Veteran Leo McGregor is a happy retired professional and a dedicated volunteer mentor with the Deschutes Veterans Intervention Strategy. The VIS is a Deschutes County-specific program, designed to provide local justice-involved veterans with the opportunity to improve their criminal justice outcomes by helping them address their mental health and/or substance abuse issues that play a role in their criminal activity.
Veterans Outreach with Greg Ford
Greg Ford, Veterans Outreach Specialist at Central Oregon Veterans Center, shares about his work to guide veterans to the many services offered through the Veterans Center in Bend. Greg served in the military himself so he is well aware of what it is like to navigate the system.
Central Oregon Veterans Ranch and Veterans' Issues with Alison Perry and Gary Bridwell
Alison Perry, founder and executive director of the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch, and a very special guest, Vietnam Veteran Gary Bridwell, talk about veterans’ issues and those especially applicable to Vietnam veterans.