healthcare
Vets Crisis Line has been repaired
The Veterans Crisis Line has been fixed, according to a recent press release by the Department of Veterans Affairs. By adding a call center in
March 26, 2017
2:56 pm
Tag: veterans in crisis
mental health
Veterans: Sharing your experience can save a life
I received a Facebook message over the weekend from Marine friend that I hadn’t heard from in months. “Do you have time to talk today?”
March 21, 2017
7:55 am
mental health
VA secretary announces intention to expand mental health care to former service members with other-than-honorable discharges and in crisis
VA Secretary Dr. David J. Shulkin, while testifying in a House Veterans Affairs Committee hearing March 7, 2017, announced his intention to expand provisions for urgent
March 8, 2017
11:15 am
mental health
Veteran Teaches Therapists How To Talk About Gun Safety When Suicide’s A Risk
Jay Zimmerman got his first BB gun when he was 7, and his first shotgun when he was 10. “Growing up in Appalachia, you look
February 9, 2017
10:05 am
Post-9/11 veterans
Military Widows Find Hope And Understanding Together
In the kitchen of a vacation rental in southern California, family pictures form a collage on the refrigerator. On closer inspection the photos are of
February 4, 2017
2:39 am
mental health
“Got Your Six” throw party
The new band “Got Your Six” is throwing a Christmas party Dec. 22 at the Oregon Veterans’ Home that will include a buffet and holiday music, all at no charge.
December 8, 2016
2:37 pm
mental health
October 13, 2016
12:15 pm
healthcare
Greg Walden: Working for our veterans
One of the highest honors I have as your representative in the U.S. House is meeting with the men and women who have fought to defend our nation, from World War II to Iraq and Afghanistan. Last week, I had the chance to greet 39 World War II vets from Oregon as they visited the memorial built in their honor on the National Mall.
In The Dalles on Saturday, I was proud to
October 6, 2016
8:33 am
mental health
October 6, 2016
6:19 am