In 2016, 122 Oregon veterans were among the approximately 6,000 who took their own lives nationwide. The rate of veteran suicide in Oregon is higher
In observance of Suicide Prevention Month, VA encourages Veterans, community leaders, co-workers, families and friends to #BeThere — to help prevent suicide. You can #BeThere
Russell Fields patrolled the gritty, dangerous streets of Al-Fallujah, Iraq. An Eagle Scout, college graduate, and airborne-qualified Soldier, Fields led soldiers as a noncommissioned officer
Every time I’m out at any of our local events or just going out to the grocery store, I usually stop a veteran I see
On Tonight’s Five on 5, we are joined by Terry Haines from Project 22, a project that brings awareness to veteran suicide. Project 22 will
About 20 veterans die by suicide each day. A hotline launched in 2007 has answered more than 3.5 million calls, sending help to thousands of
COOS COUNTY, Ore. – With the growing number of suicides by veterans, a mobile app to combat veteran suicide is launching on Veterans Day. Marine
I have personally known a few veterans that have taken their lives in the battle to overcome deep seeded personal emotional problems. Here in our
Battle Buddies of Central Oregon is a local nonprofit dedicated to preventing veteran suicides through canine companionship and training as … Views: 88
After four years on active duty, Amy left the Army and moved back to her hometown. However, she struggled to find her tribe. At work,
The fifth annual Veteran Benefit Expo, the state’s largest veteran benefit resource event, will be held in Pendleton next week, July 27th at the Pendleton
Jun. 26–COOS COUNTY — The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs recently awarded Coos Health and Wellness with funding to continue its ongoing efforts to reduce
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