ODVA LGBTQ Vets

ODVA LGBTQ Vets Veteran services for the LGBTQ+ veteran community.

Oregon is a state made up of a diverse veteran community that spans five eras of service and four generations. And now to better serve you, the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Q***r (LGBTQ) Veteran Coordinator office is available to answer your questions and assist with a variety of services.

The VA Portland Health Care System invites women veterans to join its Women Veterans Virtual Town Hall this Thursday Mar...
03/17/2026

The VA Portland Health Care System invites women veterans to join its Women Veterans Virtual Town Hall this Thursday March 19, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT

This online Town Hall will be geared toward providing women veterans with information on menopause and what is available at VA. Women veterans can also expect the Town Hall to provide information regarding:

-Answers to questions about menopause and perimenopause
-Focus group discussions for women veterans
-Discussion regarding future topics for town halls such as this
-Information about the latest in health care services and research from subject matter experts

This virtual Town Hall is open to all veterans, caregivers, spouses and community members.

Register online at https://ow.ly/pUhz50Yvuyj

03/16/2026

Happy Women's Military History Week! Thank you to all of the women who have proudly and bravely served in every conflict in our nation's history.

The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs recognizes and honors women who have served in the United States military throughout our country's history, in every branch of military service. They are the trailblazers and history-makers who played and continue to play a huge role in safeguarding the United States.

If you are a woman veteran or service member, ODVA salutes, recognizes and thanks you for your honorable service and your sacrifice. We honor your courage, your dedication and your commitment, and we pledge to ensure that your history-making contributions to our nation's security and prosperity will never forgotten.

09/12/2025

The Oregon Women Veterans Conference is the largest gathering of women veterans across the state offering not only an opportunity for connection, empowerment, and healing but also to recognize the role that women have held in serving our nation while in uniform and out of the military.

Without our sponsors, this event would not be possible. Thanks to their generous support, this year’s conference — taking place September 27 in Bend — continues to be offered for free for all women veterans in Oregon.

Please join us in thanking the organizations that are making this possible:
🏅 Oregon Lottery
🏅 Together With Veterans
🏅 AARP Oregon
🏅 541VETS
🏅 PNW Veteran Sisters
🏅 American Legion
🏅 Military Officers Association of America – Oregon State Council & Portland Chapter
🏅 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) - Dept. Oregon
🏅 Air & Space Forces Association
🏅 United Veterans' Groups of Oregon (UVGO)
🏅 Warrior Impact
🏅 Save A Warrior
🏅 Reveille & Retreat Project
🏅 Tower Theatre Foundation
🏅 OregonHealthCare.gov

These partners share a deep commitment to recognizing Oregon’s women veterans, and we are honored to have them alongside us.

Learn more about our sponsors — and how you or your organization can donate or sponsor this year’s Women Veterans Conference and help ensure the continued success of this event — at www.wvc.oregondva.com

09/08/2025

Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed September 7–13, 2025, as Oregon Veteran Su***de Prevention Awareness Week.

This observance is a reminder of the invisible wounds many veterans carry, the importance of seeking and offering support, and our shared responsibility to create a culture of care.

Veterans and their families have 24/7 access to confidential support through the Veterans Crisis Line by:

• Dialing 988 and pressing 1
• Chatting online at veteranscrisisline.net
• Texting 838255

Together, we can ensure Oregon’s veterans know that help is available, recovery is possible, and their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

ODVA is also committed to helping veterans and their families find support, hope and connection through our website BeyondTheMilitaryUniform.com — Oregon’s hub for veteran su***de prevention resources.

The site offers tools for self-care, crisis planning, and meaningful connections, along with a comprehensive directory of mental health support. Every veteran’s journey is unique, and this resource is built to meet those diverse needs.

***depreventionawarenessweek

Registration is now open for the 2025 Oregon Women Veterans Conference, the state’s largest gathering dedicated to honor...
07/16/2025

Registration is now open for the 2025 Oregon Women Veterans Conference, the state’s largest gathering dedicated to honoring and supporting women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The biennial event, hosted by the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, will bring together women veterans from across Oregon for a weekend of connection, resources and recognition.

The event is free and open to all women veterans, but registration is required. The 2025 Oregon Women Veterans Conference is being held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Riverhouse Lodge in Bend, which was the planned location of the 2020 event that was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

—Register online at wvc.oregondva.com
—Full press release: https://oregondva.com/2025/07/16/registration-now-open-for-2025-oregon-women-veterans-conference/

06/14/2025

On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress established what would become the United States Army — the oldest and largest branch of our Armed Forces.

For 250 years, the Army has played a vital role in defending our nation, responding to crises, and upholding our shared values at home and around the world.

Today, the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs recognizes and honors the generations of soldiers who have answered the call to serve, including the thousands of Army veterans and service members who call Oregon home.

Learn more about the Army’s 250th anniversary and its historic legacy of service: https://www.army.mil/1775/index.html

The Lincoln County Veterans Services Office will host the 2nd Annual Women Veterans Day Luncheon on Wednesday, June 12, ...
06/03/2025

The Lincoln County Veterans Services Office will host the 2nd Annual Women Veterans Day Luncheon on Wednesday, June 12, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Best Western Plus Agate Beach Inn, located at 3019 N Coast Hwy in Newport, Oregon.

This special event honors the service and contributions of women veterans in recognition of National Women Veterans Day. Open to all women veterans, this gathering provides an opportunity for connection, celebration, and community recognition.

The next meeting of the ODVA Veterans Advisory Committee will be held virtually and in person on Wednesday, June 11, at ...
05/16/2025

The next meeting of the ODVA Veterans Advisory Committee will be held virtually and in person on Wednesday, June 11, at the Oregon Veterans’ Home in Lebanon. More information online at https://ow.ly/kIlw50VTukX.

Join us at our Annual Statewide Memorial Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 26, at the Oregon World War II Memorial,...
05/15/2025

Join us at our Annual Statewide Memorial Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 26, at the Oregon World War II Memorial, located on the grounds of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem (intersection of Cottage and Court Street NE). The ceremony will include remarks from ODVA Director Dr. Nakeia Council Daniels and will also be livestreamed on our Facebook and YouTube channels.

04/09/2025

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Washington County, Oregon's Department of Health and Human Services invites the community to attend the Clothesline Project on April 26 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Washington Street Conference Center (102 SW Washington Street, Hillsboro, OR).

One in five female veterans has reported experiencing military sexual trauma to their VA health care provider. This event offers a safe and supportive space for veterans to connect with others and express their emotions by creating a t-shirt for a future Clothesline Project display. Shirts and supplies will be provided.

For more information, contact Vicki Horn at 503-846-3051 or email [email protected]

04/09/2025

If you or a veteran or military service member you know is looking for support in your wellness and recovery journey, consider joining Join NAMI Multnomah for a FREE in-person peer-led class designed to help you establish and maintain your wellness and recovery.

This course provides a supportive space to connect with fellow Veterans while learning valuable skills for stress management, goal setting, and building a strong support network.

This class will run from April 21 to June 16 (No class on Memorial Day, May 26). It will be every Monday from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and will be in person at Kenilworth Church (4028 SE 34th Ave, Portland, OR 97202). Register online at bit.ly/41if2pr. For questions, contact [email protected]

Take this opportunity to strengthen your well-being with the support of your peers.

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