Returning Veterans Project

HERE. IS. BETTER. Screening and Panel Q&A on Veterans Suicide Treatment and Prevention: Florence, Oregon

HERE. IS. BETTER. Screening and Panel Q&A on Veterans Suicide Treatment and Prevention: Florence, Oregon

Sunday, October 5, 2025
2:00PM - 5:00PM PDT

Add to My Calendar

Free screening of the award-winning documentary, HERE.IS.BETTER.

Location: Three Rivers Casino Resort
5647 OR-126
Florence, OR 97439

Get Directions

Continuing Education: 2.75 (Applied through NASW Oregon)

Cost: Free

Returning Veterans Project in partnership with Western Lane Fire and Emergency Authority Foundation and the Veteran/Community Partnership Coalition Present HERE. IS. BETTER.

HERE. IS. BETTER. intimately follows the journeys of four Veterans, each with unique backgrounds and service experiences, as they undergo evidence-based trauma psychotherapies for PTSD. From former presidential hopeful Jason Kander’s decision to seek treatment during his Kansas City mayoral race to a Vietnam War Veteran haunted by events from over 50 years ago to the often overlooked voices of women Veterans, this film gives a unique view of their paths to finding healing and resolution. Watch the trailer to get a glimpse into their stories.

Doors Open, Lunch Provided at 2:00pm
Movie Begins at 2:30pm
Panel Q&A at 4:00pm

Panel will include:

  • Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
  • Military Suicide Loss Survivor
  • VA Suicide Prevention Coordinator
  • Washington County Suicide Prevention Coordinator
  • Mental Health Professionals
  • Veterans
  • Panel Q&A to be moderated by Amy Almond-Schmid, Executive Director of the Returning Veterans Project
  • RSVP for lunch and CEUs!

    Day of the Event: Q&A Panelists's Bios

    Contact: Jennifer Keeling, RVP Director of Retention and Recruitment .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
    503-954-2259

    Share this online:

    Back