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Veteran and Military Behavioral Health

Overview

One in four Oregon veterans experience frustration in seeking care for mental health or substance use issues, according to a survey completed by more than 4,000 veterans. Oregon is committed to helping veterans access the tools and supports they need to thrive.

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Need Help?

Military Helpline

Staffed by veterans and others trained in military culture, the Military Helpline offers free and confidential crisis intervention with sensitivity to military-specific issues.

  • 1-888-457-4838. There is hope. Call now, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

The Helpline understands what you’re going through and can help you sort things out privately. Whether it’s family issues, anger, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress or thoughts of suicide, call us. We won’t judge you and we’ll keep it to ourselves.

Veterans Crisis Line

Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are veterans themselves.

  • Call 988, then press 1.
  • Text 838255, or connect online to chat.  
  • Call 1-800-799-4889 to access crisis line deaf and hard of hearing support.

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