There are many resources
available to veterans and their families
in our community
that we encourage you to explore
Resources in Our Community
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Immediate Support Lines
■ Bend Vet Center: 541-749-2112
■ Bend VA Clinic: 541-647-5200
■ COVO Housing: 541-383-2793
■ Deschutes County Veteran Services: 541-385-3214
■ Partners in Care Hospice: 541-771-3286
■ Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or text 838255
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Central Oregon Veteran Organizations
■ Bend VA Clinic: Robert D. Maxwell VA Clinic offers primary care, mental health and specialty health services such as audiology, physical therapy, sleep studies and more. Please note: NO EMERGENCY SERVICES are available at this location
■ Central Oregon Community College:COCC is committed to supporting each veteran and military-connected student, from admissions to graduation
■ Central Oregon Veteran Center: Services include counseling for needs such as depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST)
■ Central Oregon Veterans Outreach: COVO provides basic necessities to homeless veterans and others in need of housing support/assistance
■ Deschutes County Veteran Services: We help military veterans and their families get the benefits they've earned
■ Partners in Care: Certified, five-star member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization We Honor Veterans Program
■ St. Charles Health Care: St. Charles is the preferred medical provider for Veterans seeking cancer, cardiology and/or emergency care closer to home
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Agriculture
■ Farmer Veteran Coalition: FVC is the nation’s largest non-profit organization assisting active duty military and veterans embarking on careers in agriculture
■ High Desert Food & Farm Alliance: HDFFA focus on improving food security and access, and supporting Central Oregon farmers and ranchers
■ OSU Small Farms Program: The goal of the Small Farms program is to improve the economic and environmental sustainability of small farms by employing appropriate scale production and marketing techniques
■ OSU Extension Offices: Find your local Oregon State University Extension Office for upcoming events, classes, and resources
■ U.S. Department of Agriculture: USDA wants to ensure that veterans looking to return home, or start a new career on a farm or in a rural community have the tools and opportunities they need to succeed