Find support for military and veteran families in Oregon and across the United States, including spouses, partners, children, caregivers, and survivors.
Eligibility differs by program, service status, and family relationship. Contact each organization to confirm current services and availability. Phone numbers below identify the organization or referral service described in the listing.
| Resource & contact | Who it serves | Available support |
|---|---|---|
| ODVA Veterans Service OfficersCall 800-692-9666 | Veterans, spouses, dependents, and survivors. | Help identifying benefits, determining eligibility, and preparing applications and claims. |
| ODVA Family, Dependents and SurvivorsCall 800-692-9666 | Eligible military and veteran family members and survivors. | Information about education, health care, income support, and survivor benefits. |
| Oregon Veterans’ Emergency Financial AssistanceCall 503-373-2085 | Eligible veterans and immediate family members. | One-time emergency financial assistance. Apply through a Veterans Service Office or veteran advocate. |
| ODVA Caregiver ResourcesCall 800-692-9666 | Family members and friends caring for veterans. | Connections to caregiver programs, community services, and support. |
| ODVA Behavioral Health ResourcesCall 800-692-9666 | Veterans and military families seeking support. | Directory of counseling, mental health, trauma, grief, and readjustment resources. |
| Oregon Veteran Benefits MagazineCall 800-692-9666 | Oregon veterans and their families. | Free guide to state and federal benefits, available digitally and by request in print. |
| Oregon National Guard Service Member & Family SupportCall 971-355-3050 | Oregon National Guard service members and families; eligibility varies by program. | Starting point for family readiness, child and youth programs, transition assistance, personal financial counseling, and wellness resources. Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Oregon National Guard Yellow Ribbon ReintegrationCall 971-355-3050 | Eligible deploying and returning service members and their families. | Deployment and reintegration programming connecting families with information, resources, and support. Contact SMFS for current events. |
| Oregon National Guard Survivor Outreach ServicesCall 971-355-3050 | Surviving Army families in Oregon, including Guard, Reserve, and active duty families. | Survivor support and resource connections. Contact SMFS to reach the appropriate program. |
| Returning Veterans ProjectCall 503-954-2259 | Veterans, active duty, Guard, Reserve, and military families in Oregon and Southwest Washington, including partners, parents, siblings, and other close family affected by service. | Free, confidential mental and physical health services from volunteer providers, including individual and family counseling. Contact providers directly through the directory. Availability varies; prescriptions may involve a cost. |
| Resource & contact | Who it serves | Available support |
|---|---|---|
| VA Family and Caregiver Benefits | Eligible spouses, dependent children, survivors, and caregivers. | Central guide to family health care, education, survivor compensation, and caregiver benefits. |
| Vet Centers | Eligible veterans and service members; family participation must meet program criteria. | Confidential, no-cost counseling in a community setting. May include couples and family counseling. VA health care enrollment is not required. Link opens Portland Vet Center. |
| VA Caregiver Support ProgramCall 855-260-3274 | People caring for eligible veterans. | Education, peer support, coaching, training, and referrals. General and comprehensive assistance programs have different eligibility requirements. |
| VA Portland Caregiver SupportCall 503-273-5210 | Caregivers of veterans served by VA Portland. | Local caregiver support and connections to VA and community services. |
| VA Southern Oregon Caregiver SupportCall 855-260-3274 | Caregivers of veterans served by VA Southern Oregon. | Local caregiver coordination, education, resources, and support. National support line listed below can help connect you. |
| CHAMPVA | Qualifying spouses, dependent children, survivors, and certain approved primary family caregivers. | Cost-sharing coverage for eligible health care services and supplies. |
| VA Education and Career Benefits for Family Members | Eligible spouses, dependent children, and survivors. | Transferred education benefits, Chapter 35 educational assistance, and the Fry Scholarship, subject to each program’s requirements. |
| Supportive Services for Veteran Families, SSVFCall 877-424-3838 | Low-income veteran families experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk. | Housing stability services through community providers. The number below connects to VA housing resources. |
| VA Portland Military2VA Transition Support | Transitioning service members, veterans, families, and caregivers. | Help navigating VA health care, case management, and family benefits counseling. |
| VA Southern Oregon Returning Service Member Care | Eligible returning service members, veterans, and families. | Transition support, health care navigation, and family benefits counseling. |
| VA Portland Fisher House | Families of veterans and service members receiving qualifying VA Portland care. | Family lodging support at the Vancouver VA campus. Contact the care team about eligibility and availability. |
| Resource & contact | Who it serves | Available support |
|---|---|---|
| Military OneSourceCall 800-342-9647 | Eligible service members and families, including Guard and Reserve; eligible transitioning families generally retain access for 365 days after separation or retirement. | Information and referrals, nonmedical counseling, financial guidance, parenting, deployment, and transition resources. |
| Military and Family Life Counseling, MFLCCall 800-342-9647 | Eligible service members, families, and survivors. | Free, confidential nonmedical counseling for relationships, parenting, deployment, adjustment, and everyday stress. Military OneSource can help locate services. |
| TRICARE | Eligible military families, retirees, survivors, and Guard/Reserve families. | Health coverage based on sponsor status and DEERS eligibility. Guard and Reserve options can change with activation status. |
| American Red Cross Service to the Armed ForcesCall 877-272-7337 | Military members, veterans, and families; eligibility varies by service. | Emergency communication with military commands, resource connections, and resilience and reconnection workshops. Hero Care number below. |
| Blue Star Families | Military and veteran families. | Community connections, local and virtual events, spouse career support, caregiver resources, and family support programs. |
| National Military Family Association | Military spouses, children, and teens; program eligibility varies. | Military spouse scholarships, Operation Purple camps, teen programs, and family advocacy. |
| Military Child Education Coalition | Military-connected children and families, including Guard, Reserve, and veteran families. | School transition assistance, education consultations, parent webinars, and student peer support programs. |
| MilitaryChildCare.com | Eligible military families. | Search military-operated child care and explore child care fee assistance programs. |
| Elizabeth Dole Foundation / Hidden Heroes | Military and veteran caregivers and their families. | Caregiver peer connections, mental wellness resources, education, financial wellness information, and assistance programs with separate eligibility requirements. |
| Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, TAPS | Anyone grieving a military or veteran loved one, regardless of relationship or circumstances of death. | Grief support, peer connections, counseling referrals, survivor gatherings, and programs for children and young adults. |
| Military Relief OrganizationsCall 800-342-9647 | Eligible service members and families; requirements differ by organization. | Emergency financial help through Army Emergency Relief, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Air Force Aid Society, and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance. Military OneSource can help identify options. |
Resource information compiled October 16, 2026. Linked organization websites provide current eligibility and service details.
