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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…
Welcome to the RVP Network, Kristin Gyford, LCSW!
February 8, 2019
We are excited and honored to announce Kristin Gyford, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, joined the Returning Veterans Project on February 7, 2019 as a volunteer provider! We are thankful for her continued contribution to the veterans and military community in the Bend area. Thank you, Kristin!
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…
Welcome Elaine Korngold, LPCi!
November 8, 2018
We are excited and honored to announce that Elaine Korngold, LPCi, joined the Returning Veterans Project as a volunteer provider this week! We are thankful for her contribution to the veterans and military community in the Portland, Oregon area. Thank you, Elaine!
Suicide Prevention Strategies with Veterans - Vancouver
November 5, 2018
Suicide is a national public health issue that impacts people from all walks of life. It is estimated that veteran suicides represent approximately 22% of all suicides in the U.S. The Department of Veterans Affairs has developed focused efforts on reducing Veteran suicide at the government level and also through collaboration with community partners.
To meet the needs of our community and provide continuing education in suicide prevention, RVP volunteer providers…
