Veteran Resources
Advocacy and Self-Advocacy Groups
- Army Wounded Warrior Program
(503) 220-8262 Extension 53063 or www.aw2.army.mil - Oregon War Veterans Association
- Vets 4 Vets
Alcohol/Drug Assistance
- Central City Concern
(503) 944-4410 - Salvation Army Harbor Light Center:
- Vets Emergency and Transitional Center (503) 239-1259
- VA Substance Abuse Treatment Program:
(503) 220-8262 Extension 31841 - Life Support Center:
(503) 995-2099
Child Care
- NACCRA-Military Programs
(800) 424-2246 - Child Care and Referral
(866)227-5529
Counseling and Support
- Portland Vet Center
(503) 273-5370 - Returning Veterans Project
(503) 933-4996 - Military & Family Life Consultants (JFSAP)
Salem (503) 856-6688 or email terri.l.chapman@mhn.com
Youth (503) 853-5248 or email gerald.e.magaro@healthnet.com - Military OneSource
(800) 342-9647 - Soldier’s Heart
(206) 420-2723 - VA Mental Health Clinic Access
(503) 273-5058 - Post Deployment Drop-In Group
A weekly group for OIF/OEF Veterans No appointment needed - just come
Portland VA Medical Center, Bldg. 104 - P2 Level, Mental Health Clinic Room 103
Tuesdays 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Questions call Darla Darville, LCSW at (503)220-8262 ext. 57049 - Portland Indians Leaders Roundtable
Crisis Help
- Suicide Prevention
(800) 273-8255 #1 - Portland Metro Crisis Line
(800) 716-9769 - Vancouver Crisis Line
(800) 626-8137 - Domestic Violence
911 or (888) 235-5333
Portland Police
Portland Womens Crisis Line
Family Support
- Yellow Ribbon Team-Family Programs
(877) 881-5181 - G9 Office
(503) 584-2282 - Military Family Support Foundation
(971) 645-3313 - Operation Military Kids
(785) 313-3264
Financial Help
- Veterans Bridge Fund:
CALLS/EMAILS FROM THE VET’S REP ONLY
(503) 246-3239, (503) 245-3832
peaceleaves.geraldine@gmail.com - Oregon Veterans Emergency Financial Assistance
(503) 412-4777,(800) 692-9666 - Home Front War Relief (Salvation Army)
(503) 794-3276
kimberley.nebeker@usw.salvationarmy.org
Food
- Oregon Food Bank
(503) 282-0555
Meals:
- Blanchet House
(503) 226-3911 - Harbor Light Center
(503) 239-1259 - Sisters of the Road
(503) 222-1259 Portland - St Francis Dining Hall
(503) 234-2028
Health Care
- VA Health Care System
Portland:(503) 220-8262 or (800) 949-1004
East Portland:(503) 728-1010
Hillsboro (503) 220-8262
Vancouver: (503) 220-8262
Roseburg: (541) 440-1000 - Community Based Outpatient Clinics Locator
- VA Patient Advocates
- TRICARE/CHAMPVA
(888) 874-9378 - Portland Vet Center
(503) 273-5370 - Vet Center Locator
- Public Health
Statewide information (971) 673-1222
Complementary Health Care (Free)
Acupuncture, Yoga , Chiropractic, Other
- Portland Veterans Acupuncture Project
(503) 484-3513 - Returning Veterans Project
(503) 402-1717 - Saroopa Yoga
(503) 227-8635
Housing
- Harbor Light Center Veterans Emergency and Transitional Center
(503) 239-1259 - Veterans Homeless Outreach
(503) 220-8262 x33717 - Lacey’s House
(503) 890-9791 - VA Home Loans
(202) 273-7330 - State Home Loan Program
(888) 673-8387
Jobs/Training/Education
- Hire Oregon Vets
(503) 655-8840 or (877) 838-4473 - GI Bill
(888) 442-4551 - VA Vocational Rehabilitation
Portland: (503) 412-4577
Eugene: (541) 465-6854 - Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
(503) 584-2841 - Portland VA Medical Center
Vocational Services: (503) 220-8262 - Vets-Small Business Administration
(503) 326-2586
601 NW 2nd Ave 9th Floor - Bureau of Labor and Industries
Employment Rights
Legal Services
- Active Duty: Oregon Military Department JAG Unit
Steps: 1st:(503) 584-3571
for Modest Means: (503) 684-3763 - Legal AID
(503) 224-4094
Practical Assistance
- Operation HomeFront (emergency aid, household furniture, auto repair etc.)
(541) 759-5990 - St. Vincent DePaul (Misc. assistance)
(503) 235-7837
State and Federal Benefits Help
- VA Regional Office
Portland: (800) 827-1000 - Oregon Dept. of Veterans Affairs
800-828-8801 or (503) 412-4777
Transition Assistance
- Yellow Ribbon Team-Reintegration
(888) 688-2264 - Yellow Ribbon Team-Career Transition
(503) 584-2389 or (503) 584-2393 - Marine for Life
- After Deployment
Wellness resources for the military community
Transportation
- Portland VA Medical Center (OEF/OIF)
(503) 220-8262 x57049 - TriMet Lift: disabled door to door
(503) 802-8200
Other
- Army OneSource
(800) 342-9647 - Fort Oregon
- Military OneSource
(800) 342-9647 - National Resource Directory for Vets
- Soldier’s Angels
(615) 676-0239 - House Cleaning
- Portland Indians Leaders Roundtable