April 2, 2019

Creating pathways to healing: VA supports Military Sexual Trauma survivors

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is an annual observance in April to raise public awareness about sexual assault. VA’s SAAM campaign focuses on sexual assault and […]
December 18, 2018

When measuring resilience, the type of trauma suffered matters

“But I work with women veterans every day, and I suspected this wasn’t the … suddenly men were no longer scoring as more resilient than women.
November 29, 2018

Former Army veteran recounts history of sexual harassment

According to the Oregon Veterans Administration, 6 out of 10 women … active duty,” said Elizabeth Estabrooks, VA coordinator for Women Veterans.
October 29, 2018

When Female Veterans Return Home

First Lieutenant Brie Zeiger tried to stifle her fear as the C-130 transport plane she was riding in began its descent toward Forward Operating Base …
September 14, 2018

Former Vietnam Fighter Pilot Continues to Save Lives of Veterans After War

PORTLAND, OR. – Lt. Colonel Tom Milligan was an Air Force Fighter Pilot in Vietnam.  He served our country, flying almost 300 combat missions, and now he serves our Veterans here at home. Tom is the Director of Military Services at Lines for Life, a service dedicated to preventing substance abuse, suicide, and other mental health challenges that Veterans face.
September 12, 2018

Suicide Awareness Month: Resources for Veterans, Friends, and Family Members

Oregon faces a higher veteran suicide rate than the rest of the nation. But we can do better. Here's how you can #BeThere for a veteran:
September 1, 2018

Suicide Awareness Events Around Oregon

An ongoing list of suicide awareness and mental health related events happening in September 2018
August 21, 2018

Sexual trauma claims by veterans wrongly denied by VA, investigation finds

Last year alone, the investigation found the agency wrongly denied as many as 1,300 claims due to insufficient training and oversight. That left potentially thousands of […]
July 28, 2018

Service Dog Registries To Streamline Travel For Veterans With ‘Invisible Injuries’

Service dog providers are developing registries that airlines and other travel companies could use to verify the legitimacy of service dogs for veterans with psychological disabilities. […]