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2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember telephone number that connects people with important community services, including transportation options for people with disabilities.

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Information on treatment centers and programs by client type and special focus, including chronic pain and treatment vs. jail. Also provides information on programs for specific types of drug addictions and programs for specific age groups and gender.

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Provides emergency assistance, education programs and community programs to airmen and their families.

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Provides a list of Army FRGs located in Oregon, which provide a connection to unit information for spouses and other family members.

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Provides a comprehensive list of family programs, services and resources for Service Members, Veterans and family members located in Oregon.

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Links to the Columbia River Chapter of AUSA, which develops programs and activities that provide community support and serve as liaisons between the Army and local civilian communities.

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Brings independent groups together to assist deployed military units and their families from Oregon and Washington.

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List of DS/USA Chapters in Oregon. Established by disabled Vietnam Veterans, DS/USA offers sports rehabilitation programs, including winter skiing, aquatic sports, competition and special sports events, to anyone with a permanent disability.

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Alerts communities and coordinates emergency responses to damage, injury and loss of life and property due to natural, technological or man-made disasters and emergencies. Provides access to Ready.gov, which is an online emergency planning tool.

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Links to advocacy, employment, housing, health care, legal, financial and other resources available to Service Members, Veterans and families in the State of Oregon.

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Provides information on obtaining Oregon's Veteran and service-related license plates.

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Represents more than 2,000 counties across the U.S. NACo also provides links to important contacts and resources in Oregon counties such as Congressional districts and census data. For more information visit the Web site of your NACo state affiliate.

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Provides governors with services that include representing states in Washington, DC on key issues and developing policy reports on innovative state programs. NGA addresses areas that include education, health and technology and welfare reform. Visit NGAs Web site for information about Oregon.

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Works to strengthen and promote cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance. NLC also provides contact information for many cities and towns in Oregon to connect you to the programs and services they offer in your community.

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A community resource where seniors and people with disabilities in Oregon, along with their caregivers and service providers, can easily access a wide variety of important information about issues that affect their lives.

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Promotes awareness of information and referral services in the Northwestern States of Washington, Oregon and Idaho and advocates for public interests.

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Encourages the expansion of sport and recreational opportunities for individuals with visual impairments in WA, OR, ID and MT and promotes the instruction and education necessary to sustain these activities across the lifespan of an individual.

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Helps low-income households and individuals buy the food they need to meet their nutritional needs. You apply for benefits by completing a state application form.

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Provides Oregon resources for finding legal advice or representation, hiring or using a lawyer and representing yourself or learning about the law.

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Provides information on state Veterans benefits and services, including tax exemptions, recording of military discharge, reemployment rights and educational assistance.

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Directory of pro bono legal programs serving residents of Oregon.

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List of Oregon ESGR Committee contacts. Each committee has trained volunteer ombudsmen who help resolve issues between employers and their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. Services may include Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA ) information, informal mediation and referral services to resolve conflicts.

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Provides list of recreational travel and outdoor recreational opportunities in Oregon.

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Provides information, resources and news for and about the Oregon National Guard.

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Supports the constitutional roles and missions of the National Guard by influencing legislative, congressional and executive action. Also provides health and life insurance benefits, home deferral loan program, scholarships and more.

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Provides post-mobilization support to Oregon National Guard members, commanders and soldiers by establishing a centralized point of contact with the multitude of agencies that provide support and benefits to soldiers and their dependents in transitioning back to their families, their job or school and their community.

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Provides support to Army installations and geographically dispersed military youth who are affected by the global war on terrorism.

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Advocates for Veterans, their dependents and survivors, dedicated to providing quality programs and services to meet current and future needs.

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Fact sheet that describes the full range of VA programs, benefits and services available to Veterans and their families in Oregon. Resources include information on health care facilities, counseling centers and vocational rehabilitation. Download the VA's Oregon fact sheet.

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Statewide point of contact to assist members in accessing Veterans Affairs benefits and healthcare services. Download the TAA contact list to find the Transition Assistance Advisor information for the state of Oregon.

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Provides information and resources for women Veterans residing in Oregon.

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Coordinates effective responses to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies through Oregon's Department of Human Services. Provides access to Ready.gov, which is an online emergency planning tool.

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Provides an overview of Veterans behavioral health care legislation in 2007, including legislation related to mental health and substance use/abuse treatment and alternative sentencing.

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Provides cash assistance to low-income families with children while they strive to become self-sufficient.

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Use the drop down menu on the page to find a list of TCF chapters in Oregon, which offer help with grief resolution after the death of a child.

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Vet Centers provide readjustment counseling and outreach services to all Veterans who served in any combat zone and to their families for military-related issues.

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Provides downloadable copies of VETS NEWS, a newsletter published every other month for Veterans in Oregon and their families.

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