mental health
Helping vets in crisis
The rate of veteran suicides in Oregon is far outpacing that of civilians — as it is across the nation — and a local group
September 25, 2018
1:20 pm
Tag: veterans in crisis
mental health
Saturday is Veteran Suicide Prevention Awareness Day
That’s one reason why the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs is putting a lot of effort into making sure vets know there’s help available and
September 21, 2018
11:11 pm
mental health
Veteran shares journey to combating PTSD and preventing suicide
In Oregon alone a veteran takes their life every three days. … organizations across the nation are going to partake in Veteran Suicide Prevention Day.
September 21, 2018
6:41 pm
mental health
Breaking the silence offers help and fun for veterans
… free thanks to a grant through the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs. The purpose is to provide information and services important to veterans … Views:
September 21, 2018
12:52 am
housing
Oregon advocates target alarming veteran suicide rate
Every three days, an Oregon veteran takes his or her life. … the local, state and federal veteran benefits and resources like service-connection … pensions,
September 20, 2018
10:26 am
mental health
Suicide Alternatives Event
The Wasco County Veterans Service Office is hosting a “Suicide Alternatives Event” on Saturday the 29th from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Veterans Service
September 20, 2018
9:55 am
mental health
Lane County takes hard look at suicide deaths
Brubaker couldn’t pinpoint a single reason why more men or veterans don’t seek help in Lane County before taking their lives. Rather, the issue is …
September 20, 2018
7:37 am
mental health
Suicide Prevention Can Come Down To A Conversation
Lane County Public Health has released its first-ever comprehensive suicide report and the findings raise concerns. 1,079 county residents killed themselves between 2000 and 2016.
September 19, 2018
5:37 pm
mental health
Former Vietnam Fighter Pilot Continues to Save Lives of Veterans After War
PORTLAND, OR. – Lt. Colonel Tom Milligan was an Air Force Fighter Pilot in Vietnam. He served our country, flying almost 300 combat missions, and now he serves our Veterans here at home. Tom is the Director of Military Services at Lines for Life, a service dedicated to preventing substance abuse, suicide, and other mental health challenges that Veterans face.
September 14, 2018
2:45 pm
family
Suicide Awareness Month: Resources for Veterans, Friends, and Family Members
Oregon faces a higher veteran suicide rate than the rest of the nation. But we can do better. Here’s how you can #BeThere for a veteran:
September 12, 2018
1:59 pm
mental health
VA marks Suicide Prevention Month in September with ‘Be There’ campaign
To mark Suicide Prevention Month this September, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is shining a light on effective ways to prevent Veteran suicide
September 10, 2018
7:57 am
mental health
Suicide Awareness Events Around Oregon
An ongoing list of suicide awareness and mental health related events happening in September 2018
September 1, 2018
1:59 pm