What's Happening
Military Trauma - The Sacred Wound and the Warrior’s Journey Home
May 28, 2021
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Edward Tick, Ph.D., LMHC, has been working to heal the wounds of violent trauma and warfare in our veterans, military families, society, and the world for over forty years. On Friday, May 14, 2021, Dr. Tick presented his training “Military Trauma - The Sacred Wound and the Warrior’s Journey Home,” hosted by the Returning Veterans Project.
Thanks to our generous sponsors - The Boeing Company and RALI-Oreon - we were able to provide…
Volunteers Make it Happen
April 26, 2021
dr. kacy borba spann, ND, LAc Naturopathic Doctor, Acupuncturist | Portland, Oregon
dr. kacy borba spann (she/they/two spirit) is a naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist in Portland, Oregon. Compelled to support more than just the people who can afford her services, dr. kacy finds enormous meaning in volunteering with the Returning Veterans Project.
dr. kacy always saw herself working in a medical profession. But when she entered…
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
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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
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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…
