AMERICAN ADDICTION CENTERS (AAC)
- Treatment Options for PTSD and Addiction [americanaddictioncenters.org] provides information on the signs of PTSD, substance abuse and its connection to PTSD, a look at military and veterans with PTSD, and how to get help.
- Veterans’ Mental Health Issues [veteranaddiction.org] discusses a range of veteran health concerns such as depression, PTSD, anxiety, and substance abuse with interesting statistics related to each.
- Veteran Drug & Alcohol Rehab [americanaddictioncenters.org] gives statistics of U.S. veterans with substance addiction, how mental health and chronic pain affect addiction, and additional support groups for veterans.
- Virtual Support and online addiction meetings
HEALTH
Indiana County Veterans Service Offices:
The County Veterans Service Offices are a local point of contact for veterans in their county to assist with all veteran issues. https://www.in.gov/dva/2370.htm
NO ONE LEFT BEHIND!
Vet to Vet Assistance:
VA Suicide Hotline - 1800-273-8255
NVF Lifeline for Vets - 1-888-777-4443
National Suicide Hotline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Stop Soldier Suicide - 1800-273-8255 #1
HOUSING
USA.gov housing help for veterans who are older, homeless, or who have a disability.
Indiana Assistance
Emergency Housing:
Dial 211
Food Assistance
Immediate Food Aid:
If you're hungry now:
Call the USDA National Hunger Hotline - 1-866-348-6479
Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM Eastern Time
Meals on Wheels Indy:
(No age restriction. Physician must provide a diet prescription. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify) meaisonwheelsindyorg - 317-252-5558
VETERAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
- Provides financial assistance for overdue bills, repairs, auto payments, child and dependent care, Dental, food assistance, medical, moving and relocation, rent and mortgage, travel and transportation, utilities, home repairs, Vision.
- Must have actively served post 9/11 and suffered a post 9/11 wound, illness. or iniurv in the line of duty.
- Must have a Honorable or General Under Honorable Conditions Discharge.
- Can help Active and Deployed Service Members and Families. Must Apply Online
Phone: 317-630-1300
bmiller@indianalegion.org
programs@indianalegion.org
A qualifying Veteran is defined as a member of the United States armed Forces serving on Federal Orders current under Title 10, OR Veteran possessing an up-to-date membership in the American Legion.
Women Veterans Only
- H.O.M.E. — Housing Outreach Mentorship Encouragement Program
- Provides transition housing, on-site case management, food, clothing, transportation, child care subsidy/assistance, employment support, and other essentials.
- Must have an Honorable or Under Honorable Conditions Discharge.
- Must be willing to adhere to terms of the Resident Agreement and 2Year Plan for Independence.
- S.A.F.E. — Saving Assessment and Financial Education Program
- Proof of Veteran Status
- Copies of Bills that you need assistance with.
- Military ID (if Reserve or Guard)
Phone: 760-725-3680
- Provides immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to post-9/11 combat wounded, critically ill, and catastrophically injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Website has sections including information on the below mentioned, and many more.
- Service Member and Family Support
- Housing Assistance (repairs / updates to make handicap accessible)
- Needs Based Financial Support due to long hospitalizations or rehabilitation.
- Service Dog Programs
- Transition Programs
- Vet 2 Vet Support
- Education and Career Assistance
- Apprenticeship Programs