Veteran’s Services

541Vets and Tactical Career Training: a digital library currently featuring the Tactical Career Training videos, podcasts, community, business, and occupational spotlights: https://www.oregon.gov/EMPLOY/jobseekers/Pages/Veterans.aspx#tactical-career-training

Arrow Passage: article discussing how veteran substance abuse hurts our troops when they return home.   Includes ways to help them overcome their substance use disorders https://www.arrowpassage.com/veteran-substance-abuse/

Boots to Business: Boots to Business (B2B) is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) providing an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership fundamentals. Active Duty Service members (including National Guard and Reserve), Veterans of all eras, and spouses are eligible to participate (one-page Flyer)

Career OneStop for Veterans: a great source to explore military-to-civilian careers, educational opportunities, benefits/assistance, and more.  Provided by the US Department of Labor.

Easter Seals Employment Program: military and veteran’s program  https://www.easterseals.com/oregon/our-programs/military-veteran-services/

Looking for a job or a career? If you want a career visit the Helmets To Hardhats website. This non-profit program connects transitioning active-duty military service members, veterans, National Guard and Reservists with skilled training and quality career opportunities in the construction Industry.

Oregon Employment Department Veteran Services: https://www.oregon.gov/EMPLOY/jobseekers/Pages/Veterans.aspx

Veteran’s Medicare Benefits Resource  https://www.medicareplans.com/va-military-and-medicare-benefits-resource/s/

Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) website. The Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) pilot program is an opportunity earned through service for veterans, veterans currently serving in the National Guard and Reserve, and their spouses to take control of their careers through workshops to help meet their employment goals.

Employment Navigator & Partnership Pilot Employment Navigator & Partnership Pilot website. The Employment Navigator(EN) and Partnership Pilot (ENPP) provide one-on-one career assistance to interested transitioning service members, and their spouses, at select military installations worldwide.

Jackson County Veteran Services (VA claims): https://jacksoncountyor.org/hhs/Veterans-Services/Resources/VA-Claims-Assistance

Columbiacare (treatment programs, housing, and more): http://www.columbiacare.org/index.html

VA White City: https://www.va.gov/southern-oregon-health-care/locations/white-city-va-medical-center/

ACCESS (food and housing assistance): https://www.accesshelps.org/veteranassistance//

Southern Oregon University (Veterans’ Center): https://socialjustice.sou.edu/vmf//

Josephine County Veterans Service Office: https://www.co.josephine.or.us/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=165

Veteran Suicide Awareness and Car Show

• The Josephine County Veterans Service Office is having another Veteran Suicide Awareness and Car Show Saturday September 17, 2022 at the corner of 5th and D Street, Grants Pass. The flyer with more info is here.

Grants Pass Vet Center: https://www.va.gov/grants-pass-vet-center/

RCC Veterans Services: https://www.roguecc.edu/Veterans/default.asp

Grants Pass VA Clinic: https://www.va.gov/southern-oregon-health-care/locations/grants-pass-va-clinic/

United Community Action Network: https://www.ucancap.org/