelter in your area.
  • You can also contact Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for help.
  • Learn more about utility bill payment assistance programs from Oregon Housing and Community Services.
• If you live outdoors, identify public spaces with air conditioning and check to see if cooling centers are available in your community. 211 INFO’s Severe Weather Extreme Heat Cooling Center List, local service agencies and emergency management often have this information in locations where it is available.
• Check on a friend or neighbor, and have someone do the same for you.
• Seek medical care immediately if you have, or someone you know has, symptoms of heat-related illness.

 Fact Sheets

FAQ: Extreme Heat and Public Health

OR-OSHA Resources

• OR-OSHA Heat Stress Page: Provides information and links to resources on preventing heat stress for those working in hot environments.
• Federal OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Campaign: Educates employers and workers on the dangers of working in the heat and offers resources.
• Key requirements: Oregon OSHA’s permanent rules for heat illness prevention: Oregon OSHA’s rules for preventing heat illnesses apply to workplaces whenever an employee is working and the heat index equals or exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit. More requirements apply when the heat index exceeds 90 degrees Fahrenheit (English, 05/09/2022).
  • Reglas de prevención de enfermedades causadas por el calor Requisitos clave: Las normas de Oregon OSHA para prevenir enfermedades causadas por el calor se aplican a los lugares de trabajo cuando un empleado está trabajando y el índice de calor es igual o superior a 80 grados Fahrenheit. Se aplican más requisitos (consulte las Prácticas de altas temperaturas y planes médicos de emergencia, a continuación) cuando el índice de calor supera los 90 grados Fahrenheit (Spanish, 05/09/2022)
• Requisitos clave: norma de Oregon OSHA sobre las altas temperaturas ambientales en las viviendas laborales:  Key requirements: Addressing high ambient temperatures in labor housing (Spanish).
• Opciones para fijar el horario de pausas de descanso para la prevención de enfermedades causadas por el calor: Rest Break Schedule Options for Heat Illness Prevention (Spanish).
• Water temperatures referenced in Oregon OSHA’s rules: Defines the various water temperature terms and requirements that ensure employers provide workers with cold, cool, tepid, warm, or hot water for drinking, bathing, hand washing, laundering clothes, etc.

Chat online Use this Link  – ONLINE CHAT

TEXT us at 838255

Women Veterans Hotline: 855-829-663

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

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

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

Senior Loneliness Line:  Call 503-200-1633The

Trevor Project:  866-488-7386

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

Find information about:

• VA Locations

• Records

• Health Care

• Disability and Benefits

• Education and Training

• Housing Assistance

• Careers and Employment

• Family member, caregiver, and survivor benefits

• Pension

• Burials and Memorials

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

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

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