mental health
Ring the bell: Veterans call for Veterans to help end suicide
All eyes are on a Veteran in the back of the hall talking about a guy from the old unit. His buddy had said “I’ll
September 20, 2017
7:19 am
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mental health
#BeThere: Committing yourself to prevent suicide among women Veterans
When I came home from Iraq in 2004, little information and relatively few resources were available to help me reintegrate. And in addition to trying
September 18, 2017
10:25 am
mental health
Suicide Among Veterans Highest in Western US, Rural Areas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Suicide among military veterans is especially high in the western U.S. and rural areas, according to new government data that show wide
September 15, 2017
11:18 pm
mental health
Veterans Crisis Line to open third call center in Topeka, Kansas
VA is opening a Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) call center in Topeka, Kansas, the third such center nationwide, and expects to hire 100 employees to
September 13, 2017
1:43 pm
healthcare
Brookings celebrates opening of VA clinic
After almost two years — and with the snip of a red velvet ribbon — Curry County veterans have a new clinic in Brookings that
September 12, 2017
10:15 pm
mental health
Learn how you can play a role in suicide prevention on September 20
Are you unsure how to support a Veteran or service member going through a difficult time? Helping someone does not require a grand gesture. Small
September 12, 2017
11:35 am
mental health
Share these resources to help Veterans, service members in the wake of natural disasters
In the wake of disaster or tragedy, the process of healing and rebuilding is often complicated by guilt, depression, or anger. While the event itself
September 8, 2017
8:13 am
mental health
VA SOURCE Holds Mental Health Summit
MEDFORD, Ore. — The VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics held its 5th Mental Health Summit Thursday. The summit had a series of lectures
September 7, 2017
8:22 pm
mental health
Be there for Veterans this Suicide Prevention Month
We all can take action to help prevent suicide, but many people don’t know what they can do to support a Veteran in their life
September 6, 2017
4:39 am
mental health
September marks Suicide Prevention Month
The message from VA to the friends and families of Veterans during Suicide Prevention Month is simple: Be there. “We know that in 2014, an average
September 2, 2017
11:42 am
healthcare
Union County: VRCC at Hot Lake Springs
Plans to build and operate the first-of-its-kind Veterans Restorative Care Center (VRCC) at Hot Lake Springs near La Grande received a strong boost from the
August 30, 2017
5:27 am
mental health
September is suicide prevention month
Nine people have taken their own lives since May 13 of 2017. Eleven people committed suicide last year. Three Azalea Middle School students attempted to
August 15, 2017
7:48 pm