mental health
This Tax Season, Support Oregon Veterans
Did you know that the Charitable Checkoff program lets you designate all or part of your Oregon refund to support veterans?
February 16, 2021
3:17 pm
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VA can help with those holiday blues
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
December 17, 2020
1:00 pm
mental health
Stephen Wolfert: De-CRUIT and Veteran therapy
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”
December 17, 2020
11:00 am
COVID-19
VA’s online resources for Veterans now more convenient
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
November 27, 2020
7:00 am
mental health
2020 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report
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
November 19, 2020
3:00 pm
mental health
Suicide rate among veterans up again slightly, despite focus on prevention efforts
A graph from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ annual report on veterans suicide, released on Nov. 12, 2020. (Courtesy of VA) Views: 57
November 12, 2020
8:25 am
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Whole Health & Veterans’ Well-being
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
November 5, 2020
10:19 am
mental health
Trump signs two new laws to combat veteran suicide; 988 to become National Crisis Line
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
October 19, 2020
11:26 pm
mental health
Psych Hub Veteran Mental Health Resources
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
October 19, 2020
11:00 am
mental health
Plans for vets suicide prevention training, new three-digit emergency mental health crisis line signed into law
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
October 18, 2020
9:00 am
family
Intimate Partner Violence Assistance
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
October 15, 2020
7:00 am
mental health
Bend nonprofit The Shield raises awareness, helps veterans, first responders
Bend nonprofit The Shield seeks to raise awareness and provide free mental health services to Central Oregon veterans and first responders. Find out … Views: 52
October 11, 2020
10:48 pm