Did you know that the Charitable Checkoff program lets you designate all or part of your Oregon refund to support veterans?
Holiday traditions and family get-togethers are a source of comfort for many. But the holidays can also act as anniversaries of unpleasant events or remind us
De-CRUIT is a Veteran therapy program founded by Stephan Wolfert that uses Shakespeare to help Veterans work through traumas. Stephen Wolfert, founder and “patient zero”
After many months of facing the COVID-19 pandemic, many are feeling on edge. Worrying about catching the virus, financial difficulties, isolation: these challenging times are
VA’s annual suicide report, which updates data from 2005 through 2018, highlights a number of positive trends. The report enables VA to tailor suicide prevention
A graph from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ annual report on veterans suicide, released on Nov. 12, 2020. (Courtesy of VA)
A VA Portland volunteer peer facilitator and Navy Veteran shares his story of determination, heartbreak, deep struggle and, ultimately, hope; this is his experience with
Thanks to new legislation signed into law Saturday, anyone distressed with thoughts of suicide will be able by next fall to dial 988 to reach
Military personnel are known for their resilience, but after active duty, they may experience an inside battle of substance use, suicidal behavior or other mental
American flags stand outside of a 177th Fighter Wing building in Egg Harbor Township, N.J., Sept. 1, 2020. The 660 flags represent the approximate amount
In the United States, about one in four women (27%) and one in seven men (11%) report experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV). Research shows IPV
Bend nonprofit The Shield seeks to raise awareness and provide free mental health services to Central Oregon veterans and first responders. Find out …
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