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State and federal benefits and programs available to Oregon veterans.

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Locate VSOs, medical clinics, student veteran centers, memorials, and more.

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Resources and information for veterans and family members.

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How Can We Help You?

Find a Veteran Services Office

Every county in Oregon has a Veteran Services Office with federally accredited and state-certified veteran service officers. These VSOs provide benefits counseling, represent and advocate for veterans, their dependents and survivors in obtaining benefits to which they are entitled.

VSOs are trained and experienced in navigating the federal VA process to ensure claims are submitted accurately and efficiently, for no fee.

Find your county's Veterans Service Office

Call the Veterans Crisis Line

Confidential Support Is a Call Away

If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, there are caring, qualified VA responders standing by to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1

The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, anonymous, confidential resource that’s available to anyone, even if you’re not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care.

For more information: Veterans Crisis Line

Find Emergency Assistance

If you or someone you know is a veteran facing homelessness or other financial crises, please let us help. The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, along with many other state and national military and service organizations, have emergency relief programs specifically designed to help veterans, service members and their families. Contact ODVA or your nearest veteran service office for assistance.

For more information: see Emergency Assistance

Apply to Grant Programs

See grant programs offered by ODVA.

For more information: ODVA Grants

Order Benefit Magazine Copies

Updated periodically, the Veteran Benefits Magazine is your go-to resource for state and federal benefits available to Oregon veterans.

Available at no cost, individuals and organizations may request copies at any time.

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Get License Plates and IDs

There are many ways to proudly share your veteran status, but two of the most popular in Oregon are veteran license plates and ID cards. The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) manages the license plate program, which offers specialty plates to veterans, disabled veterans and qualified family members at no additional cost beyond regular plate fees or replacement plate fees.

For more information: see DMV - Vehicle Plates

The DMV is also in charge of the veteran designation on state driver licenses or ID cards, which is the standard way for Oregon veterans to prove their service (other than federal VA ID cards, which are issued to veterans enrolled in VA healthcare). To receive the veteran designation, you must provide proof of service to the DMV (DD 214 or 215) and meet all the other qualifications for driving privileges or state ID cards.

For more information: see DMV - Veteran Designation

Learn About Veterans Preference

Veterans and disabled veterans receive preference when applying for public sector jobs in Oregon, whether at the federal, state, county or local level. This preference does not guarantee you a job, but it does ensure qualified veterans receive special consideration over non-veterans in public employment.

To be eligible, you must pass the initial screenings and meet all the qualifications for the position. You must also meet the service criteria associated with the state or federal veterans’ preference laws.

For more information: see “Veterans’ Preference” under the Employment Benefits page.

Spotlight

Pilot Volunteer Program Launched

Do you have a passion for helping veterans in your community? ODVA has launched a pilot Veteran Volunteer Program to help Oregon's fast-growing demographic of aging veterans get connected to their earned benefits.

Find out more and apply

2019 Oregon Legislative Session

The 2019 Oregon Legislative Session began January 22, 2019 and will run as late as June 30 (160 days). Keep up on veteran-related legislation by following and subscribing below!

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Veteran and War Memorial Grants

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD)’s Veterans’ and War Memorials Grant Program was created and established to provide funding assistance to local governments for the construction and restoration of veterans’ and war memorials.

Applications must be submitted to OPRD by February 15, 2019.

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Benefits Up-to-the-Minute

This is a frequently updated feed of updates to veteran benefits. For more, visit ODVA's blog or e-Subscribe to receive updates by email.

Latest Publications

View more publications and subscribe to receive yours by mail or email on the Agency Publications page.

Veterans News Magazine Issue 4
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Veteran Benefits Magazine
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Annual Report to the Governor 2017
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