HVAF of Indiana, Inc. (Helping Veterans And Families)

Services: Transitional and permanent housing, case management, employment assistance, food pantry, clothing, and hygiene items. Homeless and at-risk veterans, including families.

Location: 45 E. 10th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Contact: (317) 951-0688

Note: 4-star rating on Charity Navigator. (Also listed at www.in.gov/dva/veterans-services/hvaf-of-indiana-inc/)

Category: Public Non-profit > Housing & Emergency Assistance

Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana – Veterans Resource Center

Services: Rapid rehousing, case management, mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, and employment services for homeless veterans and those at risk of homelessness.

Location: 6919 E. 10th St, Indianapolis, IN 46219

Contact: (317) 686-5800

Note: Accredited by national nonprofit evaluators.

Category: Public Non-profit > Housing & Emergency Assistance

Indy Vet House, Inc.

Services: Provides free lodging for veterans and their families receiving treatment at the Indianapolis VA Medical Center.

Location: 2669 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46222

Contact: (317) 647-5600

Category: Public Non-profit > Housing & Emergency Assistance

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) – Intecare (Example Provider)

Services: Offers case management, financial assistance, and support services to help transition homeless or nearly homeless veterans and their families into permanent housing. (SSVF is a federal program often administered by non-profits).

URL: No direct link for Intecare provided, general SSVF info available through VA.

Note: SSVF is a federal program; Intecare is an example provider.

Category: Public Non-profit > Housing & Emergency Assistance

Operation Job Ready Veterans (OJRV)

Services: Offers employment training, career coaching, and job placement services for veterans and their families.

Note: Also promoted by IN DVA: www.in.gov/dva/find-a-job/operation-job-ready-veterans/

Category: Public Non-profit > Employment & Career Services

INvets

Services: Career placement, resume assistance, interview preparation, and connections to Indiana employers for transitioning service members and veterans. Participates in veteran-focused social events.

Location: 777 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Note: Recognized by the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs. Events listed at INvets Events.

Category: Public Non-profit > Employment & Career Services

Irreverent Warriors

Services: Works to improve veteran mental health and prevent veteran suicide through therapeutic events and a supportive community.

Category: Public Non-profit > Mental Health & Counseling

ASPIN (Affiliated Service Providers of Indiana)

Services: Network providing access to behavioral health and substance abuse services for veterans.

Note: Rural Project Summary: www.ruralhealthinfo.org/project-examples/792

Category: Public Non-profit > Mental Health & Counseling

Veteran's Best Friend Indiana

Services: Provides service dogs to veterans.

Category: Public Non-profit > Animal Assisted Therapy

ICAN (Indiana Canine Assistant Network)

Services: Provides psychiatric assistance service dogs for military veterans.

Category: Public Non-profit > Animal Assisted Therapy

Gennesaret Free Clinics

Services: Provides free medical, dental, and mental health services to the underserved, including veterans.

URL: (Link provided as veterans.ooo - placeholder in original data)

Note: Try searching "Gennesaret Free Clinics Indianapolis" for current information.

Category: Public Non-profit > Medical Care

VETSports Indiana

Services: Offers sports leagues (flag football, softball, cornhole, running, volleyball, hockey, etc.) and events like the "Battle of the Branches" golf fundraiser.

URL: Search "VETSports Indiana Facebook"

Category: Public Non-profit > Sports & Recreation

PGA HOPE – Indiana

Services: Provides free golf instruction to veterans to enhance their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. Regular sessions at Stony Creek Golf Club.

URL: Listed on IN.gov DVA Calendar. Search "PGA HOPE Indiana".

Category: Public Non-profit > Sports & Recreation

Turnstone Veterans Socials (Fort Wayne)

Services: Offers adaptive sports and social events, including wheelchair basketball and guest speaker sessions.

Note: Original URL was "Turnstone Veterans Socials (Actual link might differ slightly, original was turnstone.org)". Search "Turnstone Veterans Socials Fort Wayne".

Category: Public Non-profit > Sports & Recreation

ASAP (Armed Services Arts Partnership) Indianapolis

Services: Offers community and classes in various arts for veterans, service members, and military families.

Category: Public Non-profit > Arts & Culture

Creative Arts for Vets (CAV)

Services: Supports veterans through arts-based approaches, including workshops in sculpture, collage, and printmaking.

Note: Original URL "Creative Arts for Vets (Indiana State Museum)".

Category: Public Non-profit > Arts & Culture

The American Legion, Department of Indiana

Services: Advocacy, community programs, and support for veterans.

Category: Public Non-profit > Community & Networking

Warrior Reunion Foundation

Services: Provides resources and support for veteran reunions.

Category: Public Non-profit > Community & Networking

Indy Warrior Partnership (IWP)

Services: Connects veterans in Central Indiana through community events and local resource networking.

Category: Public Non-profit > Community & Networking

Bob Woodruff Foundation

Services: National non-profit investing in programs to support veterans, including community building.

Note: Impact story linked in original data.

Category: Public Non-profit > Community & Networking

Veterans Support Council – Indianapolis

Services: Provides a directory of shelters, food pantries, legal aid, employment resources, and more for veterans in the Indianapolis area.

URL: (Link provided as veterans.ooo - placeholder in original data). Search "Veterans Support Council Indianapolis".

Category: Public Non-profit > Community & Networking

Indiana Legal Services – Military Assistance Project

Services: Offers free legal assistance to veterans on issues such as housing, benefits, and family law.

URL: (Link provided as veterans.ooo - placeholder in original data). Search "Indiana Legal Services Military Assistance Project".

Category: Public Non-profit > Legal & Advocacy

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) – Indiana

Services: Provides assistance with VA claims, advocacy, and community support for veterans.

Category: Public Non-profit > Legal & Advocacy

Folds of Honor – Indiana Chapter

Services: Educational scholarships for spouses and children of fallen or disabled service members.

Note: 4-star rating on Charity Navigator.

Category: Public Non-profit > Education & Family Support

Easterseals Crossroads – Veteran Services (Indianapolis)

Services: Offers a range of services including employment support, health and wellness programs.

Category: Public Non-profit > Comprehensive Support

Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA)

Services: Assists with state benefits, including property tax deductions, education benefits, and employment resources.

Location: 777 N. Meridian St, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Contact: (317) 232-3910

Category: State of Indiana Resources > Benefits & Services (General)

Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) – Veterans Services

Services: Provides employment services, job training, and resources for veterans.

Category: State of Indiana Resources > Employment & Career Services

Tuition and Fee Exemption for Children of Disabled Veterans & Others

Services: Provides tuition and fee exemptions at state-supported colleges and universities for eligible children of veterans.

Category: State of Indiana Resources > Education & Training

Ivy Tech Community College – Veterans Services

Services: Provides educational resources, benefits counseling, and support services for veteran students.

URL: (Link provided as veterans.ooo - placeholder; refer to Ivy Tech's official website for veteran services)

Note: Search "Ivy Tech Veterans Services" for current information.

Category: State of Indiana Resources > Education & Training

Property Tax Deductions for Veterans

Services: Various property tax deductions for eligible veterans or their surviving spouses.

Category: State of Indiana Resources > Financial Assistance & Tax Relief

Military Family Relief Fund (MFRF)

Services: Provides a one-time grant of up to $2,500 to eligible Indiana veterans and their families facing financial hardship.

Category: State of Indiana Resources > Financial Assistance & Tax Relief

Indiana State Museum – Veteran Art Workshops

Services: Hosts events like "Printmaking With Combat Boots" and "Healing Plants" to promote wellness through art for veterans.

Note: Original URL "Indiana State Museum Programs (Specific veteran workshop links may vary)".

Category: State of Indiana Resources > Healthcare & Wellness

Resident Veteran Hunting and Fishing License

Services: Reduced cost or free hunting and fishing licenses for eligible resident veterans.

Category: State of Indiana Resources > Licensing & Recreation

Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) – Veteran Services

Services: Provides veteran designation on driver's licenses and ID cards, as well as specialized license plates.

URL: (Link provided as veterans.ooo - placeholder; refer to the official IN BMV website)

Note: Search "Indiana BMV Veteran Services" for current information.

Category: State of Indiana Resources > Licensing & Recreation

Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) – HUD-VASH

Services: State administration role for the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program, combining housing choice vouchers with VA supportive services.

Category: State of Indiana Resources > Housing (State Administered Programs)

VA Indiana Health Care

Services: Comprehensive healthcare services for veterans in Indiana.

Category: Federal Resources > Medical Centers & Clinics

Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (Indianapolis)

Services: Comprehensive medical care, including mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and specialized care.

Location: 1481 W. 10th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Contact: (317) 554-0000

Category: Federal Resources > Medical Centers & Clinics

VA Indiana Mental Health Care

Services: Mental health services provided through VA Indiana Health Care.

Category: Federal Resources > Mental Health & Counseling

VA Northern Indiana Health Care - Mental Health Care

Services: Mental health services for veterans in Northern Indiana.

Category: Federal Resources > Mental Health & Counseling

Indianapolis Vet Center

Services: Readjustment counseling, PTSD treatment, military sexual trauma counseling, and bereavement counseling for combat veterans, survivors of military sexual trauma, and their families.

Location: 3833 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Contact: (317) 927-6440

Note: Original URL "vetcenter.va.gov (General Vet Center link; specific page may exist)".

Category: Federal Resources > Mental Health & Counseling

Veterans Crisis Line

Services: Confidential crisis support for veterans and their families. Dial 988 then Press 1.

Category: Federal Resources > Crisis Support

HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)

Services: Combines HUD housing vouchers with VA supportive services to help homeless veterans and their families find and sustain permanent housing.

Contact: Through local VA case managers or the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838).

Category: Federal Resources > Housing Assistance

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)

Services: Provides case management and assistance to prevent the imminent loss of a veteran’s home or to rapidly re-house veterans and their families who are homeless.

Contact: Via local providers or call the VA at 1-877-222-VETS (1-877-222-8387).

Category: Federal Resources > Housing Assistance

Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) - Chapter 31

Services: Assists veterans with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs.

Category: Federal Resources > Employment & Education

VA Community Living Centers

Services: Offers nursing home care, including short-stay and long-stay services, for eligible veterans.

Note: Original URL "(Link provided as MyArmyBenefits - placeholder; refer to www.va.gov/geriatrics/pages/Community_Living_Centers.asp)".

Category: Federal Resources > Benefits & Memorial Services

VA Burial and Memorial Benefits

Services: Provides burial allowances, headstones, markers, medallions, and memorial services for eligible veterans.

Note: Original URL "(Link provided as MyArmyBenefits - placeholder; refer to www.va.gov/burials-memorials/)".

Category: Federal Resources > Benefits & Memorial Services

National Veterans Sports Programs (VA)

Services: Organizes national events such as the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival and the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.

Note: Original URL "VA National Veterans Sports Programs".

Category: Federal Resources > Sports & Recreation

Indianapolis Housing Agency – VASH Program

Services: Local administration of the HUD-VASH program in Indianapolis.

Category: Other Resources > Local Government & Community Programs

IndyGo – Free Bus Rides for Veterans

Services: Offers free public transportation to veterans in the Indianapolis area. (Eligibility and program details should be verified with IndyGo)

URL: (Link provided as veterans.ooo - placeholder; refer to IndyGo's official website)

Note: Search "IndyGo Veteran Pass" for current information.

Category: Other Resources > Local Government & Community Programs

Marion County Veterans Service Office

Services: Assistance with understanding and applying for veteran benefits.

Location: 200 E. Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Contact: (317) 327-8387

Note: Confirm contact details and office hours locally.

Category: Other Resources > Local Government & Community Programs

Hamilton County Veteran Service Organizations

Services: Information on local veteran organizations and their social calendars.

Category: Other Resources > Local Government & Community Programs

Eskenazi Health – Indianapolis

Services: Offers comprehensive medical services, including mental health care, to the general public, including veterans.

URL: (Link provided as veterans.ooo - placeholder; refer to Eskenazi Health's official website)

Note: Search "Eskenazi Health Indianapolis" for current information.

Category: Other Resources > Local Government & Community Programs

HENDRICKS COUNTY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

Services: Local health partnership; specific veteran programs not detailed in provided text.

URL: (No URL provided)

Note: Search "Hendricks County Health Partnership" for more information.

Category: Other Resources > Local Government & Community Programs

Eventbrite – Indianapolis Veteran Events

Services: Platform listing various veteran-focused events, including appreciation nights and social gatherings.

Note: Original URL "Eventbrite Indianapolis Veteran Events (Link may need to be refined for specific searches)".

Category: Other Resources > Informational Resources & Event Listings

Indy Veterans Shared Calendar

Services: Comprehensive calendar of veteran events in Indianapolis.

URL: (Specific link not provided, may be part of a larger initiative like IWP). Search "Indy Veterans Shared Calendar".

Note: Original URL "Indy Veterans Events (Specific link not provided, may be part of a larger initiative like IWP)".

Category: Other Resources > Informational Resources & Event Listings

Government Assistance Programs (Investopedia Article)

Services: General informational article about various government assistance programs.

Category: Other Resources > Informational Resources & Event Listings

Bobby Henline Comedy

Services: Comedian (veteran) providing motivational speaking and comedy, often focused on healing and resilience.

Category: Other Resources > Individual Initiatives & Other Organizations