Deschutes County Veterans' Services
Phone, Locations and Hours
(541) 385-3214
BEND LOCATION:
Mike Maier Building
1130 NW Harriman Street
Bend, OR 97703
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Closed noon to 1:00 p.m. for lunch
REDMOND LOCATION:
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
236 NW Kingwood Ave.
Redmond, OR 97756
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Second and Last Thursday of each month.
Closed noon to 1:00 p.m. for lunch
LA PINE LOCATION:
APPOINTMENT PREFERRED - Call 541-385-3214 option 1
51340 U.S. Hwy 97
La Pine, OR 97739-9871
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. first and third Tuesday of each month.
Closed noon to 1:00 p.m. for lunch
Veterans' Mental Health Resources
- If you are having an immediate crisis, please call 911
- If you are having a mental crisis, please call 988
- Veterans' Mental Health Resources Directory
You Are Not Forgotten
We help military veterans and their families get the benefits they've earned.
Our Veterans Service Officers are well-trained and know how to get you the benefits you deserve.
Call us with questions about VA claims or other veterans' benefits at (541) 585-VETS. We will return your call as quickly as possible.
If we are unable to leave you a voicemail or speak with you after 3 tries during a 2-week period, we will help other veterans. If this happens, please call us again. You can also contact us by email at vets@deschutes.org.
Get the Benefits You've Earned
We are here to assist and advocate for military veterans and their families. We can help you get your benefits, including:
- compensation
- pension
- healthcare
- education
- home loan
- homeless assistance
Make An Appointment
Make your appointment by calling (541) 585-VETS, or emailing vets@deschutes.org.
Before coming to your appointment, here's what you need to know:
What to bring
Please bring the following documents to your appointment. If you are missing documents needed to process your claim, we will help you get them.
Proof of Military Service, preferably original DD214 or discharge document.
We can make a certified copy if you show us the original. If you do not have the discharge document, please attempt to know the dates of active duty service or the veteran's service number.
Doctor's name, address, and telephone number.
We will obtain the necessary medical information about current disabilities and/or limitations. If you have private medical records, please bring these to your appointment.
Marriage Certificate for current marriage.
If veteran or current spouse or widow had previous marriages, a complete marital history for all parties, to include when a marriage began and when it ended and the name of the former spouse(s).
