Veteran's Benefits

IDOC Veteran's Coordinators

Discover your facility IDOC Veteran’s Coordinator, the dedicated professional ready to assist you with valuable information and connect you with essential resources. Your coordinator is here to support you every step of the way.

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Facility	Post	American Legion Stand Alone	Name	Email
BCF - Branchville Correctional Facility	390	No	Teresa James	Tjames@idoc.in.gov
CIF - Correctional Industrial Facility	503	No	Mark Shipman	Mshipman@idoc.in.gov
COL - Chain O' Lakes Correctional Facility		No	Cheston Coe	Ccoe@idoc.in.gov
CTI - Correctional Training Institute			Austin Smith	Asmith@idoc.in.gov
ECF - Edinburgh Correctional Facility	480	No	Jennifer Shelton	Jeshelton@idoc.in.gov
HTCF - Heritage Trail Correctional Facility	198	Yes	Greg Fizer	Gfizer@idoc.in.gov
ISP - Indiana State Prison	130	Yes	Debbie Osos	Dosos@idoc.in.gov
IWP - Indiana Women's Prison		No	Tamara Atwood	Tatwood@idoc.in.gov
LJC - Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility			Karen Rigle	Krigle@idoc.in.gov
LPJCF - LaPorte Juvenile Correctional Facility			Derek Surowiec	Dsurowiec@idoc.in.gov

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Do you have VA Education benefits?

Did you know you may be eligible for education benefits from the GI Bill just because you completed the New Employee Training with the IDOC? To find out more you can go to www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/. Each regional training site has Certified School Officials (CSOs) that will be able to assist you in this process.

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West Region (2 sites – Wabash Valley and Putnamville):

PACT Act

A historic law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances.
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PAWS-ABILITY Inc.

Providing service dogs at no cost to those who have served our country
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US Department of Veteran Affairs

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Resource Center

For more benefits and services check out the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) at https://www.in.gov/dva/state-of-indiana-benefits-and-services/.

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The Indiana Veterans Center
The Indiana Veterans Center is a central hub that offers a wide array of support services for veterans. From the State Approving Agency (SAA) to the Military Family Relief Fund, State Veteran Service Officers, and a host of other veteran support agencies, the center is a one-stop destination for all your needs. It also serves as a central meeting point for District Service Officers and veteran representatives from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development and provides valuable assistance with medical and health care enrollment, along with other Federal benefits.
777 N Meridian Street, Suite 300,
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 232-3910
Website: https://www.in.gov/dva/about-idva/your-idva/
Indiana Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery
The Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery is dedicated to Veterans and their families as a lasting memorial and final resting place in appreciation and gratitude for their service and sacrifice to our nation. Annual ceremonies are held in May for Memorial Day and in December for Wreaths Across America.
1415 North Gate Road
Madison IN 47250
Phone: (812) 273-9220
Email: ivmc@dva.in.gov
Website: https://www.in.gov/dva/veterans-memorial-cemetery/
Indiana Veteran’s Home
The Indiana Veterans' Home (IVH) in West Lafayette, Indiana offers long-term skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, independent living, and memory care services to honorably discharged Indiana veterans and their spouses. IVH provides a comprehensive array of on-site services in a newly renovated home-like setting, along with veteran-specific programming and events.
3851 N River Rd.
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Phone: (765) 463-1502
Website: https://www.in.gov/ivh/
Indiana Legal Services Military Assistance Program
The Military Assistance Project (MAP) in Indiana provides free civil legal assistance to low-income military members, veterans, and their dependents. They handle various cases, from helping with military records correction and discharge upgrades to assisting with reentry veteran services and VA overpayments.
MAP Team Legal Clinics are the monthly in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne.
How to Get Help
The phone line is open Monday through Friday, 10 AM – 2 PM EST or Visit the ILS MAP website to access an online form.
Phone:1(844)243-8570
Website: https://www.indianalegalservices.org/map/
Wellness for Veterans

Wellness for Veterans
Join Vet Tix today and gain access to a wide range of events, from sporting events and concerts to educational and family activities. They’re committed to honoring your service and providing positive family and life experiences for you and your loved ones. With Vet Tix, you can enjoy these events while staying engaged with local communities and the American life you've contributed to. Sign up today and start creating lasting memories with your fellow veterans and families! https://www.vettix.org/
Check out these Indiana discounts
40% off at Under Armour
Free Admission to the NCAA Hall of Champions
Free rental gear at ClimbTime
50% off lane rental at Applied Ballistic Systems
$5 off admission at Paintball Indiana Locate all Indiana Discounts by visiting: www.in.gov/dva/resources
National Resources

The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) works with ID.me to verify the identity of VA users requesting information online. ID.me provides secure digital identity verification to government agencies and healthcare providers to make sure you are you—and not someone pretending to be you. Visit www.id.me today to get started. https://id.me/
American Veterans (AMVET) offers a wide range of services and resources to support veterans and active-duty military personnel. They help in accessing education, benefits, healthcare, and legal services. https://www.amvets.org/
American Legion provides support for veterans and active-duty military personnel, helping with education, benefits, healthcare, legal services, and various discounts. https://www.legion.org/
The VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) provides a wide range of programs and resources for veterans and active-duty military personnel. These include various support services, benefits assistance, community outreach programs, and advocacy efforts to improve veterans' well-being. https://www.vfw.org/
AARP's Veterans Home Modification Benefits Guide is a valuable resource designed to help veterans and their families make the most of the VA's home modification grants and related programs. It's packed with information on eligibility requirements, applying for grants, identifying necessary modifications, and accessing certified veterans' representatives who know the ins and outs of the VA's benefit process. https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/veterans/info-2024/military-home-benefit-guide.html?CMP=RDRCT-IM-OTHER-VMF-VETSBENGUIDE-VANITY
Disclaimer Some of these opportunities require proof of service. Please consider calling before utilizing these resources.

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The County Veterans Service Offices are a local point of contact for veterans in their county to assist with all veteran issues.

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