Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs

When people talk about suicide, they tend to focus on the narrative that suicide is tragic, suicide is complex and there are still many things we don't know about suicide. An often-overlooked aspect of the conversation is the importance of hope. In the article below, the author wants to "flip the usual script" and let you know that suicide isn't the inevitable outcome if you're going through a crisis. There are things you can do to decrease your risk of suicide and help lower the risk for Veterans. https://lnkd.in/gZP2Zbvj

🚨FINAL REMINDER🚨 PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) invites all veterans to FREE golf lessons this Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Both sessions will be held at Indian Creek Golf Course in Hood River, Oregon. PGA HOPE introduces the game of golf through a developmental 6-8 week curriculum, led by PGA Professionals trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency. All programs are funded by PGA REACH and are FREE to ALL veterans. No experience or equipment is needed. Register for either session by clicking the respective links below. 9 a.m. class: https://lnkd.in/gu_hfkPS 10 a.m. class: https://lnkd.in/g5R-gF89

🚨Attention veterans in Willamette Valley and the surrounding areas🚨 Sovah (Serving Our Veterans At Home) will host a Stand Down on Sept. 11, 2024, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Salem YMCA (685 Court Street, Salem). Multiple free resources and services will be available, including lunch, medical & dental services, counseling & substance abuse referrals, haircuts, pet care, a job fair, help accessing VA services & benefits, DMV assistance, and legal assistance. Learn more about the Stand Down by clicking the flyer or visiting https://lnkd.in/g7EfsAUm

What is a state veterans' home? A veterans' home is a facility that offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation and memory care to veterans, spouses and surviving spouses of veterans, and Gold Star parents who are in need of this care. Skilled nursing care is when a person needs assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) such as bathing, dressing, eating and ambulation. Rehabilitation care includes services that help you keep, get back or improve activities of daily living and can include physical, occupational or speech therapy. Oregon currently has two veterans' homes owned and operated by the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs: the Oregon Veterans' Home - The Dalles and the Oregon Veterans' Home - Lebanon. To learn more about state veterans' homes and the services they offer, visit https://lnkd.in/dNErVcn6.

The first batch of the 2024 print edition of the ODVA Veteran Benefits Magazine is being shipped out this week! This magazine is a comprehensive resource guide to all state and federal benefits available to veterans in Oregon. If you would like some sent to your organization or business, fill out our order form online at https://lnkd.in/gf2yK2sz #oregonvet #ODVA #veteranbenefitsmagazine

The next meeting of the Veterans Advisory Committee to the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs will be held in person and virtually on Wednesday, September 11, at the Oregon Veterans' Home in The Dalles, located at 700 Veterans Drive. The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. and will be followed by a town hall meeting at 11 a.m., which is open to the public. Click the story to learn more.

Robert, a Veteran from a rural town in Iowa, recently visited the Mason City VA Clinic to establish his VA care. As part of the process, he was sent to the Technology-based Eye Care Services (TECS) room for an eye screening. Around the same time and several states away, another Veteran named Donald traveled a short distance to the Atlanta VA Clinic for a TECS appointment to get prescription eyeglasses. Thanks to these TECS visits, both Robert and Donald were saved from losing their vision. Read the full story below. https://lnkd.in/gBJp_gXY

The Roseburg VA Health Care System invites all women veterans to join them for their Women Veterans Town Hall on Sept. 17, 2024, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The Town Hall will take place at the Eugene VA Medical Center (3355 Chad Drive, Eugene) and be available virtually for those who cannot attend in person. Call-in information can be located on the flyer below. For more information or questions, call 541-440-1000, ext. 41326.

🚨Attention Veterans in Roseburg and the surrounding areas🚨 The Roseburg VA Health Care System will host a Stand Down on Sept. 11, 2024 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Roseburg VA Medical Center (913 NW Garden Valley Blvd, Roseburg). Multiple local, state, and federal resource stations will be available, including dental, pharmacy, women's health, suicide prevention, family care, and more. Click the respective images below to learn more. Lunch will also be provided Roseburg Elks Lodge. All veterans are welcome to attend the Stand Down. Call CDCE at 541-440-1000 ext. 45311 to learn more!

PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) invites all veterans to FREE golf lessons on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Both sessions will be held at Indian Creek Golf Course in Hood River, Oregon. PGA HOPE introduces the game of golf through a developmental 6-8 week curriculum, led by PGA Professionals trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency. All programs are funded by PGA REACH and are FREE to ALL veterans. No experience or equipment is needed. Register for either session by clicking the respective links below. 9 a.m. class: https://lnkd.in/gh4ezpcf 10 a.m. class: https://lnkd.in/gG_XSW6J