What's Happening
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…
RVP and Community Providers Learn How to Support Veterans from Dr. Jaimie Lusk, Marine Veteran
February 1, 2019
Veterans, Service Members, & Family | Volunteer Providers | RVP In the Community
There was a high turn out of both Retuning Veterans Project’s volunteer providers and community providers for Jaimie Lusk’s, PsyD., continuing education training titled “Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD.” On January 24 - 25, 2019, the room at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) was filled with mental health providers and students who were learning how to better support veterans and families in our community.
The purpose of this workshop was to…
Celebrating RVP’s Year of Change
January 7, 2019
Veterans, Service Members, & Family | Volunteer Providers | RVP In the Community
Thanks to you and our amazing community of supporters, the Returning Veterans Project is celebrating a year of big accomplishments in service to our local veterans and military communities! Because of our generous donors, tireless volunteers, and enthusiastic supporters, we are carrying out 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…
