Best Veterans in Indiana — 15 resources

About Veterans for Women

Women veterans are the fastest-growing segment of the VA system and have access to dedicated Women Veterans Program Managers at every VA medical center. The VA covers gender-specific primary care, maternity care, mental health (including military sexual trauma counseling, free regardless of discharge status), and the Women Veterans Call Center (1-855-VA-WOMEN). The VA Crisis Line (dial 988, press 1) is staffed 24/7. Disability compensation, GI Bill education benefits, VA home loans, and Vocational Rehabilitation are processed through regional VA offices, and state Veterans Service Organizations (American Legion, VFW, DAV) help file claims for free. This directory includes Women Veterans Program Managers, state VSOs, and veteran legal clinics.

Veterans in Indiana

Indiana superior and circuit courts hear family matters in all 92 counties, with some counties operating dedicated domestic relations divisions. The Child Support Bureau operates under DCS. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, and South Bend are the largest metros. Indiana Legal Services and the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence offer civil legal aid and shelter referrals for women.

15 Resources

1. Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs — Free

IDVA at 302 W Washington in the Indiana Government Center is the state agency for Indiana's 400,000 veterans, including women veterans. Service officers help with VA claims, the state Military Family Relief Fund, and county VSO referrals. Call 317-232-3910 weekdays 8am to 4:30pm.

317-232-3910 · 302 W Washington St, Room E120, Indianapolis, IN 46204 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

2. VA Indianapolis Medical Center — Women Veterans — Free

Richard L. Roudebush VAMC at 1481 W 10th St in downtown Indianapolis has a dedicated Women's Health Clinic offering primary care, gender-specific care, and a designated Women Veterans Program Manager. Call 317-554-0000 weekdays 8am to 4:30pm to enroll or schedule.

317-554-0000 · 1481 W 10th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

3. VA Northern Indiana Health Care — Fort Wayne — Free

VA Northern Indiana at 2121 Lake Ave in Fort Wayne, paired with the Marion campus, serves women veterans across northern Indiana with primary care, women's health, mental health, and a Women Veterans Program Manager. Call 260-426-5431 weekdays 8am to 4:30pm.

260-426-5431 · 2121 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

4. HVAF of Indiana — Free

Helping Veterans And Families at 964 N Pennsylvania in Indianapolis runs transitional and permanent supportive housing for homeless and at-risk veterans, including a women veterans' track. Call 317-951-0688 weekdays 8am to 5pm to start intake; HVAF coordinates closely with the Indianapolis VAMC and HUD-VASH.

317-951-0688 · 964 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

5. American Legion of Indiana — Women Veterans — Free

The American Legion Department of Indiana at 700 N Pennsylvania in Indianapolis is the state headquarters for one of the country's largest VSOs. Accredited service officers file VA claims for women veterans at no charge. Call 317-630-1200 weekdays 8am to 4:30pm to find a post near you.

317-630-1200 · 700 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

6. Volunteers of America Indiana — Veterans Services — Free

VOA Indiana at 3500 DePauw Blvd in Indianapolis operates SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families), helping low-income veteran families and women veterans prevent homelessness or rapidly rehouse. Call 317-686-5800 weekdays 8am to 5pm.

317-686-5800 · 3500 DePauw Blvd, Suite 2050, Indianapolis, IN 46268 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

7. VA Women Veterans Health Care — Free

The national VA Women's Health office sets the standards that the Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Marion VA facilities operate under, including comprehensive primary care, maternity coordination through community providers, and MST-specific care for survivors of military sexual trauma.

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8. Women Veterans Call Center — Free

1-855-VA-WOMEN (829-6636) is staffed Mon-Fri 8am to 10pm Eastern by women VA reps who can help Indiana women veterans understand benefits, enroll in care at Roudebush or VA Northern Indiana, and connect to the local Women Veterans Program Manager.

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9. Veterans Crisis Line — Free

Dial 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net — 24/7 confidential support staffed by responders many of whom are veterans themselves. Indiana calls can be coordinated with the local VA suicide-prevention coordinator at Roudebush or VA Northern Indiana.

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10. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) — Free

DAV chapters across Indiana provide free VA claims assistance and the DAV Transportation Network that drives veterans to VA medical appointments at Roudebush and VA Northern Indiana when they cannot drive themselves.

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11. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) — Free

VFW Department of Indiana posts run accredited service-officer programs that help women veterans file VA disability and pension claims at no charge. The state and local posts also offer community space and emergency-assistance grants.

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12. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America — Free

IAVA's Quick Reaction Force is a free case-management service for post-9/11 Indiana veterans — many of whom served in Indiana National Guard 76th IBCT deployments — connecting them to VA benefits, mental health, and education resources.

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13. Wounded Warrior Project — Free

WWP runs free mental-health, career, and adaptive-sports programs for post-9/11 wounded warriors and their families. Indiana veterans can connect to Project Odyssey retreats, WWP Talk peer support, and Warriors to Work job placement.

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14. Service Women's Action Network (SWAN) — Free

SWAN advocates for active-duty servicewomen and women veterans on issues such as MST, parental leave, and equipment fit. Useful for Indiana women navigating VA care for service-connected conditions specific to women's bodies.

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15. Military OneSource — Free

Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647 is the DoD-funded 24/7 helpline for service members, recent veterans (up to 365 days after separation), and their families — useful for Indiana Guard and Reserve women navigating deployment, PCS, or transition.

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Frequently Asked

How many veterans resources are in Indiana?
Women's Corner tracks 15 veterans resources for women in Indiana.
Are veterans resources in Indiana free?
15 of the 15 listed veterans resources in Indiana are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Indiana have veterans resources?
Listings span cities including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne.
What are some examples of veterans resources in Indiana?
Featured entries include Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs, VA Indianapolis Medical Center — Women Veterans, VA Northern Indiana Health Care — Fort Wayne, HVAF of Indiana, American Legion of Indiana — Women Veterans.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
6 of 15 Indiana veterans listings include phone numbers.
Are there VA benefits specifically for women veterans?
Yes. Every VA Medical Center has a Women Veterans Program Manager (WVPM) who coordinates primary care, gynecology, maternity, mental health, and MST (Military Sexual Trauma) services. Call the Women Veterans Call Center at 1-855-829-6636 — staffed by women veterans — for benefits, claims, and referrals.
I experienced MST — what help is available?
Every VA facility provides free MST counseling and treatment regardless of discharge status, length of service, or whether you reported it at the time. You don't need a service-connected disability rating. Call the Vet Center hotline at 1-877-927-8387 for confidential counseling, or 988 then press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.
How do I file a VA disability claim?
File online at VA.gov/disability or with help from an accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO) — DAV, AMVETS, VFW, and American Legion all provide free claim filing. Don't pay anyone for claim help — it's illegal for non-accredited people to charge. Average wait is 4–6 months. Appeals are common; don't give up after a first denial.
Is there housing help for homeless women veterans?
Yes. HUD-VASH provides Section 8 vouchers paired with VA case management for homeless veterans. SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) prevents and ends homelessness with rapid rehousing funds. Call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) — the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, 24/7.