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Military Myth Busting: Check Your Knowledge of Military Culture
November 25, 2019
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These days, the lack of connection between service members and civilians is widening; in part because less than one percent of our population serves on active duty or in the reserves. For Oregonians, the challenge is even more difficult because the state has a National Guard and Reserve presence but no active military base.
When misinformation and stereotypes about our military grow, so does the divide between service members and civilians.…
Get Wet for a Vet Supports RVP
November 20, 2019
This past Saturday, on November 16, 2019, Get Wet for a Vet held their annual Gala Celebration Dinner - and we were honored to be a featured veteran charity!
Monte Akers, Board Treasurer of the Returning Veterans Project, attended this Greater Portland Veterans Appreciation event on behalf of RVP. He’s the one pictured in a white stripped shirt and brown jacket!
The Get Wet for a Vet Gala is an opportunity to come…
A Divide You Can Cross: The Widening Gap Between Veterans and Civilians
November 15, 2019
Last week’s mid-term election was a strong reminder of what a divided time it is for our country. But in all the news and information about the countless ways we differ these days, there’s one division that isn’t hitting the news cycle—and it isn’t all about politics. It’s the gap between those who have served our country in the military and those who haven’t.
The military-civilian gap is widening, which means people are having…
Free Hypnotherapy Sessions for Portland-Area Veterans
November 15, 2019
Padraig Ansbro is a US Navy Veteran and a Certified Consulting Hypnotherapist. He offers FREE hypnotherapy sessions for local post 9/11 veterans. In addition, he offers discounted rates for post 9/11 veterans’ immediate families because they are integral to the veteran’s support.
Here’s what Padraig says about hypnotherapy and his services:
Hypnotherapy is a natural relaxed state in which you can make powerful changes in your life.
Hypno Mojo is a hypnotherapy and holistic…
The Non-Profit Happy Hour Spotlights RVP
November 12, 2019
We’re thrilled be spotlighted on the The Non-Profit Happy Hour so we can let more veterans and families know we’re here to support them with free, confidential health services!
Listen to RVP Executive Director, Bethany Walmsley, as she shares the challenges our local veterans and military communities are facing and the work RVP is doing to give hope for healing.
Brain Injury Training Helps Providers Support Local Veterans
September 23, 2019
On Friday, September 20, 2019, Dan Overton, LMHC and Certified Brain Injury Specialist, presented his training “Brain Injury and Its Effect on Behavioral Health” to RVP Volunteer Providers and community health providers. Our classroom at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington filled with mental and physical health providers who wanted to learn more about traumatic brain injury and how it affects their clients.
This training was particularly impactful for providers who work with veterans -…
