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Clackamas County cares deeply about our veterans.
This Veterans Day, we wanted to point out some of the many services available to veterans that we hope are being taken advantage of by all who need them — we’re here to help!
We have a dedicated Veterans Service Office helping veterans, service members, and their families understand and apply for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. About 3,000 people access our office every year!
Other programs, services and efforts include:
- Our Veterans Workforce Program provides individualized career planning and intensive case management to support veterans in gaining employment and career advancement.
- Our Social Services division operates several housing/support programs, including the Veterans First Rapid Rehousing Program, the Permanent Supportive Housing Program, and a Veterans Homelessness Outreach program.
- Our Veterans Advisory Council, or VAC, is part of our Advisory Boards and Commissions program. This council ensures that veteran perspectives guide county service planning. The VAC is currently focused on increasing awareness of veteran suicide risk and promoting immediate support. As part of this initiative, the VAC is doing outreach to promote the Dial 988 then Press 1 Veterans Crisis Line and distributing informational materials to rural businesses.
- The Clackamas County Veterans Village has sheltered 148 veterans since opening, with 72 moving directly into permanent housing. The village is a transitional housing community that provides veterans the services and support they need on their path to recovery, employment, and permanent housing.
- The Clayton Mohr Commons has 24 fully-subsidized housing units for chronically homeless veterans and their families. It's a project between Northwest Housing Alternatives and the Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACC).
- The Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program, administered by HACC, provides rent subsidies paired with VA case management to support long‑term housing stability.
- We also spend time enhancing the visibility of issues facing veterans. Last week, the Board of County Commissioners — which is deeply committed to veterans and ultimately makes all our programs happen — proclaimed Clackamas County as a Green Light for Veterans County. Learn more about this initiative.
Below, please find a clip from last week’s proclamation presentation to the Board, outlining many of the services detailed above!
Of course, there are many more programs veterans can use that aren't veteran-specific, including services covering transportation, energy assistance, and money management. Check out our Military and Veterans Guide.
If you know a veteran who can be helped by some of these resources, be sure to let them know what we offer!
Thank you, veterans of Clackamas County and everywhere, for all that you have done and do. Happy Veterans Day!