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Oath and Ethic: One Therapist Illuminates the Path to Volunteering
January 9, 2022
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The Returning Veterans Project has always existed because of a broad and committed network of volunteer health providers. Our volunteer providers have always been driven by a common goal: to provide free, accessible support to veterans, service members, and military families on their journey to health and healing.
Over the last two years, the pandemic amplified the need for health care providers – particularly in mental health. Yet the increasing demand…
What Brought Us Together
December 14, 2021
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Shocked by the mental and physical injuries veterans suffered after earlier wars, Carol couldn’t stand to see it happening again to those returning from post-9/11 military service. As a therapist, she knew she had to do something – and that’s when she got creative!
Carol Levine, RVP FounderThe reason the Returning Veterans Project started over 15+ years ago is still what keeps us going.
We believe veterans, service members, and military…
Meet Catherine – An RVP VIP
December 7, 2021
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Catherine Gaffigan, MD, Army Veteran and RVP Board Member
It’s deeply personal to me to help veterans and families, especially if they’re struggling. I consider it a privilege and an honor to be able to do that.
We all have different reasons to support the causes and organizations close to our hearts.
Catherine Gaffigan, MD is an RVP Board Member and one of our biggest fans. She’s an Army Veteran and physician who…
You Can Share Hope
October 28, 2021
There are endless reasons why supporting our veterans and military community through the Returning Veterans Project feels like the right thing to do.
Supporting your favorite nonprofit isn’t just about donations (although those are critical!). Sometimes helping your favorite nonprofit thrive means spreading the word on social media.
To amplify your impact, tell others about what’s important to you! Together, we can do so much more!
Instagram Tell the StoriesShare…
Ben’s Story: “I Withdrew from the World”
October 25, 2021
Ben Kirkpatrick, Navy Veteran and RVP Client
Healing and reintegrating into civilian life was lonely, confusing, and stressful.Ben Kirkpatrick joined the military right out of high school. When he was discharged four years later, he had no connection to family and no place to call home. Settling in Portland, he struggled alone with physical injuries and depression that made it difficult to function. Isolated and…
Support For Our Afghanistan Veterans
August 20, 2021
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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…
