I’m a Veteran and Need Help
South Central Indiana offers a range of resources to support veterans and their families, ensuring access to healthcare, housing assistance, employment opportunities, and mental health services.
If you need a safe place to sleep and access to homeless support services, your first step to receiving services would be to contact one of the Coordinated Entry (CE) agencies here. CE agencies connect people experiencing homelessness (or those at risk of becoming homeless) with available housing resources that are the best fit for their situation.
NOTE: See this page for a list of emergency shelters. The page below includes veteran specific resources.
Housing
Get help finding affordable housing
Healthcare
Get connected to VA Healthcare
Benefits
Get help receiving VA Claims & Benefits and financial assistance
Community Support
Find support through veteran affiliated organizations
Veteran Resources
| Location | Resource | Contact | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran Crisis Line IN | 988 visit website | Support | 24/7 confidential support for veterans and their loved ones. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or healthcare to connect. Prefer text? Text 838255 | |
| Semper Fi and American Funds IN | 760-725-3680 visit website | Financial Assistance | Provides immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. | |
| Greene County: Bloomfield | American Legion Post 196 125 S Washington St Bloomfield, IN 47424 | 812-384-9006 visit website | Community Support | Community involvement is offered to support veterans and their families. The American Legion hosts a variety of events for members and youth. |
| Morgan County: Martinsville | American Legion Post 230 701 E Morgan St Martinsville, IN 46151 | 765-342-2799 visit website | Community Support | Community involvement is offered to support veterans and their families. The American Legion hosts a variety of events for members including bingo and support groups. Bingo is hosted on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | American Legion Post 18 1800 West 3rd Street Bloomington , IN 47403 | 812-334-0500 visit website | Community Support | Community involvement is offered to support veterans and their families. Meetings are held monthly for members. The American Legion hosts a variety of events for members including bingo, and they also serve meals for purchase Tu-F from 11am-2pm and 5pm-8pm. |
| National Call Center for Homeless Veterans IN | 877-424-3838 visit website | Housing Navigation, Support | Veterans and their families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness and/or need help transitioning to permanent housing can call to receive assistance and be connected to the nearest VA staff member. 24/7 service is available. | |
| Veteran Justice Outreach Central Line IN | 317-988-3856 | Legal Assistance | The Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) program ensures eligible, justice-involved Veterans have timely access to Veterans Health Administration (VHA) services as clinically indicated and that unnecessary criminalization of mental illness and lengthy incarceration among Veterans is avoided | |
| Veteran Benefits Administration (VBA) Regional Office IN | 1-800-827-1000 visit website | VA Claims & Benefits, VA Services | Assists veterans and their families with benefits-related questions, filing for benefits claims, and checking the status of pending benefits claims. Office Hours: M-F 8am-4pm. | |
| National VA Healthcare Eligibility Line IN | 877-222-8387 visit website | Healthcare, VA Services | Helps veterans and their families determine VA healthcare eligibility. Assistance with the application process is also provided. | |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Bloomington VA Clinic 3098 N Lintel Dr Bloomington, IN 47404 | (812) 336-5723 visit website | Healthcare | An outpatient clinic that offers primary care and specialty health services including mental health services, substance use care, laboratory, pharmacy, gynecology, rehab, social workers, etc. Office Hours: M-F 7:30am-4:30pm. Hours may vary based on the service so checkout the website for more information. |
| Owen County: Spencer | Owen County Veteran Services Department 86 E Market Spencer, IN 47460 | 812-829-5158 visit website | VA Claims & Benefits, VA Services | Assists veterans and their families in Owen County with assistance related to VA benefits. Office Hours: M-F 8am-12pm |
| Martin County: Shoals | Martin County Veteran Affairs Department 129 Main St / PO Box 725 Shoals , IN 47581 | 812-247-2210 visit website | VA Claims & Benefits, VA Services | Assists veterans and their families in Martin County with filing claims for VA benefits, obtaining military records and accessing VA services. Office Hours: Tu & W: 10am-4pm; M,Th,F: By appointment only |
| Greene County: Bloomfield | Greene County Veterans Services Department 217 E Spring St Suite 4 Suite 4 Bloomfield, IN 47424 | (812) 384-2031 visit website | VA Claims & Benefits, VA Services | Assists veterans and their families in Greene County with assistance related to VA benefits. Office Hours: M-F 8am-4pm |
| Lawrence County: Bedford | Lawrence County Veteran Affairs 916 15th Street Room 8 Bedford, IN 47421 | (812) 275-6411 visit website | VA Claims & Benefits, VA Services | Assists veterans and their families in Lawrence County with accessing their claims from the VA. Office Hours (by appointment only): M-F 8:30am-4:30pm |
| Morgan County: Martinsville | Morgan County Veteran Service Office 10 E Washington St. Suite 124A Martinsville, IN 46151 | (812) 275-6411 visit website | VA Claims & Benefits, VA Services | Assists veterans and their families in Morgan County with filing claims for VA benefits, obtaining military records and accessing VA services. Office Hours (appointment required): M-F 8am-4pm; Walk-Ins: Tu & Th 9am-3pm |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Monroe County Veterans Service Office 214 W 7th St. Suite 100 Bloomington, IN 47404 | (812) 349-2537 visit website | VA Claims & Benefits, VA Services | Assists veterans and their families in Monroe County with filing claims for VA benefits, obtaining military records and accessing VA services. Office Hours: M-F 9am-4pm |
| Morgan County: | Helping Veterans and Families (HVAF) | (317) 951-0688 visit website | Financial Assistance, Housing Navigation | Helps and supports low-income veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness through housing, case management, and food services. Office Hours: M-F 8am-5pm; Pantry and Clothing Hours: Tu & Th 11:30am-2:30pm |
| Greene County, Lawrence County, Monroe County, Morgan County: | Volunteers of America (VOA) | (855) 332-8387 visit website | Financial Assistance, Housing Navigation | Helps and supports low-income veterans who are homeless, at risk of homelessness and/or need help transitioning to permanent housing. |