Resources for Support |
Healing on the Homefront 2009 meeting schedule and topics (PDF - 321K) Call 1-800-273-TALK if you or someone you know is in an emotional crisis. Press 1 for Veterans. |
The Clark County Veteran's Relief Fund provides emergency relief for the area's indigent veterans. These veterans have access to the fund as outlined in the Policies and Procedures. The fund is administered by the Veteran's Resource Committee (VRC). The VRC meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m. at the 40 et 8 Chateau, 7607 NE 26th Ave, Vancouver, WA.
Assistance is available through a veteran's case management officer contracted through Columbia River Mental Health Services. The case management officer is stationed at the Veteran's Administration campus in Vancouver. To schedule an appointment, call the office (360) 397-8478, cell (360) 991-3685 or email vetfund@gmail.com.
Veterans Assistance Program brochure (PDF - 86K)
Clark County Code Chapter 2.29 Veteran's Relief (PDF - 28K)
Policies and Procedures for Administration of the Veterans Relief Fund of Clark County (PDF - 112K)
Returning Soldiers |
Facts About Our Local Veterans:
According to the 2008 American Community Survey conducted by the US Census Bureau, there are 36,950 veterans in Clark County. The median income of all Clark County veterans in 2008 (2008 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $40,979.
Age of Clark County Veterans
| Age Group | Number of Veterans |
| 18 - 34 yrs | 2,094 |
| 35 - 54 yrs | 11,584 |
| 55 - 64 yrs | 9,860 |
| 65 - 74 yrs | 7,004 |
| 75 yrs and older | 6,408 |
Stand Down Report |
Click Here to view the report by the Stand Down Committee for the Stand Down held on September 21, 2009 (PDF - 32K) |
Gender of Clark County Veterans
| Gender | Percent |
| Male | 93.1% |
| Female | 6.9% |
Clark County Veterans Period of Service
| Period of Service | Number of Veterans |
Percent |
| Gulf War (9/2001 or later), no Gulf War (8/1990-8/2001), no Vietnam Era |
1,261 |
3.4% |
| Gulf War (9/2001 or later) and Gulf War (8/1990-8/2001), no Vietnam Era |
1,270 |
3.4% |
| Gulf War (9/2001 or later) and Gulf War (8/1990-8/2001) and Vietnam Era |
0 |
0.0% |
| Gulf War (8/1990-8/2001), no Vietnam Era | 4,045 |
10.9% |
| Gulf War (8/1990-8/2001) and Vietnam Era | 731 |
2.0% |
| Vietnam Era, no Korean War, no World War II | 12,235 |
33.1% |
| Vietnam Era and Korean War, no World War II | 546 |
1.5% |
| Vietnam Era and Korean War and World War II | 60 |
0.2% |
| Korean War, no Vietnam Era, no World War II | 2,442 |
6.6% |
| Korean War and World War II, no Vietnam Era | 203 |
0.5% |
| World War II, no Korean War, no Vietnam Era | 4,313 |
11.7% |
| Between Gulf War and Vietnam Era only | 5,915 |
16.0% |
| Between Vietnam Era and Korean War only | 3,929 |
10.6% |
Total |
36,950 |
100%* |
US Census Bureau, 2008 American Community Survey
* Due to rounding
