GOVERNOR’S TASK FORCE GOVERNOR’S TASK FORCE ON VETERANS’ SERVICESON VETERANS’ SERVICES

Veterans’ Benefits and Support System

Veterans’ ServicesVeterans’ Services

Federal StateCountyService OrganizationsPrivate Organizations

Federal Veterans’ ServicesFederal Veterans’ Services

Department of Veterans AffairsDepartment of DefenseDepartment of LaborDepartment of EducationSmall Business AdministrationNational Personnel Records Center

Department of Veterans Department of Veterans AffairsAffairs

Veterans Benefit Administration– Service-Connected Compensation – Non-Service Connected Pension– Education (GI Bill and Vocational Rehabilitation)– Survivor Benefits

Veterans Hospital Administration– VA Medical Centers– Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC)– Vet Centers– Rehabilitation Centers

Veterans Cemetery Administration

VA Health CareVA Health Care

VA Hospitals– Portland VA Medical Center– Roseburg VA Medical Center

VA CBOCs– Bend– Bandon– Brookings– Eugene– Klamath Falls– Salem– Warrenton

VA Health CareVA Health Care

Vet Centers (PTSD)– Portland– Salem– Eugene– Grants Pass

White City Rehabilitation Center

VA Cemetery AdministrationVA Cemetery Administration

Willamette National CemeteryEagle Point National CemeteryRoseburg National Cemetery

Department of DefenseDepartment of Defense

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)

U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program

U.S. Department of LaborU.S. Department of Labor

Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)– Protects civilian job rights and benefits of

veterans

Veterans Employment and Training Services (VETS)– Provides veterans with tools for workplace

success

U.S. Department of EducationU.S. Department of Education

Troops to Teachers– Troops to Teachers is a U.S. Department of

Education and Defense Department program that helps eligible military personnel begin a new career as teachers in public schools where their skills, knowledge and expertise are most needed.

Small Business AdministrationSmall Business Administration

Patriot Express Loan – The U.S. Small Business Administration has

implemented the Patriot Express Loan for veterans and members of the military community wanting to establish or expand small businesses.

National Personnel Records National Personnel Records Center (NPRC)Center (NPRC)

Maintains most military records, including separation documents and DD-214s, service medical records, 201 files, and others.

State Veterans’ ServicesState Veterans’ Services

Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Oregon Military Department Oregon Employment Department Oregon Department of Education Oregon Department of Human Services Oregon Housing and Community Services Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Oregon Department of Oregon Department of Veterans’ AffairsVeterans’ Affairs

ODVA has seven main areas that serve veterans:– Claims and Counseling – ORVET Home Loans– Small Business Repair Loan– Educational Aid– Veterans’ Home – Conservatorship– Emergency Grant

ODVA Claims and CounselingODVA Claims and Counseling

OVDA maintains a staff of accredited Veteran Service Officers who represent veterans in their claims with the federal VA. VSOs also refer veterans to needed services, such as mental health, addiction rehabilitation, and employment services. VSO are a gateway to VA benefits and health care.

ORVET Home LoansORVET Home Loans

ODVA has been providing low-interest home loans to veterans for more than 60 years. Veterans who have discharged in the last 30 years are eligible for an ODVA home loan.

Small Business Repair LoanSmall Business Repair Loan

While deployed, many veterans’ businesses have suffered setbacks. To help veterans re-establish their business, ODVA, in coordination with the Department of Economic Development, has implemented a small business repair loan. Qualified veterans may obtain loans up to $20,000.

Educational AidEducational Aid

ODVA offers veterans who are attending college an educational aid of $150 per term. At this time, this money cannot be provided at the same time the veteran is receiving federal educational assistance. However, ODVA has a bill slated for the 2009 legislature to allow concurrent receipt of both benefits.

Veterans’ HomeVeterans’ Home

ODVA completed the construction of the state’s first Veterans’ Home in 1997. “A Place Where Honor Lives,” the Veterans’ Home is a 151-bed skilled nursing facility for veterans and their spouses. ODVA would like to build a second Veterans’ Home in the near future.

ConservatorshipConservatorship

There are times when the federal VA deems a veteran unable to handle his or her own financial affairs. ODVA maintains a Conservatorship unit that can be appointed to handle the finances of these vulnerable veterans.

Emergency GrantEmergency Grant

ODVA established an emergency grant system to help veterans who have health and welfare emergencies, such as evictions, power shuts offs, and lack of basic necessities. ODVA’s one-time emergency grant has helped hundreds of veterans get over the hump and allow them to get back on their feet.

Oregon Military Department Oregon Military Department

Reintegration Team– Works with veterans to direct them to federal,

state, local, and grassroots services, including VA benefits, health care, mental health, addiction rehabilitation, employment, family support, and education. Provides support to veteran and family during reintegration period after deployment.

Oregon Employment Oregon Employment DepartmentDepartment

Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER)

Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialists (DVOPS)

Temporary Unemployment Insurance– Recently discharged veteran attending college

and not working

Oregon Department of Oregon Department of EducationEducation

Tuition Waiver Program – Tuition for bachelors degree waived for

dependents of soldiers killed on active duty or 100 percent disabled since September 2001

Department of Human Department of Human ServicesServices

Health Care (low-income OHP/Medicaid)Food StampsVocational RehabilitationMental HealthAddiction RehabilitationSenior Services

Oregon Housing and Oregon Housing and Community ServicesCommunity Services

Home Ownership Affordable Housing Affordable Rental Housing Low-Income Housing Emergency Housing Low Income Energy Assistance Program Oregon Energy Assistance Program Low Income Weatherization Program Food Programs

Oregon Department of Parks Oregon Department of Parks and Recreationand Recreation

Service-connected disabled veterans receive free parks pass.

Oregon Department of Fish Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlifeand Wildlife

Service-connected disabled veterans with a disability rating of higher than 25 percent receive free hunting and fishing license

County ServicesCounty Services

County Veteran Service Officers (34 Counties)

Mental HealthAddiction RehabilitationHousingProperty Tax Assessment Reduction for

Disabled VeteransPrograms specific to each county

Service OrganizationsService Organizations Air Force Sergeants Association American Ex-Prisoners of War Association American Legion (VSO) American Merchant Marine Veterans American Red Cross American Veterans - AMVETS (VSO) Blinded Veterans of Oregon Disabled American Veterans (VSO) 1st Marine Division Fleet Reserve Association Greater Salem Veterans Organizations Jewish War Veterans of the US Korean War Veterans Association Marine Corps League

Military Officers Association of America Military Order of the Purple Heart (VSO) Military Order of the World wars National Association of Atomic Veterans Navy League of the United states Non Commissioned Officers Association Paralyzed Veterans of America (VSO) Retired Enlisted Association United States Navy Association United Veterans Groups of Oregon Veterans of Foreign Wars (VSO) Vietnam Veterans of America Women Veterans Association Women Marines Association

American Legion, AMVETS, DAV, Military Order of the Purple Heart, PAV, and VFW all have Veteran Service Officers who represent veterans in their claims before the federal VA

Private OrganizationsPrivate Organizations

Helmets to Hardhats Returning Veterans Resource

Project NW Gold Star Wives of America Silver Star Families of America Blue Star Mothers Of America Veterans of Oregon

Operation Love Boxes Operation Home Front Central City Concern Northwest Indian Veteran

Association Faith-Based Organizations

– Salvation Army– Union Gospel Mission– Interfaith Hospitality

Network– Church Fellowship Funds