What's Happening
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.
Caring for Comrades
August 1, 2019
Meet Allyson Kropf, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Portland area.
As a veteran herself, Allyson Kropf’s volunteer service for RVP Clients is driven by her own experience with PTSD and struggle to find a counselor with whom she could relate. Allyson’s first therapist wasn’t able to effectively address her needs, but she eventually connected with a therapist who had also experienced trauma. Knowing that her therapist had a clear understanding of…
Celebrate the Fourth of July with Veterans in Mind
July 1, 2019
Bethany A. Walmsley, Executive Director 503-954-2259 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2019
Portland, OR – Veterans who experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be impacted by the use of fireworks around the Fourth of July. Unexpected explosions and popping sounds from fireworks can trigger PTSD symptoms, including flashbacks to terrifying life experiences, being easily startled, always being on guard for danger,…
2018 Impact Report
March 6, 2019
Veterans, Service Members, & Family | Volunteer Providers | RVP In the Community
We can’t thank you enough! Because of you – our generous donors, tireless volunteers, enthusiastic supporters, clients, partners, website visitors, social media followers, and overall awesome community – we are achieving our mission to provide free, confidential mental and physical health services for post-9/11 veterans, service members, and their families throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Check out our 2018 Impact Report and see just what a “hurricane of positive change” happened at RVP.…
Learning and Community Building at RVP Case Presentations
February 20, 2019
A diverse crowd of RVP volunteer providers came together for a morning of learning and community building at our RVP Case Presentations on Friday, February 15, 2019!
Three RVP volunteer providers - Electra Allenton, ND; Judith Boothby, DC; and Rosi Goldsmith, LMT - gave excellent presentations regarding their unique experiences and challenges of serving RVP Clients. Client confidentially was not breached in any of the presentations or discussions. The presenters’ dedication to…
Announcing NEW Veterans Writing Workshop in Lane County
February 11, 2019
Calling all veterans in Lane County! Are you interested in exploring and deepening your creative writing practice and overcoming resistance in your writing projects? If yes, or even if you’re a “maybe,” then come check out our new veterans writing group!
Beginning in April 2019, Jamie Broady, MFA will be hosting a veterans writing group - open to all levels of writing skills - in Eugene, Oregon. This workshop will take place every…
