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What You Need to Know About Suicide and Women Veterans
April 15, 2021
The Returning Veterans Project is committed to decreasing suicide among veterans and service members. In addition to providing free mental health services to the post-9/11 veterans community, we also offer high-quality continuing education trainings for health providers to increase their knowledge of veterans issues.
On April 2, 2021, the Returning Veterans Project hosted Monireh Moghadam, LCSW of the Portland Health Care System Suicide Prevention Team for her presentation titled “Suicide Prevention…
Taylor Miller Joins RVP’s Mission
January 29, 2021
We are excited and honored to announce Taylor Miller recently joined the Returning Veterans Project as a volunteer health provider!
I believe there is beauty and strength in each person, and this gives me endless hope. - Taylor Miller
Of serving veterans and military families, Taylor says, “When one’s role is to give, to protect, to sacrifice for the benefit of others, it can be hard to take time and care of…
RVP is Committed to Equity and Inclusion
January 20, 2021
Veterans, Service Members, & Family | Volunteer Providers | RVP In the Community | Instagram
Originally posted June 5, 2020.
In order for a community to be truly healthy, all members of that community must have fair and equitable access to community benefits and services, live without fear of bigotry and prejudice, and experience full representation and participation in its activities and governance.
The Returning Veterans Project is committed to making Oregon and Southwest Washington communities more equitable. We pledge that our organization will consider increased equity—both…
Every Veteran Deserves Support and Healing
December 1, 2020
Get Involved | Veterans, Service Members, & Family | Volunteer Providers
Dear friends,
I have gained more respect than ever for those who serve in our military.
For me, coping with monumental challenges like daily isolation, uncertainty, and unrest is new. But our veterans bravely sign up for that kind of unpredictability when they serve our country.
We know, however, that the stress of military service and reintegration adds up – leaving veterans and families in need of support that’s out of…
A Closer Look at Why RVP Volunteers Are so Dedicated
August 28, 2020
Originally published on March 1, 2019.
The reasons why people volunteer are as varied as the volunteers themselves. No two volunteers join the Returning Veterans Project (RVP) for the exact same reason. But ask around and you’ll start to hear commonalities among what brings local mental and physical health care providers to volunteer and what compels them to continue serving.
35% of RVP’s volunteers have served with the organization for over 5…
RALI Sponsorship Provides Substance Abuse Training for Volunteers
August 7, 2020
Get Involved | Veterans, Service Members, & Family | Volunteer Providers
The Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative (RALI) of Oregon is teaming up with the Returning Veterans Project to address substance abuse throughout Oregon!
The Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative (RALI) of Oregon is a community health coalition, with a focus on raising awareness of opioid addiction. RALI Oregon represents communities across the state that have been impacted by this crisis including employers, veterans, children, rural Oregonians, health care providers, and law enforcement.
RALI’s renewed support for…
