Veteran Friendly Listeners Program

This program identifies a network of allies that support UO student veterans in the pursuit of their college degree. As students, veterans can feel disconnected from the campus community because they have had such a different life experience than many other students, faculty, and staff. With this program we have developed a network of faculty and staff who are familiar with the veteran experience and are safe resources for veteran students to seek out for information and conversation on topics related to academics, post graduation planning, transitions, pastimes, and their veteran student experience.

Directory of Veteran Friendly Listeners

The Directory of Veteran Friendly Listeners provides a names, contact information, and brief biographies of current Veteran Friendly Listeners.

Testimonials

Read testimonials from other students who have utilized the Veteran Friendly Listeners Program or have had similar experiences.

•  Bryan Longoria
• Jason Alves:

"As a student veteran, I entered the University of Oregon over whelmed, I began going to classes hopping that keeping my head down and moving forward would get me through my 4 years. Quickly I found that keeping my head down was a bit tougher than I thought. I wanted to speak with my professors, and sometimes I wanted to disagree with them and most of all I wanted to tell someone in the university that I had been part of the service and it was relevant. The Veterans Friendly Listener program offers that opportunity I was looking for, a chance share my story and open up with my professors, and faculty members that had Identified as Veterans Friendly listeners."

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Resources for Veteran Friendly Listeners

Use the Resource Brochure to refer student veterans to helpful campus and community resources.

Other Great Links:

UCTC Resources

Information on transitions to civilian and academic life, understanding the war experience, PTSD, panic attacks, and the UCTC.

Military to College Guide

Information on transitions as well as educational and employment resources.

In Their Boots

Stories from veterans and resources for veterans and their families.

Other Resources for Veterans

Student Veterans Of America—Resource Library (Main)
http://www.studentveterans.org/resourcelibrary/

U.S. Veterans Resource Home
http://www.vetsresource.com/

Brain Injury Association of New York State—Veterans Resources
http://www.bianys.org/veterans-resources.htm

Brain Injury Association of Florida (really good resources and info)
http://www.biaf.org/fcs/military-veteran.html

The Jed Foundation—Preventing Suicide and Reducing Emotional Distress for Veterans
http://www.jedfoundation.org/

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
http://www.nchv.org/page.cfm?id=207

Lane County Human Services Commission (Community Action Agency in Lane County)
http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/HHS/HSC/Pages/default.aspx

Veterans and Families.org Resource Page (extensive)
http://www.veteransandfamilies.org/resources.html

National Alliance on Mental Illness—Veterans Resource Page
http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=Veterans_Resources&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=53242&lstid=877

U.S. Health & Human Services—Administration of Children and Families
(ACF is generally a very good resource for community development monies)
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ana/veterans/resources.html

Army STARRS.org Resources
http://www.armystarrs.org/node/11

AmerVets.com—Veteran and Military Publications and Resources (very long list)
http://www.amervets.com/warlib6/warlib6u.htm

USA.gov Veteran Resources
http://www.usa.gov/Federal_Employees/Military_Veterans.shtml

Returning Veterans Project
http://returningveterans.org/links.php

NASPA—Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (really good resources)
http://www.naspa.org/kc/veterans/resources.cfm

Yes! I want to be a Veteran Friendly Listener.

Please compose an email to Gretchen Jewett that includes the following information:

1. Name
2. Position/Title
3. Email
4. Phone
5. Office location
6. A brief personal bio
7. 2-5 Topics you are able to discuss with student veterans