Upcoming Events / Classes at VA Portland

The Dalles VA Veterans Listening Session/Resource Fair

Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Oregon Veterans Home, The Dalles, Oregon

You are invited to join VA Portland Health Care System, Portland Regional Benefits Office (VBA), Willamette National Cemetery Directors, & Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs to discuss ideas & ask questions regarding VA & other services.

VA staff, VBA Claims reps., accredited Veteran Service Officers, and Veteran Service Organizations will be present to answer questions, talk about programs and services, claims, enrollment, and additional resources available to Veterans.

If you are a Veterans Service Organization that would like to have a resource table at this event please contact us (limited space available).

Questions? Contact VA Portland Public Affairs at
(503) 808-1920 or VHAPOR-PublicAffairs@med.va.gov          

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Bend VA Veterans Listening Session/Resource Fair
Veteran Listening Session

Thursday, February 27, 2020, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. 
Bend Moose Lodge 384, 61357 S Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97702

In partnership with Central Oregon Veterans Outreach (COVO), you are invited to join VA Portland Health Care System, Portland Regional Benefits Office (VBA), & Willamette National Cemetery Directors, to discuss ideas & ask questions regarding VA services.

VA staff, VBA Claims reps., accredited VSOs, and Veteran Service Organizations will be present to answer questions, talk about programs and services, enrollment, and additional resources available to Veterans.

If you are a Veterans Service Organization that would like to have a resource table at this event please contact us (limited space available).

Questions? Contact VA Portland Public Affairs at
(503) 808-1920 or VHAPOR-PublicAffairs@med.va.gov 

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NAMI Homefront Mental Health Classes

February 18 - March 24, 2020

Tuesdays at 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Portland VA Medical Center

More details at www.namimultnomah.org/homefront

NAMI Homefront is a free, six-week class for loved ones of Military Service Members and Veterans who experience symptoms of a mental health condition. The class is taught by specially trained volunteers with lived experience.

Topics include:

- PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and more.

- Handling crisis and relapse.

- Navigating the VA medical system and DOD.

- Communication and empathy skills.

- Self-care, advocacy, and fighting stigma

Can't make this class? Classes begin twice a year.

Please call 503-228-5692 to register.

NAMI Multnomah  

namimultnomah.org | 503-228-5692 | info@namimultnomah.org

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Chronic Pain Resource Workshop: A Whole Health Approach

By the VA Center for Integrative Pain Center (CIPC)

Do you live with chronic pain? Join us to hear about the many resources available at Portland VA to help you manage chronic pain and improve your quality of life.

Monday, February 24, 2020
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Vancouver VA Campus, Columbia Room, Bldg 11, Vancouver Campus

Presenters will include experts in:

- Pain Medicine Medications Acupuncture

- CBT for Chronic Pain Nutrition Mindfulness

- Chiropractic Care Yoga/Tai Chi Stress Management

- Health Coaching Vocational Rehab Physical Therapy
 

You will learn about multiple evidence-based approaches to reduce your pain-related distress and will leave with a plan of action to improve your daily life.
*healthy snack provided 

For more information please call Caitlin O’Neill

503-220-8262 ext. 51177

To be scheduled, please call and leave a message with your name and last four and we will send a confirmation letter.

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