External Resources

Crisis Intervention

Helpline number: 888-457-4838

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.

Crisis line number: 1-800-273-8255, press 1

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

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.

Housing Security

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.

Food Security

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.

Veteran Services

VA COMMUNITY BASED OUTPATIENT CLINICS

VHA implemented these clinics to make access to health care easier. These clinics provide the most common outpatient services, including health and wellness visits, without the hassle of visiting a larger medical center.

Bend Community Based Outpatient Clinic

2650 NE Courtney Dr., Bend, OR  97701
Phone: 541-647-5200
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Eugene Community Based Outpatient Clinic

3355 Chad Dr., Eugene, OR 97408
Phone: 541-607-0897
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Newport Community Based Outpatient Clinic

1010 SW Coast Highway, Newport, OR  97365
Phone: 541-265-4182
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Salem Community Based Outpatient Clinic

1750 McGilchrist St. SE, Suite 130, Salem, OR 97302
Phone: 971-304-2200
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m

 

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VET CENTERS

Life isn't always easy after a deployment. That's where Vet Centers can help. Vet Centers across the country provide a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services to combat Veterans and their families.

Bend Vet Center

1645 NE Forbes Rd. Suite 15
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: 541-749-2112

Eugene Vet Center

190 East 11th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: 541-465-6918 Or 877-927-8387

Salem Vet Center

2645 Portland Road NE, Suite 250
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503-362-9911 Or 877-927-8387

 

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COUNTY VETERAN SERVICES

In the State of Oregon every county has a County Veteran Service Office. VSOs assist veterans and their families in many ways, including:

  • Answering questions, advising, and educating individuals and groups on what benefits are available from federal, state, county, and local resources.
  • Assisting eligible persons in filing the necessary claims.
  • Representing individuals and presenting claims in VA hearings.

Benton County Veterans Service Office

777 NW 9th St., Suite 202C, Corvallis, OR 97330
Phone: (541) 368-7100

Deschutes County Veterans Service Office

1130 NW Harriman Street, Bend OR 97703
Phone: (541) 385-3214

Lincoln County Veterans Service Office

1231 SE Bay Blvd. Ste. A, Newport, OR 97365
Phone: 541-265-0570

Linn County Veterans Service Office

330 3rd Avenue SW, Albany
Phone: 541-967-3882, 800-319-3882

 

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Suite 150 Snell Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331-2130
Phone:(541)737-2278
Fax:(541)737-6144
Email: [email protected]
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