1611 Virginia Ave., Ste 212, Box 406, North Bend , Oregon 97459 Hours: 9am-3:30pm Monday-Friday
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541-756-8718 (Office) 541-756-8758 (Fax)
Southwestern Oregon Veterans Outreach
Adverse Childhood Experiences(ACEs) and Veterans- Free Virtual Presentation 11/3 from 11:30am-1pm
Free Virtual Training – ACEs and Veterans Thursday, November 3, 11:30 Am -1 pm Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-learn-and-connect-aces-and-veterans-tickets-433198266677 Research has shown some surprising correlations between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), child abuse, and military service. Research also shows apparent connections… Read More
Thandiwe Nelson-Brooks appointed Interim Director for Roseburg VA Health Care System
Thandiwe Nelson-Brooks has been appointed interim medical center director of Roseburg VA Health Care System as of September 1, 2022. Nelson-Brooks has more than 20 years of experience in clinical and administrative health care leadership and began her… Read More
Oregon Veteran Volunteer Training Program to Virtual Training Seminar Oct. 26-27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) is seeking volunteers for its Veteran Volunteer Program who are interested in serving aging veterans in their own communities by helping veterans learn how to access potential earned benefits and resources…. Read More
Update: Veteran COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccinations
Roseburg VA Health Care System (RVAHCS) encourages eligible Veterans to get their influenza and COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccinations through one of the following options: 1) NEW Eugene HCC Lobby Walk-in Clinics for enrolled Veterans, no appointment needed. Saturdays,… Read More
Oregon Veteran Volunteer Training Program to Virtual Training Seminar Oct. 26-27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (Lane & Douglas)
Press Release The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) is seeking volunteers for its Veteran Volunteer Program who are interested in serving aging veterans in their own communities by helping veterans learn how to access potential earned benefits… Read More
VA Disability Rates to increase 8.7% beginning January 1, 2023
The Social Security Administration recently announced that the Cost of Living Allowance will increase to 8.7% beginning January 1, 2023. Veterans with 10% or higher will benefit from this increase. See the charts below.
2022 Coos Bay-North Bend Veterans Stand Down August 19, 2022
For more information, contact: coosbaynorthbendstanddown@gmail.com Register at: bit.ly/CBNB-StandDown
About Southwestern Oregon Veterans Outreach, Inc.
(SOVO) helps bridge the gap between what is available and what is needed to assist in meeting the needs of our veterans and their families. SOVO helps ensure that veterans receive the benefits they are due for their service to our country. Coos County, Oregon has approximately 6000 veterans and one County Veterans Service Officer.
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VA Health Care and Benefits Expanded for Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substance
ODVA The PACT Act expands VA health care and benefits for veterans exposed to Burn Pits, Agency Orange, Radiation and other toxic substances. This law helps us provide generations of veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve… Read More