Veterans

We've collected a variety of resources for veterans and their families, from health care to employment assistance.

Support and Benefits

Multnomah County Veterans' Services Office: "The Veterans' Services Office works to ensure that Multnomah County veterans and their families receive all state and federal benefits available to them by providing them effective and dedicated representation free of charge."
US Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits: Information from the VA about the complete range of benefits available to Veterans. Also access eBenefits, "your one-stop shop for online benefits-related tools and information."

TurboTAP.org - Transition Resources Portal: The comprehensive Transition Assistance home page from the Department of Defense offers guidance and information to service members transitioning out of the military through retirement, discharge, or entering the reserves. Covers a range of topics and how-tos including personal finance, creating an individual transition plan, and employment assistance.
Transition Assistance Programs for Active-Duty Personnel: Military OneSource is provided by the Department of Defense at no cost to active duty, Guard and Reserve (regardless of activation status) and their families. It is a virtual extension of installation services.
Yellow Ribbon Program: Click on The Yellow Ribbon Program Event Planner to locate local classes specifically designed for those serving in the National Guard and Reserves.

Veteran Employment in Oregon: The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs provides links to information about Veteran preference points for jobs with the State of Oregon, national programs, and a list of Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVER) and Disabled Veterans´ Outreach Program Specialists (DVOP). Learn more about the Veterans Program.
Feds Hire Vets: A site focused jobs with the Federal Government with information for Veterans, transitioning service members, and family members. Get detailed information about Veterans' Preference, Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans, and education and training resources for Veterans.
Employment Assistance: TurboTAP's page of links to quick information on a variety of employment-related topics. Links include tips on writing a resume, special programs you or your family may qualify for as a veteran, and sources for finding jobs.

Women Veterans Health Care: The Department of Veterans Affairs has a site devoted to women's health care with information and resources directed at women veterans. Locate local VA services for women. The Portland VA has a list of services and contact information for the Program Manager and medical staff serving women's health needs.
Center for Women Veterans: The VA's has collected some information and resources of interest to women Veterans. The "Her Story" section features profiles of many different military women. A PDF document of the "25 Most Frequently Asked Questions and Responses" for women veterans is available, scroll down the page to the Links and Documents section.

Veterans and Military Health page on MedlinePlus: MedlinePlus.gov, an authoritative source for health information compiled by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, has created a page that addresses the specific concerns and health issues of veterans.
My HealtheVet: Access the VA's e-health website for Veterans, active duty soldiers, their dependents and caregivers. Login for your personal health record, medical information, information on services and benefits and more.
US Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care: A portal page to find out about health benefits, medical conditions, services, wellness information, and health-related news and stories of interest to Veterans.
Returning Veterans Project: A local resource for free counseling and other health services for returning veterans and their families. The Find a Provider page lists volunteer service providers who will treat veterans for free when they mention they were referred by the Returning Veterans Project.

Sesame Street's "Talk, Listen, Connect" Initiative: Sesame Street has created high-quality videos featuring familiar characters and kits with tips for communication and printables for children and families that address the transitions of deployment, homecoming, grief, and adjusting to a service member's injury.
Oregon Veteran Benefits Spouse and Dependents Benefits: Both Oregon-specific and federal benefits and information for families of veterans are collected here.