External Resources

Military Helpline

1-888-457-4838

Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, provides compassionate, confidential crisis intervention and referral among the military community. Our crisis intervention specialists are equipped to help you with issues including anger, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress and thoughts of suicide.

The Veterans Crisis Line

1-800-273-8255 and Press 1

Text message to 838255

Connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Returning Veterans Project

The Returning Veterans Project provides free, confidential mental and physical health services to post-9/11 war zone veterans, service members, and their families in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Community Outreach, Inc.

865 NW Reiman Avenue
Corvallis, Oregon 97330
Phone: 541-758-3000 Fax: 541-758-3481

COI offers services in the following areas: Behavioral Health Treatment Services; Community Food Bank, Case Management; Crisis Intervention; Family Emergency Shelter; Medical and Dental Clinics; Nature-Based Childcare at Mari’s Place; Transitional Housing.

Community Services Consortium

Benton County (Corvallis) 541-752-1010

Linn County (Albany) 541-928-6335

CSC operates many programs that assist members of our community. Their priorities of service are: Jobs and financial help; Quality education and training; Adequate food and nutrition; and Safe, decent and affordable housing. Their programs include Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) and the Linn-Benton Food share.

Homeless Veterans - VA.gov

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless can call or visit their local VA Medical Center or Community Resource and Referral Center where VA staff are ready to help. Veterans and their families may also call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) to access VA services.

St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank 

501 NW 25th Street, Corvallis, OR 97330

Hours: Monday- Friday 1:30-4 p.m

541-757-1988

Philomath Food Bank

360 S 9th, Philomath, OR, 97370 

Hours: Tuesday 4-7 p.m. & Thurs. 9 a.m. to noon

541-929-2499

Feeding America

The Feeding America nationwide network of food banks secures and distributes 4.3 billion meals each year through food pantries and meal programs throughout the United States and leads the nation to engage in the fight against hunger.

foodpantries.org

 A directory of Food Banks, Soup Kitchens, and non-profit organizations committed to fighting hunger.

Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

Free resident disabled veteran license

To apply for the free combination and shellfish license please print this form, fill it out, and either mail it to ODFW or return it, in-person (attach your most recent VA letter showing your 25% rating). FORM

To qualify for the free resident disabled veteran license you must have at least a 25 percent disabled rating from any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States and have physically resided in Oregon for not less than 6 consecutive months prior to applying for the license. Resident disabled veterans are eligible to purchase an elk tag for a reduced price of $25. 

If a veteran is determined to be at least 65 percent disabled they may also apply for an Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit

Oregon Department of Transportation

DMV will add the word "Veteran"  on your driver license, instruction permit or ID card when you make the request and meet the qualifications.

To Qualify/Add Veteran Designation

• Be a United States veteran, as defined in ORS 408.225;
• Request that DMV add the designation at the time of issuance;
• Provide proof of veteran status (DD214 or DD215) indicating honorable discharge; and
• Meet all other Oregon requirements for a driving privilege or identification card including payment of the original, renewal or replacement fee.

Wounded Warrior

Oregon veterans who qualify for a disabled parking permit and have a service-connected disability that is VA-rated at 50 percent or greater may apply for the new Oregon Wounded Warrior parking placard from the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Driver and Motor Vehicles division (DMV).

Disabled Person Parking Permits

Veteran & Disabled Veteran License Plates

For qualified Veterans 

Veteran Plates Certification (Form 7307)

Disabled Veteran Plates Application (Form 6736)

Oregon State Parks

Special Access Pass for Veterans with Disabilities & Refunds for Active Duty Military On Leave

Eligibility:

We offer free camping and free parking at day-use fee parks to these groups:

• U.S. veterans with any level of service-connected disability
• Active duty U.S. military on official leave

These benefits are handled in slightly different ways. Read on!

The Special Access Pass is for veterans with a service-connected disability. Survivors of deceased veterans, spouse and/or other family members of veterans do not qualify for this pass.  Eligible U.S. military members on leave are reimbursed for their campsite and day-use costs. Both benefits are subject to some restrictions.

What it Covers

If you are eligible, this benefit gives you free parking at the 25 state parks that charge a day-use parking fee. It also covers your camping costs in RV sites, tent campsites & standard horse camp sites. You may camp for free in a tent, RV or standard horse camp site for 10 nights at a time at a single state park, or a total of 10 nights in a calendar month, regardless of the location. If you stay longer than 10 nights at a park, or in a calendar month, you will pay the standard rate for the extra days.

What it Doesn’t Cover

This benefit does not cover yurts, cabins or other special park facilities, nor does it cover the $10 fee to make reservations or the $10 per night charge for a 2nd driven vehicle.

Getting a Pass

For U.S. veterans with a service-connected disability, here is the process:

1. Obtain a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs stating you have a service-connected disability.
2. Scan or photograph your letter stating you have a service connected disability and attach it to the online form (see next step).
3. Apply via our online form

The pass is valid for 10 years.