Support For Our Afghanistan Veterans

For over 15 years, the Returning Veterans Project (RVP) has worked tirelessly in Oregon and Southwest Washington to connect post-9/11 veterans, service members, and their families with access to free health services — including mental health services — from hundreds of volunteer providers.

Recent events in Afghanistan serve as a poignant reminder that for untold numbers of these veterans and family members, the lifelong battle for physical and mental health is just beginning. Many current and former service members are struggling to process their service and experiences in the Afghanistan theater, and beyond, in light of the U.S. withdrawal. Questions about the meaning of their service and sacrifices, and those of their fellow service members, are very normal, but very real and often very difficult to contend with.

As the Afghanistan conflict draws to a close, RVP encourages everyone to reach out to the veterans in their community. Let them know that you care about them and their service. Take a moment to listen to their story. If you are a licensed healthcare provider, please consider giving back by volunteering through RVP to serve these deserving veterans and family members who first served us.

Improving the health and wellness of our veterans and their families is one struggle we can all face together. RVP remains committed, now as much as ever, to connecting these veterans and their families with the support they need, anonymously, and free of charge.

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