Central Oregon Veterans Ranch is a small nonprofit organization in Bend, Oregon that restores purpose and spirit to veterans of all ages and eras of war. Through their innovative, strengths-based approach centered on social determinants of health, they build a community among veterans with high rates of disability, post-traumatic stress, and behavioral health challenges, providing a welcoming support system that reduces self-isolation and fosters belonging.
Using the platform of a working ranch, Central Oregon Veterans Ranch draws veterans together in a natural setting around a common purpose of caring for animals, the land, themselves, and each other. Their unique approach promotes organic healing, allowing veterans to discover a new sense of identity and purpose as they build relationships, find support, learn new skills, and contribute to a new mission. By creating authentic connections and rekindling a sense of trust and belonging, Central Oregon Veterans Ranch is challenging veteran suicide and changing the paradigm of how we care for veterans.
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