Veterans Support Organizations

Several local, state and federal support organizations offer resources for veterans. Contact these groups for details on services to help you transition from the military back to civilian life.

Federal & State Resources for Veterans

CRISIS/SUICIDE HELP

Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) Crisis Support

Returning Veterans Project

Veterans Crisis Lines

Connects veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring responders through a toll-free hotline, online chat or text. All calls are free and confidential.

Phone: 1.800.273.8255 Press 1
Combat call center: 1.877.927.8387
Military helpline: 1.888.457.4838 or Text MIL1 to 839863
Helpline: 1.800.923.4357
Text: 838255
TTY service: 1.800.799.4889
DISABILITY SERVICES & BENEFITS
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) – Disability Benefits
Phone: 1.800.827.1000
- Disability compensation and the guidelines for those benefits
- Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)
- Manage your individual benefits online through eBenefits
Oregon Veterans Homes
Oregon Veterans' Homes provide residences for veterans who have honorably served our country or for their spouses, who are now in need of skilled nursing and rehabilitative or Alzheimer's care.
Lebanon phone: 541.497.7265
The Dalles phone: 541.296.7152

Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America

State parks access pass information
Phone: 1.800.551.6949

Hunting and fishing licenses
Phone: 1.800.720.6339

Veteran designator for drivers license and ID card

Veteran assistance with child support issues
Phone: 971.673.3224
EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) – Education Programs
The Oregon Department of Education
Overview of education services and programs available to Oregon Veterans.

Oregon Veteran Educational Aid Program
Phone: 503.373.2085
Toll free: 1.800.828.8801

Oregon Military Support Network
EMPLOYMENT/JOBS
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) – Job Source
Phone: 1.800.827.1000
- See benefits you qualify for
- Get a job as a part of the VA team
- Internship opportunities
Feds Hire Vets
A one-stop resource for Federal veteran employment information
Phone: 1.202.606.7304

State of Oregon – Employment
Phone: 503.947.1394
Toll free: 1.800.237.3710
Worksource Oregon
Phone: 503.378.8574
Find the nearest location: 1.877.517.5627
- Job Search & Placement
- Education and Training Resources
- Job Skill Development
Goodwill Job Connection
Phone: 503.365.9367
- Job search services
- Job skill development
- Free computer program training
HEALTH CARE
Federal VA Healthcare resources
Phone: 1.877.222.8387
- Health benefits
- Access your personal health record, or to sign up for an account
- Mental health
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- For those suffering from a military sexual trauma
- Civilian Heath and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs(CHAMPVA)
- Outward bound for veterans
Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA)
Assists veterans with applying for medical care though the federal VA healthcare system.
Start by locating a veteran service officer from your county. They will be assigned to help guide you through the process of obtaining health care.
Address: 700 Summer St NE, Salem, OR 97301-1285
Phone: 503.373.2085
Toll free: 1.800.692.9666 (toll-free in Oregon)
HOME LOANS
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) – Home Loans
Phone: 1.800.827.1000
- Contact information by area
Oregon Veteran Home Loan program
A separate program from the VA home loan provided by the federal government.
Phone: 1.888.673.8387 or 503.373.2051
HOMELESSNESS
If you are at risk of becoming homeless or you are homeless
LIFE INSURANCE
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) – Life Insurance Benefits
- Service overview
Service member/group life insurance

Phone: 1.800.419.1473

All other VA life insurance

Phone: 1.800.669.8477
MEMORIAL & BURIAL BENEFITS

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) – National Cemetery Administration
As a current or former service member, spouse or dependent, you may be entitled to memorial or burial benefits.

Phone: 1.800.827.1000
WOMEN & LGBTQ VETERANS
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – LGBTQ

American Veterans for Equal Rights

Center for Minority Veterans – Women & LGBTQ
Phone: 1.855.829.6636

Oregon Department of Veteran Affairs (ODVA) – LBGTQ
Phone: 503.373.2327

ODVA – Women Veterans
Cell phone: 971.720.9116
Office phone: 503.373.2188
- Veterans Service Officers
- VA Benefits & Entitlements Assistance
- Employment Assistance
LOCAL GROUPS & RESOURCES
Military One Source
Phone: 503.373.2327

American Legion – Post 136
Phone: 503.393.5560
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American Legion – Post 149 (All female post)
Phone: 503.588.0368
- Benefits assistance
- Career fairs, workshops and financial strategies
- Comradery
Easter Seals
Phone: 971.283.4973
- Job Search and support
- Homeless veteran reintegration
- Labor force integration
Heroes with Heart/Habitat for Humanity
Phone: 503.364.6642
- Housing for veterans
- Veteran volunteers for building projects
- Skill development
Home of the Brave
Phone: 971.599.5827
- Homeless veteran support
- Skill development, recovery and self-reliance
- Community involvement
Oregon Department of Veteran Affairs (ODVA)
Phone: 503.373.2141
- Veterans service officers
- Benefits and entitlements
- Employment assistance
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Phone: 503.362.7998
- Sports Programs
- Hospital Liaison
- Membership Services
Salem Veterans’ Center
Phone: 503.362.9911
- Readjustment counseling
- Local and federal VA contact
- Full range of benefit information
Serving Our Veterans at Home (SOVAH)
Phone: 503.510.1015
- VA Benefits & Entitlements Assistance
- Medical & Dental Services
- Housing and Employment Assistance
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) – Post 661
Phone: 503.364.7997
- Membership services
- VA benefits and entitlements assistance
- Education benefits assistance
Vets Helping Vets
Phone: 503.508.4408
- Emergency financial assistance
- Benefits and entitlements assistance
- Veteran services assistance
Vietnam Veterans of America
Phone: 503.877.8411
- VA benefits and entitlements assistance
- Outreach programs for veterans in need (homeless, PTSD, Substance Abuse)
- Job placement
Disabled American Veterans
Phone: 503.838.4019
- Benefits and entitlements assistance
- Employment assistance
- Medical appointment assistance
Team Red White & Blue
- Community outreach programs
- Social events and relationship building
- Competitive sporting events