Veteran Advisory Committee
Address: 700 Summer St. NE, Salem 97301-1285
Phone: 503-373-2383
Contact: Robert VanVoorhis, Vice-Chair
Statutory Authority: ORS
406.210
Advisory committee members are military veterans appointed by the Governor to act as advocates for veteran issues and represent veteran concerns across Oregon. As an advisory committee, they are informed by the broader veterans’ community they serve.
Aging Veteran Services
Address: 700 Summer St. NE, Salem 97301-1285
Phone: 503-373-2028
Contact: Kelly Breshears, Director
The Aging Veteran Services Division administers the Conservatorship and Representative Payee program, the Veteran Volunteer Program, and the Aging Veteran Outreach program. They also oversee the states’ two Oregon Veterans’ Homes located in The Dalles and Lebanon.
Appeals and Special Advocacy
Address: 700 Summer St. NE, Salem 97301-1285
Phone: 503-373-2232
Contact: Joe Glover, Director
The division is responsible for the statewide training and certification of Veteran Service Officers to provide free benefits counseling and claims services to veterans, survivors and dependents. The division also provides veterans appeal representation and special advocacy for traditionally underserved veterans, including women, LGBTQ+, and houseless veterans.
Home Loan Program
Address: 700 Summer St. NE, Salem 97301-1285
Phone: 503-373-2051; Toll-free: 1-888-673-8387 (within Oregon)
Contact: Cody Cox, Manager
ODVA offers a state veterans’ home loan separate from the Federal VA Home Loan Guaranty Program. Veterans are eligible to use the loan as a lifetime benefit and the program is designed to provide veterans the lowest interest rate possible.
Strategic Partnerships
Address: 700 Summer St. NE, Salem 97301-1285
Phone: 503-931-5780
Contact: Sheronne Blasi, Director
The Strategic Partnerships Division manages statewide partnerships supporting veteran benefit and service delivery across the state including the administration of several grants. The division also serves the State Approving Agency, responsible for oversight of higher learning institutions and training facilities approved to accept G.I. Bill® benefits. Strategic Partnerships provide special advocacy services and outreach to Oregon’s increasingly diverse veteran population, including student, tribal and incarcerated veterans.