Resources to Support Returning Veterans and Families in Oregon

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1 Resources to Support Returning Veterans and Families in Oregon VETERAN RESOURCES Center for Women Veterans Health at the Portland VA , Ext (outside of Portland) Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Centers MIRECC centers were established by Congress with the goal of researching the causes and treatments of mental disorders and using education to put new knowledge into routine clinical practice for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Portland VA Medical Center Portland State University Veterans Services PSU has a long and proud tradition of providing quality educational services to Oregon's returning veterans. PSU was established specifically to provide veterans returning from World War II with a state-supported university in the Portland metro area. Veterans Services: Portland VA Medical Center (PVAMC) Referral center for Oregon, southern Washington and parts of Idaho SW US Veterans Hospital Road Portland OR (outside of Portland) Returning Combat Veterans Portland VA Medical Center Resource for routine care for all returning OEF and OIF combat Veterans needing primary care, behavioral health and case management services , Ext , Ext (outside of Portland) 1

2 VETERAN AND FAMILY RESOURCES Military Child and Youth Deployment Support Program American Academy of Pediatrics An online resource designed to support military youth, families, and the youth serving professionals caring for this population. Military OneSource 24/7 toll-free information and referral telephone service available worldwide to active duty, Reserve, and National Guard military members and their families, and deployed civilians and their families. Face-to-face counseling can be provided for up to six sessions per issue with professional civilian counselors at no cost service member or family member (available in the United States and Puerto Rico only) Meloni Beauchamp, MOS Consultant for Portland Military Projects at Zero to Three National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families National Resource Directory, Labor and Veterans Affairs A resource for wounded, ill and injured Service members, Veterans, families, and for individuals is support roles. National, state and local resources focus on recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration. Visitors can find information on a variety of topics including benefits & compensation, education & training, employment, family & caregiver support, health, homeless assistance, housing, transportation & travel and other services & resources. Northwest Veterans and Families Resource Directory Metro Portland/Vancouver area 2

3 Returning Veterans Project Free confidential counseling, and other health services to returning OEF and OIF Veterans and their families in Oregon and SW Washington Service Member and Family Support Program Oregon National Guard Supporting Service members and families activated for local, state, and federal military service. Michelle Kochosky State Family Program Director Talk, Listen, Connect: Helping Families During Military Deployment A Sesame Workshop Program Building on the community outreach effort to support children of deployed military service members, the producers of Sesame Street, along with funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, produced this resource for military families and their young children, 3-5 years of age. Tips for helping children cope with feelings, challenges, and concerns experienced during various phases of deployment. Watch or download this DVD and support materials. Talk, Listen, Connect: When Families Grieve Presents families' personal stories about coping with the death of a parent, as well as strategies that have helped these families move forward. Central Oregon Vet Center 1645 Forbes Rd. Suite 105 Bend, OR Eugene Vet Center 1255 Pearl Street Suite 200 Eugene, OR

4 Grants Pass Vet Center 211 S.E. 10th St. Grants Pass, OR Portland Vet Center 1505 N.E. 122nd Ave. Portland, OR Salem Vet Center 2645 Portland Road, Suite 250 Salem, OR Note: Vet Centers provide readjustment counseling and outreach services to all Veterans who served in any combat zone. Services are also available to family members for military-related issues. Veterans have earned these benefits through their service and all services provided at no cost to the Veteran or family. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES American Red Cross Laura Fields State Manager, Service to Armed Forces WA, OR, ID & AK FolkTime FolkTime is launching a peer run program for military veterans of all ages who are experiencing mental health challenges. The program will pilot for Veterans in Clackamas County. Contact Tom Brady for details. 4

5 Mental Health America of Oregon Services include free mental health screenings, support groups, referrals, mentor programs, education and advocacy SE Main Street Portland, OR (voice) (toll free) NAMI Oregon National Alliance of Mental Illness of Oregon is a support and advocacy organization providing community services for people with mental illness and their families SE 24th St., Suite E Portland, OR LOW COST/SLIDING SCALE COMMUNITY SERVICES Cascadia Behavioral Health Intake: Child and family therapy with child the identified patient Gambling treatment Jewish Family and Child Services Intake: Couples and family therapy Sliding scale/medicare/champva Lifeworks NW Intake Child and family therapy with child the identified patient OHP and some commercial insurance Lutheran Community Services Intake: (503) Marriage and family therapy Locations: Astoria, McMinnville, Portland, Prineville, and Klamath Falls* 5

6 Morrison Center Intake Child and Family counseling for children up to age 21 OHP/private pay NW Catholic Counseling Intake: Couples and family counseling Sliding scale Pacific University Psychological Service Center Intake: (Portland) / (Hillsboro) Couples and family therapy Sliding scale (based on monthly take home household income) River's Way Clinic Intake: Couples and family counseling Sliding scale William Temple House Intake: ext. 218 Family and Couples Treatment Nominal fee for service (No one turned away for inability to pay) MILITARY HEALTH BENEFITS CHAMPVA Eligibility: One is not eligible for CHAMPVA if they are eligible for TRICARE. CHAMPVA is for the spouse or widow(er) or children of a Veteran who: Rated permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability. Rated permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability at the time of death. Died of a service-connected disability. Died on active duty and the dependents are not eligible for TRICARE. 6

7 Providers: Most Medicare and TRICARE providers will also accept CHAMPVA. Mental Health Treatment: Twenty-three outpatient psychotherapy visits a year not to exceed two psychotherapy visits per week in any combination of individual, family or group therapy. PROVIDER RESOURCES Defense Center of Excellence (DCoE) Assesses, validates, oversees and facilitates prevention, resilience, identification, treatment, outreach, rehabilitation, and reintegration programs for psychological health (PH) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) to ensure the meets the needs of the nation's military communities, warriors and families Deployment Health Clinical Center A resource designed to assist clinicians in the delivery of post-deployment healthcare Iraq War Clinician Guide Developed by members of the National Center for PTSD and the specifically for clinicians and addresses the unique needs of veterans of the Iraq war. Military Health System A global medical network focused on cutting-edge health care for all U.S. military personnel worldwide. Military and civilian health care professionals can submit questions, share ideas and recognize peers interactively. 7

8 Military Pathways: Mental Health Self-Assessment Program Anonymous and voluntary mental health assessments for Service members and families. Reintegration Fact Sheet for Providers Courage to Care A health promotion campaign of the Uniformed Services University that addresses reintegration challenges. Returning from the War Zone: A Guide for Families of Military Members National Center for PTSD Wounds Within A half-hour documentary about PTSD. Hear from service members whose physical battlefield injuries have healed, but whose psychological scars have lingered. ONLINE TRAINING: MILITARY CULTURE Military Cultural Competence Training Center for Deployment Psychology Understanding Military Culture When Treating PTSD National Center for PTSD 8

9 Soldier Songs and Voices, Portland Chapter soldiersongandvoices.org CONTACT: Carl Solomon PO BOX Portland, Oregon Soldier Songs and Voices is an all-volunteer organization. We are not doctors, clergy, government officials or therapists. We are an organization of musicians and others who are grateful to the men and women of our armed services for the freedoms we enjoy as a result of their sacrifice. PDX Chapter serves our area s military veterans with FREE music lessons, instruments and music lessons in creative songwriting expression, supporting veterans with music. We are seeking public donations of guitars, musical instruments, financial and volunteer support for expanding our Portland area chapter programs. FREE GUITAR AND SONGWRITING LESSONS FOR VETERANS Portland-area veterans can now take advantage of free guitar and songwriting lessons, thanks to the Welcome Home Project/Soldier Songs and Voices, a 501(c)(3) organization. 9