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Northwest Indiana Military Support Network Guide
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This guide is designed to help those Veteran and Military Families who are in need of assistance in Northwest Indiana (Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Starke and
Marshall Counties). Throughout these pages you will find both Veteran specif-ic agencies and information along with local non-profits who help to serve
those in need.
All information is in alphabetical order and was compiled through the efforts of the United Way RSVP of Northwest Indiana, AmeriCorps, the NWI Military Support Network and Pines Village Retirement Communities. Remember you can call or txt 211 (txt zip code to 898-211 Monday thru Friday 9am –3pm) for the most up to date resources/information . On the first two pages you will find names and numbers for your first point of contact for
emergency needs.
County Veteran Service Officers The County Veteran Service Officers are a local point of contact for veterans in their county to assist with veteran issues. Their services are free. They will help gather necessary information to support, file and track claims through the VA system. They can also assist with filing appeals for denied claims. Below is the County Veteran Service Officers list. If not listed, you can call 888 777-4443 for help. Also listed is the “BIG 5” Veteran Service Organizations where you can also find assistance.
AMVETS www.amvets.in.org
American Legion
www.indianalegion.org
DAV www.indianadav.org
La Porte County VSO 555 Michigan Avenue;
Suite 105 LaPorte, Indiana 46350
219-326-6808 Ask for George Watkins
[email protected] Open Monday– Friday
8am –4pm
Lake County VSO 2293 North Main Street; Building A Room 311
Crown Point, Indiana 46307 219-755-3285
Ask for Ray Guiden or Jason Gootee
[email protected] Open Monday-Thursday
8:30am - 4:30pm by Friday Walk-ins 9am - Noon
Marshall County VSO 112 W. Jefferson Street;
Room 306 Plymouth, Indiana 46563
274-935-8546 Ask for Pam Schweizer-Betz
[email protected] Open Monday– Thursday
8am– 4pm
Porter County VSO 155 Indiana Avenue Ste. 103
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 219-465-3587
Ask for Jim Atkinson [email protected] Open Monday– Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Starke County VSO 53 E Mound Street
Knox, Indiana 46534 574-772-9132
Ask for Mark Gourley [email protected] Open Monday, Tuesday &
Wednesday 8am - 4pm closed Noon till 1pm
VFW www.vfwin.org
Vietnam Veterans of America
www.vva.org
Special Thanks to:
NWI Military
Support
Network
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24hr Crisis Hotline 800-273-8255 option 1
844-MyVA311 (844-698-2311)
Provides a seamless, unified experience for Veterans when they don’t know what VA
number to call
Adam Benjamin VA Clinic 9301 Madison Street
Crown Point, Indiana 46307 219-662-5000
ABJ Audiology Services
By appointment only 888-569-5282 or 312-569-6169 Vanessa Klos, Au.D. 219-662-
5039
ABJ Dental Clinic 9301 Madison Street
Crown Point, Indiana 46307 219-662-5075
ABJVA Service Officers
219-662-5089 Ask for Fannie Brooks
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1-4pm
ChampVA Medical Care For Dependents/Suvivors/
Veterans 800-733-8387
DAV Transportation Services
Lake County:219-662-5008 La Porte County:219-221-6660
Shuttle Service is provided Monday– Friday Only
Shuttles Departs ABJ at7:30, 9:30am &1:30pm
Arrives JBVA at 8:45, 10:45am &3:15 pm
Departs JBVA at 11:30am, 1:30 &3:45pm
Arrives ABJ at 1:30, 3:00 & 5:15pm
E Benefits www.ebenefits.va.gov
Edward Hines
Chicago 708-202-8387 South Bend VA Outpatient
Clinic-866-436-1291 or 574-299-4847
Gary Area Vet Center 107 East 93rd Avenue
Crown Point, Indiana 46307 219-736-5633 or 877-927-8387 Open Monday-Friday 8am to
4:30pm
GI Bill Education Benefits 888-442-4551
www.in.gov/dva/2356.htm
Health Care Benefits or Application Questions Program Information
877-222-8387 www.va.gov/healthbenefits/
Eligibility Information www.va.gov/healthbenefits/
apply/veterans.asp How to Apply
www.1010ez.med.va.gov Application & General Info. www.explore.va.gov/health-
care
IDVA Regional Office 302 W. Washington Street
Room E120 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
317-232-3910 or 800-400-4520/800-827-1000
Women Veterans 575 N. Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
317-916-3462-Patricia McAtee 317-232-3910-Laura McKee
Jesse Brown VA Med. Center
820 Damen Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60612
312-569-8387
Military One Source Military OneSource is your
central hub and go-to-place for the military community
www.militaryonesource.com
Military Service Records Request
Military Personnel Records 1Achive Drive
St. Louis MO 63138 www.archives.gov
Myhealthevet 877-327-0022
www.myhealth.va.gov
Roudebush VA Center 317-554-0000
www.indianapolis.va.gov/
Rural Veteran Support www.ruralhealth.va.gov
VA Care Giver Support
Program www.caregiver.va.gov
VA Crisis Hotline
800-273-8255 press 1 www.veteranscrisisline.net
VA Regional Office
Service connected pension benefits claims updates forms
800-827-1000
Veteran Stop Smoking Line 855-784-8838
www.smokefree.gov/vet
www.Vets.gov Let’s veterans discover, apply
for, track and manage the benefits they’ve earned.
Veteran’s First Point of Contact
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Banking & Financial
Armed Forces Tax Guide www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/
Centier Bank
https://www.centier.com Search Veterans
Chase Bank
www.chasemilitary.com
Consumer Credit Counseling 800 E.. 86th Avenue Suite B. Merrillville, Indiana 46410
1-800-982-4801 www.cccsnwi.org
Disability Compensation
Questions www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/types-
disability.asp www.explore.va.gov/disability-
compensation
Experian Free Credit Report 1-888-397-3742
www.experian.com
Greater Hammond Community Services 824 Hoffman Street
Hammond, Indiana 46327 219-932-4800
275 E. 29th Avenue Lake Station., Indiana 46405
219-963-0261 www.greaterhammond.com
FAFSA Fridays at United
Way Porter County 951 Eastport Centre Drive Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
219-951-3583 Ask for Anicia Kosky
www.unitedwaypc.org/FAFSA
My Free Tax 1-855-698-9435
www.myfreetaxes.com
Fiduciary Benefit www.benefits.va.gov/fiduciary
Free Credit Report
www.freecreditreport.com
Military Wallet www.militarywallet.com
My Pay Www.mypay.dfas.mil/
mypay.aspx
Northwest Indiana Community Action 502 Wall Street #102
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 219-464-9220
Pension Benefit Guaranty
Corporation www.benefits.va.gov/pension www.explore.va.gov/pension
Taxpayer Advocate Service
1-877-777-4778 www.irs.gov/advocate
TransUnion Free Credit
Report 1-800-680-7289
Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance 951 Eastport Centre Drive Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
219-951-3583 Ask for George Kuebler www.unitedwaypc.org
(click on get help)
Index
Banking & Financial…………….….……Page 4
Childcare…………………………..……..Page 5
Discounts…………………...……..……...Page 5
Education………………….………..…….Page 6
Emergency Funds………………..……….Page 6
Employment………………………….…..Page 7
End of Life Services………...…………....Page 7
Family Program & Food Services…….….Page 8
Housing/Utility Assistance...…....Pages 9 & 10
Insurance………………………...…..….Page 10
Legal………………………..…………...Page 11
Medical………………….……….Pages 11 & 12
Mental Health & Support Groups….…...Page 12
Trustees By County……..………….Pages 13-16
Veteran Services: Miscellaneous………..Page 16
Veteran Service Officers……………..….Page 17
Women Veterans……..……………...…..Page 17
Local American Legion Posts, DAV’s and
VFW’s in Northwest Indiana……....Pages 18-21
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Boys & Girls Clubs Lake County
8392 Mississippi Street Merrillville, Indiana 46410
219-881-1060 www.bgca.org/pages/
index.aspx
Boys & Girls Club Marshall County 314 E. Jefferson Street
Plymouth, Indiana 46563 574-936-0660
http://bgcmarshallcounty.com
Boys & Girls Club Michigan City
321 Detroit Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360
219-873-2298 Ask for Karen Kintigh
Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter
County-Valparaiso Club 354 W. Jefferson Street
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 219-462-2182
Ask for Mark Jones www.bgcpoco.org
4 Military Families www.usa4militaryfamilies.com
/militarydiscounts.htm
Amtrack www.amtrak.com/discount-train-fares-for-kids-seniors-military-students-and-more
Military Benefits
www.militarybenefits.info/military-discounts/
Discounts
Cedar Lake United Methodist Church
7124 W. 137th Place Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303
219-374-7312 Ask for the Intake Coordinator
Duneland YMCA
215 Roosevelt Street Chesterton, IN 46304
219-926-4204 Ask for Jane Delligatti
www.dunelandymca.org
Hammond Family YMCA 7322 Southeastern Avenue Hammond, Indiana 46324
219-845-1507 www.hammondareaymca.org/
Hilltop House
460 College Avenue Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
219-477-4222 www.hilltophouse.org
Holy Name Church
11000 W 133rd Avenue Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303
219-374-7160 Ask for Mary Kselman
Holy Spirit Church 7667 E 109th Avenue
Crown Point, Indiana 46307 219-662-7424
Ask for the Office Manager www.holy-spiritchurch.org
National Association for Child Care Resources &
Referral Agencies 1-800-424-2246
www.childcareaware.org www.nacrra.org/military-
families
Valparaiso Family YMCA 1201 Cumberland Crossing
Drive Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
219-462-4185 Ask for Melissa Stasny www.valpoymca.org
Military Discounts for Veterans & Military Families
www.militaryrates.com/military-discounts
Military Discounts
www.military.com/discounts www.nwiveterans.com/
discount-and-promotions/
Military Wallet www.militarywallet.com/
military-discounts
Porter County Assessor 155 Indiana Avenue, Suite 211
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 219-465-7065
Porter County Discount Card
219-465-3465 or visit www.honorrewards.com
Shades of Green 1-888-593-2242
www.shadesofgreen.org/index.html
Childcare
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Education
4 Military Families www.usa4militaryfamilies.dod.mil/MOS/f?p=USA4:HOME:0
Empowering Patriots
PO Box 527 Griffith, Indiana 46319
219-798-1212 Ask for Anne Marie Piekarczyk www.empoweringpatriots.org
GI Bill Education Benefits
800-442-4551 www.in.gov/dva
Indiana University Northwest
Indiana 3400 Broadway
Gary, Indiana 46408 219-980-6500
Ivy Tech Community College
3100 Ivy Tech Drive Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
219-464-8514 Ask for Adam Grooms
www.ivytech.edu/veteran-services/
Military Family Research Institute/Purdue University
1202 West State Street Hanley Hall Room 210
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907 www.mfri.purdue.edu
PNC– Portage Learning
Center 6260 Central Avenue
Portage, Indiana 46368 219-785-5237
Post 9/11 GI Bill
www.in.gov/dva/2444.htm
Purdue University Northwest Westville Campus
1401 S. US 421 Westville, Indiana 46391
219-785-5200
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/index.asp
Valparaiso University 1700 Chapel Drive
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 219-464-5000
www.valpo.edu/
Work One Locations in; Gary, Hammond, Knox, LaPorte, Michigan City, Morocco, Portage, Rensselaer
and Winamac www.gotoworkonenw.com/
American Legion www.legion.org/
American Red Cross
Military Assistance Line 877-272-7337
Catholic Charities Gary
940 Broadway Gary, Indiana 46402
219-886-3549 www.catholic-charities.org/
Empowering Military
&Veteran Families Initiative www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?
item=30358
Emergency Funds
Indiana Military Relief Fund 317-232-3910
www.in.gov/dva/2329.htm
National Guard Relief Fund www.in.ng.mil/
TroopResources/INNGReliefFund.aspx
Northwest Indiana
Community Action Corp. 5240 Fountain Drive
Crown Point, Indiana 46307 219-464-9736
www.nwi-ca.com
Porter County Aging and Community Services 1005 Campbell Street
Valparaiso, Indiana 46385 219-464-9736
Ask for Bruce Lindner
VFW Unmet Needs www.vfw.org/UnmetNeeds/?
cookieCheck=true
*Please also refer to your local Trustee’s office for further assistance located on pages 13-16
Special Thanks to:
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Employment
Indiana State Personnel Department
1-855-733-4647 www.in.gov/spd/
Top 100 Military Friendly
Employers www.gijobs.com/top100pr.aspx
Operation Job Ready
Veterans 9130 Otis Avenue; Suite A Indianapolis, Indiana 46216
855-456-2732 www.ojrv.org
Transition Assistance
Program www.benefits.va.gov/TAP
USA Jobs
www.usajobs.org
Veterans Employment & Training Services (VETS)
1-866-487-2365 www.dol.gov/vets
Disabled Veteran Outreach Program
1-800-891-6499 www.in.gov/dwd/
Employer Support of the
Guard & Reserve (ESGR) 1-317-232-3910 www.esgr.mil
Employment & Training
Administration 1-800-872-5637 www.doleta.gov/
Federal Contractors & Other
Vet Friendly Employers www.vetcentral.us.jobs/
veteransmember.asp
Indiana 211 www.in211.org
Indiana Director for
Veterans’ Employment & Training
317-232-6804
Veterans Employment Service Office 855-824-8387
www.explore.va.gov/employment-services
www.vaforvets.va.gov
Vocational Rehabilitation 1-877-241-8144
www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2759.htm
Work Here Free mobil app Wrkhr.co/invets
Work One
http://www.gotoworkonenw.com
Wounded Warrior Project
www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs/warriors-to-work
End of Life Services
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
815-423-9958
Aid and Attendance Veteran Assist Program
314-514-2444 or 877-390-1910 [email protected]
Arlington National Cemetery
877-907-8585 www.arlingtoncemetery.org
Burial & Memorial Benefits
Information 800-827-1000
www.cem.va.gov
VA Burial Benefits & Information
800-827-1000 or 800-697-6947 www.va.gov or
www.crm.va.gov
VNA Hospice 2404 Valparaiso Street
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 219-531-2059
Ask for Gretchen Gibbs
Federal Benefits for Veterans Dependents & Survivors
www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefitdbooks,asr
Indiana Hospice
866-254-1910 www.ihpco.org
Military Funeral Honors
www.militaryfuneralhonors.osd.mil
Report a Retired Soldiers
Death 800-626-3317
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Family Programs & Food Services
Portage Township Food Pantry
5391 Central Avenue Portage, Indiana 46368
219-762-1623 www.portage-food-pantry.org/
Regional Mental Health
Center 8555 Taft Street
Merrillville, Indiana 46410 219-769-4005
Ask for the Intake Coordinator www.regionalmentalhealth.org/
index.html
Sacred Food Pantry 1001 W. 8th Street
Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-874-3491
Salvation Army– East
Chicago 513 W. Chicago Avenue
219-398-2939 www.salarmyeastchicago.org/
Salvation Army-Elkhart
300 N Main Street 574-970-0088
www.saelkhart.org
Salvation Army– Gary/Merrillville
4800 Harrison Street Gary, Indiana 46408
219-887-6588 www.salarmygary.org/
Salvation Army– Hammond/
Munster 8225 Columbia Avenue Munster, Indiana 46321
219-838-0380 www.salarmyhammond.org/
Salvation Army-La Porte
3240 Monroe Avenue 219-326-5342
www.salaporte.org
Greater Hammond Community Services 824 Hoffman Street
Hammond, Indiana 46327 219-932-4800
www.greaterhammond.com Ask for Intake Coordinator
Holy Name Church
11000 W 133rd Avenue Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303
219-374-7160 Ask for Mary Kselman
Holy Spirit Church 7667 E 109th Avenue
Crown Point, Indiana 46307 219-662-7424
Ask for the Office Manager www.holy-spiritchurch.org
Indiana Family Assistance
2501 E 15th Avenue Gary, Indiana 46402
1-317-247-3300 x 88053 1-317-650-8319
Ask for Cassandra Shei-Garner www.in.ng.mil/
FamilyResources/FamilyAssistance.aspx
NWI Food Bank
219-980-1777 www.foodbanknwi.org
NWI Veterans Action Council 219-545-1207
Ask for Kathy Kazmiercazk www.nwiveterans.com
Our Military Kids Inc.
6861 Elm Street Suite 2A McLean, Virginia 22101
1-703-734-6654 1-866-691-6654
www.ourmilitarykids.org
Salvation Army-Michigan City
1201 S Franklin Street 219-874-6885
www.samichigancity.org
Salvation Army of Porter County
799 Capitol Road Valparaiso Indiana, 46368
219-762-9191 www.saportercounty.org
Holy Name Church 11000 W 133 Avenue
Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303 219-374-7160
Ask for the Intake Coordinator
South Lake County Community Services
1450 E Joliet Street Suite 202 Crown Point, Indiana 46307
219-663-0627 Ask for Margel Sabato
St. Mary’s Church
321 Joliet Street Crown Point, Indiana 46307
219-663-0044 Ask for the Intake Coordinator www.stmarycrownpoint.org/
Visiting Nurse Association of
Northwest Indiana 2401 Valley Drive
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 219-462-5195
www.vnanwi.org
Westchester Neighbors Food Pantry
801 Broadway Chesterton, Indiana 46304
219-787-8475
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Gabriel’s Horn 792 McCool Road
Valparaiso, Indiana 46385 219-364-8018
Habitat for Humanity Porter
360 Indiana Avenue Valparaiso, Indiana 46384
219-613-6828 Ask for Brian Johnson
www.portercountyhabitat.org
Haven House PO Box 508
Hammond, Indiana 46325 219-931-2090
www.havenhouse.org
Homeless Shelter Directory www.homelessshelterdirectory.
org/indiana.html
Homeless Veterans 877-424-3838\
www.va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp
Home Loan Guaranty
Program/Payment on a VA Provided Home Loan
877-827-3702 www.explore.va.gov/home-
loans-and-housing
Homeownership Preservation Foundation
800-995-4673 www.995hope.org/
Housing Authority
East Chicago 4920 Larkspur Drive
East Chicago, Indiana 46312 219-397-9974
www.CHAIN.ORG
Housing Authority Gary 578 Broadway
Gary, Indiana 46404 219-881-6400
www.garyhousing.org/
Housing Authority Hammond
1402 173rd Street Hammond, Indiana 46320
219-989-3265 www.hammondhousing.org/
Housing Opportunities 2001 Calumet Avenue
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 219-548-2800 ext 209
www.housing-opportunities.org
Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network
877-GET-HOPE www.877gethope.com/
Indiana Veterans Home
765-497-8083 or 765-463-1502 in West Lafayette
New Creation Men’s Center
2102 Calumet Avenue Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
219-548-3548 www.ncbai.org
Northwest Indiana
Community Action Corp 5240 Fountain Drive
Crown Point, Indiana 46307 219-464-9736
Utility Assistance
Rural Development Assistance
www.rd.usda.gov/programsservices/
singlefamilyhousingdirec-thomeloans/in
Sand Castle Shelter for
Children & Families 1005 W. 8th Street
Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-879-2552
www.sandcastleshelter.org/index.php
Calumet Area Warming Shelter
527 State Street Hammond. Indiana 46320
219-853-1811 Ask for the Veteran
Representative
Catholic Charities Dioceses of Gary
940 Broadway Gary, Indiana 46402
219-886-3549 www.catholic-charities.org/
City Rescue Mission
527 State Street Hammond, Indiana 46320
219-932-5085 www.brrm.org/
Claude Street Shelter 5515 Claude Avenue
Hammond, Indiana 46320 219-933-7013
Ask for Pastor Stan Scott Nate www.thegateonline.net
Community Action Program
www.capwi.org/
Continuum of Care Network of Northwest Indiana Inc.
839 Broadway Suite 302 Gary, Indiana 46404
219-881-5075 www.gary.in.us/
communitydevelopment/continuumofcarenetwork.asp
Department of Housing & Urban Development
800-569-4287
Federal House Administration 800-225-5342
Housing/ Utility Assistance
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Hoosier Healthwise www.member.indianamedicaid.
com/programs--benefits/medicaid-programs/hoosier-
healthwise.aspx
Hoosier RX 866-267-4679
www.payingforseniorcare.com/pharmaceutical-assistance/in-
hoosierrx.html
Indiana State Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
800-452-4800 www.in.gov/idoi/2508.htm
Medicaid
877-707-5750 www.indianamedicaid.com/
Partnership for Prescription
Assistance (PPARX) 888-477-2669
www.pparx.org
Service Group Life Insurance 800-419-1473
www.benefits.va.gov/insurance www.explore.va.gov/life-
insurance
Section 8 Housing Program www.in.gov/ihcda/2333.htm
Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?
item=30358
The Caring Place Inc. 150 Lincolnway Suite 3002 Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
219-464-2128 www.thecaringplacenwi.org
CHIP www.provider.indianamedicaid.com/about-indiana-medicaid/
member-programs/special-programs/children's-health-
insurance-program-(chip).aspx
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
(COBRA) 866-487-2365
www.dol.gov/dol/topic/health-plans/cobra.htm
Familywize
www.familywize.org
Heath Care Coverage Options
800-318-2596 www.healthcare.gov/veterans
Healthy Indiana Plan
877-438-4479 www.member.indianamedicaid.
com/programs--benefits/medicaid-programs/healthy-
indiana-plan.aspx
Insurance
Housing Continued
Veteran Life Changing Services
501 W Ridge Rd Gary, Indiana 46404
219-979-0900 219-455-6689
Veteran Village
839 Massachusetts Street Ste B Gary, Indiana 46404
219-888-9158
VA Veterans Choice Card 866-606-8198
Tricare
800-318-2596 Www.healthcare.gov/veterans/
Tricare Dental Program Metlife
855-638-8371 www.mybenefits.metlife.com
Tricare Express Scripts 877-363-1303
Www.expresss-cripts.com/TRICARE
Tricare North Region 877-874-2273
www.tricare.mil Tricare Pharmacy Program www.tricare.mil/mybenefits/
home/prescriptions/pharmacyprogram?
county=ouurzjhugazlw Tricare Reserve Select Plan Health Net Federal Service
800-555-2605 www.tricare.mil/mybenefits/
home/overview/plans/learnaboutplansandcosts/TRICAREReserveSelect
Special Thanks to:
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Indiana Legal Services Hous-ing Law Center 812-339-7668
www.indianalegalservices.org
John Marshall Law School-Veteran Legal Support
312-427-2737 x 639 Ask for Ed Farmer
Law Office of Weiss &
Schmidgall– Amanda Hires 6 W 73rd Ave
Merrillville, Indiana 46410 219-293-8988
Access to Patient Medical Information 877-327-0022
www.myhealth.va.gov/index.html
Adam Benjamin Outpatient
Clinic 9301 Madison Street
Crown Point, Indiana 46307 219-662-5000
ABJ Audiology Services
By appointment only 888-569-5282 or 312-569-6169 Vanessa Klos, Au.D. 219-662-
5039
ABJ Dental Clinic 9301 Madison Street
Crown Point, Indiana 46307 219-662-5075
ABJVA Service Officers
219-662-5089 Ask for Fannie Brooks
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1-4pm
ChampVA Medical Care For Dependents/Suvivors/
Veterans 800-733-8387
DAV Transportation Services
Lake County:219-662-5008 La Porte County:219-221-6660
E Benefits
www.ebenefits.va.gov
Edward Hines Chicago 708-202-8387
South Bend 866-436-1291 or 574-299-4847
Gary Area Veteran Center
107 E 93rd Avenue Crown Point, Indiana 46307
219-736-5633
Government Benefits www.benefits.gov
Gulf Illnesses 877-222-8387
Www.va.gov/health/environ/persgulf
Health Care Benefits or Application Questions Program Information
877-222-8387 www.va.gov/healthbenefits/
Eligibility Information www.va.gov/healthbenefits/
apply/veterans.asp How to Apply
www.1010ez.med.va.gov Application & General Info. www.explore.va.gov/health-
care
HealthLinc Locations through out Lake, La Porte, Porter & Starke Counties
888-580-1060 www.healthlincchc.org
Jesse Brown VA Med. Center
820 Damen Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60612
312-569-8387 Myhealthevet 877-327-0022
www.myhealth.va.gov
Legal
NWI Volunteer Lawyers, Inc 651 E Third Street
Hobart, Indiana 46342 219-945-1799
www.nwivolunteerlawyers.org/
PACT 1356 W. Lincolnway
Valparaiso, Indiana 46385 219-462-1127
Scott King
219-769-6300 www.scottkinggroup.com
Medical
Valparaiso University Law Clinic
656 S Greenwich Street Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
219-465-7903 www.valpo.edu/law/current-
students/law-clinic
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Mental Health America Porter
402 E. Indiana Avenue Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
219-462-6267 Ask for Diana Adkins or Josh
Volk www.mentalhealthpc.org
Mental Health Support
www.mentalhealth.va.gov www.maketheconnection.net
Moral Injury Group
234 West Division Road Valparaiso, Indiana 46385
219-464-4911 Wednesdays at 6:30PM
National Center for PTSD
802-296-6300 www.ptsd.va.gov
Northshore
Lake & Porter Counties 219-763-8112 or 888-313-8557
Ask for Maysha Carlson www.northshorehealth.org
Phoenix Center-VNA 505 Marquette Street
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 219-462-5195
Ask for Gretchen Gibbs
Porter-Starke Services Lake, Porter & Starke Counties
219-531-3500 www.porterstarke.org
Regional Mental Health
219-769-4005 www.regionalmentalhealth.org
Star Behavioral Health
Providers www.Starproviders.org
United Methodist Church
2016 Church Street Dyer, Indiana 46311
219-865-8947 www.dyerumc.org
VA Care Giver Support
Program www.caregiver.va.gov
VA Crisis Hotline
800-273-8255 press 1 www.veteranscrisisline.net
VA Mental Health Services www.mentalhealth.va.gov/
docs/MHS_English.pdf
Vet Center 107 E 93rd Avenue
Crown Point, Indiana 46307 219-736-5663 or 877-927-8387
Crisis Center, Inc 101 N. Montgomery Gary, Indiana 46403
219-938-7070 www.crisiscenterysb.org/
Frontline Foundation, Inc
1008 Broadway Chesterton, Indiana 46304
219-728-1638 Ask for Allen Wright
www.frontlinefoundaions.com
Greater Hammond Community Services 824 Hoffman Street
Hammond, Indiana 46327 219-932-4800
www.greaterhammond.com/
HealthLinc Lake, Porter, La Porte & Starke
888-580-1060 www.healthlincchc.org
Community Mental Health
Centers 812-423-7791
www.southwestern.org/information-view/indiana-
council-of-community-mental-health-centers-iccmhc/
Community Center 275 E 29th Avenue
Lake Station, Indiana 46405 219-963-0261
Mental Health and Support Groups
Northshore Medical Centers Lake & Porter County
219-763-8112 or 888-313-8557 www.northshorehealth.org
Roudebush VA Center
317-554-0000 www.indianapolis.va.gov/
Medical Continued
Rural Veteran Support www.ruralhealth.va.gov
St. Margret Mercy Dyer
24 Joliet Street Dyer, Indiana 46311
219-865-2141 www.franciscanalliance.org
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Trustees Trustees are elected officials in each township who help those in need obtain certain basic
necessities. The trustee may help with shelter or housing costs, utility bills, food, clothing, medical needs, burial expenses or school supplies. Trustees assistance is considered “last resort”
assistance. On the next pages you will find the trustee for each township.
Lake County
Township Contact Name Address Phone Email
Calumet Kimberly Robinson 610 Connecticut St, Gary Indiana 46402
219-880-4000 [email protected]
Cedar Creek Alice F Dahl 151 Fremont St, Lowell, Indiana 46356
219-696-9713 [email protected]
Center Paul L Bremer 1450 E Joliet St Condo A Suite 103, Crown Point , Indiana 46307
219-663-0250 [email protected]
Eagle Creek Rosemarie Morrow 8305 E 173rd Ave, Hebron, Indiana 46341
219-996-4572 [email protected]
Hanover Mitch Lopez 13330 Parrish Ave PO Box 1, Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303
219-374-7443 [email protected]
Hobart Tom Silich 1421 W 37th Ave, Hobart, Indiana 46342
219-942-0055 [email protected]
North Frank J Mrvan 5947 Hohman Ave, Hammond, Indiana 46320
219-932-2530 [email protected]
North Frank J Mrvan 2107 Broadway, East Chicago, Indiana 46312
(219) 398-2435 [email protected]
North Frank J Mrvan Circle of Services 2835 165th St, Hammond, Indiana 46320
(219) 803-0659 [email protected]
Ross Joe Shudick 26 W 73rd Ave, Merrillville, Indiana 46410
219-769-2111 [email protected]
St. John Jean E. Shepherd 1515 Lincoln Hwy, Schererville, Indiana 46375
219-865-2705 [email protected]
West Creek Harold Mussman, Jr.
11821 W 185th Ave. Lowell, Indiana 46356
219-696-9432 [email protected]
Winfield Paulette Skinner 10645 Randolph St, Win-field, Indiana 46307
219-663-7027 [email protected]
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Trustees– Porter County
Township Contact Name Street Address Phone Email
Boone Russell Franzman 131 N Main St PO Box 481, Hebron, Indiana 46341
219-926-7121 [email protected]
Center Doug Miller 202 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
219-462-0810 [email protected]
Jackson Janice Meyer 318 E 1050 N, Chesterton, Indiana 46304
219-926-8270 [email protected]
Liberty Beth Underwood 71 W US Hwy 6, Valparaiso, Indiana 46385
219-241-2484 [email protected]
Morgan Rodney King 305 S 150 E, Valparaiso, Indiana 46385
219-733-2415
Pine Andy Himan, Jr. 12 E US Hwy 12 PO Box 599, Beverly Shore, Indiana 46301
219-874-6531 [email protected]
Pleasant Jean Oehlman 308 E 1000 Street, Kouts, Indiana 46347
219-766-3216
Portage Brendan Clancy 3484 Airport Road, Portage, Indiana 46368
219-762-1623 [email protected]
Porter Ed Morales 454 W 300 S, Valparaiso, Indiana 46385
219-988-4444 [email protected]
Union George Pompoll 251 N 475 W Ste C, Valparaiso, Indiana 46385
219-759-1482
Washington Lynn Ross 436 N 400 E, Val-paraiso, Indiana 46383
219-531-0050 [email protected]
Westchester Suzanne Philbrick 100 W Indiana Ave, Chesterton, Indiana 46304
219-926-1405 [email protected]
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Trustees– LaPorte County
Township Contact Name Street Address Phone
Cass Dara Guse 11191 W 1250 S, Wanatah, Indiana, 46390
219-733-2816
Center Lisa Pierzakowski 1700 Lincolnway Pl Suite 6, LaPorte, Indiana 46350
219-362-2736
Clinton Jennie L. Niksch 6403 S 1100 W, Westville, Indiana 46391 219-380-1041
Coolspring Jackline Atwater 1411 S Woodland Ave Suite 2A. Michigan City, Indiana 46320
219-872-2181
Dewey Dick Bucher 901 E Main St, Lacrosse, Indiana 46348 219-872-7307
Galena Edward Hynek 6555 N 300 E. LaPorte, Indiana 46350 219-778-4932
Hanna Glenn Wallace PO Box 205, Hanna, Indiana 46340 219-797-5735
Hudson Joyce E Forbes 7661 E Lake Park Ave, New Carlisle, Indiana 46552
574-654-7288
Johnson Dan Knowlton PO Box 92, Walkerton, Indiana 46574 574-876-0876
Kankakee Steve Lestinsky, Jr 0185 E 400 N, LaPorte, Indiana 46350 219-362-2391
Lincoln Dennis Christensen 313 Clover Dr, Walkerton, Indiana 46574 219-369-1163
Michigan Rodney Washington 220 N Calumet, Michigan City, Indiana 46360
219-874-5201
New Duham Phillip J. Hannon 2404 S Holmesville Rd, LaPorte, Indiana 46350
219-785-4036
Noble Dave Scarborough 7954 Wellsbore Rd, Union Mills, Indiana 46385
219-767-2940
Pleasant Susan Cable 3902 E Hwy 4, LaPorte, Indiana 46350 219-369-1167
Prairie Robert Younggreen 5554 W. 1800 S, Lacrosse, Indiana 46340 219-754-2339
Scipio Nina R Sampson 1551 W US Hwy 6, LaPorte , Indiana 46350
219-393-3462
Springfield Howard C Conley 0227 W 650 N, LaPorte, Indiana 46350 219-325-0809 219-324-9572
Union Sherian J Morris 0108 W 1000 S, Union Mills, Indiana 46382
219-393-5125
Washington Loretta Rudolph 0358 E 400 S, La Porte, Indiana 46350 219-362-5321 219-363-4841
Wills Brianne Cuson-Schmidt
0829 N 1000 E, Mill Creek, Indiana 46305
219-363-0190
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American Veteran Collection
219-771-6243 Ask for Jim Chancellor
Congressman Peter Visclosky
7895 Broadway, Suite A Merrillville, Indiana 46410
219-795-1844 or 800-426-7383 Ask for Gregory Gulvas
http://visclosky.house.gov/
Honor Flight Chicago 938 W. Montana
Chicago, IL 60614 773-227-8387 219-670-2410
www.honorflightchicago.org
Trustees– Starke County
Township Contact Name Street Address Phone Email
California Judy Ahlenius 6809 S Shewski Rd, Knox, Indiana 46534
574-772-2622 [email protected]
Center Julie Manns 2660 S 350 E, Knox, Indiana 46534
574-772-7646
Davis Robin Latimer 7475 N. 300 E., Hamlet, Indiana
574-867-6053
Jackson Robert Schmidt 2630 E. SR 10, North Judson, Indiana
574-772-5662
North Bend Byron Walters 8970 S Main, Ora, Indiana 46968
574-542-2840 [email protected]
Oregon Mark Allen 7455 N 900 E, Walker-ton, Indiana 46574
574-910-9030 [email protected]
Railroad Mandy Thomason 9080 W San Pierre Rd, San Pierre, Indiana 46374
219-828-3747
Washington Cathy Benko 7235 E 50 S, Knox, Indi-ana 46534
574-772-2812
Wayne No Trustee
Veteran Services/Resources: Miscellaneous
Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans Association
www.IAVA.org
Military One Source www.militaryonesource.com
Military Service Records
Request 1Archives Drive
St. Louis, Missouri 63138 www.archives.gov
Military/Veteran Coalition of
Indiana www.inmilcoal.org/
Senator Joe Donnelly
115 North Pennsylvania Street Suite 100
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 317-226-5555
www.donnelly.senate.gov/issues/veterans
USO of Indiana www.indiana.uso.org/
VA Facility Locator
www.va.gov/landing2_locations.htm
Veteran Views Radio Show
Friday 9am-10am 219-845-1100 live call in www.veteranviews.com
219-588-2797 Ask for Pat O’Donnell
Special Thanks to:
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Answer for Pregnancy Aid 705 Colonial Drive
Hobart, Indiana 46342 219-947-2272
www.answerforpregancy.com
Gary Commission of Women/Rainbow Shelter for Women
839 Broadway Gary, Indiana 219-886-1600
www.gary.in.us/city-departments/commission-for-
women.asp
IDVA Regional Office Women Veterans
Coordinators 575 N. Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
317-916-3462-Patricia McAtee 317-232-3910-Laura McKee
Lake County Crisis Center
219-938-7070
Women Veterans
Veteran Service Officers
La Porte County VSO 555 Michigan Avenue;
Suite 105 LaPorte, Indiana 46350
219-326-6808 Ask for George Watkins
[email protected] Open Monday– Friday
8am –4pm
Lake County VSO 2293 North Main Street; Building A Room 311
Crown Point, Indiana 46307 219-755-3285
Ask for Jason Gootee [email protected] Open Monday-Thursday
8:30am - 4:30pm by Friday Walk-ins 9am - Noon
Marshall County VSO 112 W. Jefferson Street;
Room 306 Plymouth, Indiana 46563
274-935-8546 Ask for Pam Schweizer-Betz
[email protected] Open Monday– Thursday
8am– 4pm
Porter County VSO 155 Indiana Avenue
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 219-465-3587
Ask for Jim Atkinson [email protected]
Open Monday– Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Starke County VSO 53 E Mound Street
Knox, Indiana 46534 574-772-9132
Ask for Mark Gourley [email protected] Open Monday, Tuesday &
Wednesday 8am - 4pm closed Noon till 1pm
LaPorte Crisis Hotline
219-324-6263
LaPorte Hospital Shelter Crisis Hotline 219-324-6263
Mammogram Help Line
888-492-7844
Marshall County Victim Assistance Program
574-935-8609
Porter County Sexual Assault Recovery Project
104 Indiana Avenue Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
219-465-3408
Sexual Assault Recovery Project
219-465-3408
Sojourner Truth House 410 W 13th Avenue Gary, Indiana 46407
219-885-2282 www.sojournertruthhouse.org/
St. Jude House
12490 Marshall Street Crown Point, Indiana 46307
219-662-7066 800-254-1286– Crisis Line
www.stjudehouse.org
Stepping Stones Shelter Crisis Hotline 219-879-4615
Women Veterans Health
Care 855-829-6636
www.womenshealth.va
Veterans Administration www.va.gov/womenvet
Special Thanks to:
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Veteran Services
American Legions/DAV/VFW in Lake County
Name of Agency or Organization Street Address Phone
American Legion Post 261-Cedar
Lake
13050 Washington St, Cedar Lake, Indiana
46303 (219) 374-9815
American Legion 1st District Head-
quarters Post 701-Crown Point
325 Maple Lane, Crown Point, Indiana
46307 (219) 663-1191
American Legion Fred Schmidt Post
20-Crown Point 1401 N Main, Crown Point, Indiana 46307 (219) 663-9788
American Legion East Chicago Al-
lied Post 369-East Chicago
1401 W Chicago Ave, East Chicago, Indiana
46312 (219) 398-1802
American Legion Emilio Alber De La
Garza Jr Post 508-East Chicago PO Box 504, East Chicago, Indiana 46312
American Legion Miller Dunes Le-
gion Post 279-Gary 6601 Hobart Rd, Gary, Indiana 46403 (219) 938-9856
American Legion American Slovak
Post 367-Gary 3926 Wright Cir, Gary, Indiana 46408
American Legion Tolleston Post 270-
Gary 1117 Taft St, Gary, Indiana 46404 (219) 980-9710
American Legion Post 66-Griffith 132 N Wigg, Griffith, Indiana 46319 (219) 924-1415
American Legion Hessville Commu-
nity Service Post 232-Hessville
6523 Kennedy Ave, Hammond Indiana
46323 (219) 844-0230
American Legion Hammond Victory
Post 168-Hammond
6849 Columbia Ave, Hammond, Indiana
46324 (219) 937-4264
American Legion Post 126-Hammond 6744 Colombia Ave, Hammond, Indiana
46324 (219) 937-9307
American Legion General John J Per-
shing Post 428-Hammond 617 Gostlin St, Hammond, Indiana 46327 (219) 931-8564
American Legion Memorial Post 180-
Highland 2703 Jewett St, Highland, Indiana 46322 (219) 972-3948
American Legion Casimer Pulaski
Post 78-Highland 3239 Strong St, Highland Indiana 46322 (219) 923-9160
American Legion Riders Memorial
Post 17 2703 Jewett St, Highland, Indiana 46322 (219) 588-7573
American Legion Tadeusz Kos-
ciuszko Post 207-Hobart
Elks Lodge 1152 3580 W 61st Ave, Ho-
bart, Indiana 46342
American Legion Post 54-Hobart 208 S Linda St, Hobart, Indiana 46342, Ho-
bart, Indiana 46342 (219) 947-2054
American Legion Paul Leon Wolek
Post 454-Hobart 3139 Michigan St, Hobart, Indiana 46342 (219) 962-1583
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Name of Agency or Organization Street Address Phone
American Legion East Gary
Memorial Post 100-Lake Station
1899 Central Ave, Lake Station, Indiana
46405 (219) 962-3988
American Legion Post 101-Lowell 108 E Commercial Ave, Lowell, Indiana
46356 (219) 696-9120
American Legion Post 430-
Merrillville 7430 Broadway, Merrillville, Indiana 46410 (219) 769-3071
American Legion Post 16-Munster Munster Town Hall 1005 Ridge Rd, Mun-
ster, Indiana 46321 (219) 554-9166
American Legion Brunswick Post
485-Scherervile 7485 Burr St, Schererville, Indiana 46375 (219) 322-5485
American Legion Post 80-Whiting 2003 Indianapolis Blvd, Whiting, Indiana
46394 (219) 659-0215
DAV-Crown Point 1200 N Indiana, Crown Point, Indiana 46307 (847) 830-8074
DAV- Hammond 5820 S. Homan Ave, Hammond, Indiana
46320 (773) 964-8847
VFW-Dyer 2125 Gettler St, Dyer, Indiana 46311 (219) 865-9730
VFW-Gary 1966 Hendricks St, Gary, Indiana 46404 (219) 944-7071
VFW-Gary 2144 Front St, Gary Indiana 46407 (219) 939-7894
VFW-Griffith 301 E Main St, Griffith, Indiana 46319 (219) 924-6102
VFW-Hammond 1230 170th Pl, Hammond, Indiana 46324 (800) 839-3022
VFW-Hammond 5820 Hohman Ave, Hammond, Indiana
46320 (219) 933-9660
VFW-Hammond 6831 Kennedy Ave. Hammond, Indiana
46323 (219) 844-9616
VFW-Highland 8554 Kennedy Ave, Highland, Indiana 46322 (219) 838-9619
VFW-Hobart 540 S Indiana St, Hobart, Indiana 46342 (219) 942-6474
VFW-Lake Station 2750 Central Ave, Lake Station, Indiana
46405 (219) 962-3522
VFW-Lowell 17401 Morse St, Lowell, Indiana 46356 (219) 696-8125
VFW-Munster 1001 Ridge Rd, Munster, Indiana 46321 (219) 741-4983
VFW-Whiting 2003 Indianapolis Blvd, Whiting, Indiana
46394 (219) 659-7699
Veteran Services
American Legions/DAV/VFW in Lake County
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Veteran Services
American Legions/DAV/VFW in Porter County
Name of Agency or Organization Street Address Phone
American Legion Post 170-Chesterton
798 Wabash Ave, Chesterton, Indiana
46342 (219) 926-4577
American Legion Wilson-Bates Post
190-Hebron 611 N Main St, Hebron, Indiana 46341
American Legion William Redilyack
Post 301-Kouts 959 W Indiana St, Kouts, Indiana 46347 (219) 766-9919
American Legion Port City Post 260-
Portage 5675 Mulberry Ave, Portage, Indiana 46368 (219) 762-3541
American Legion Charles Pratt Post 94
-Valparaiso
PO Box 268 4 Indiana, Valparaiso, Indi-
ana 46384 (219) 462-4452
American Legion Paul Robrt Strange
Post 502-Valparaiso 429 W 750 N, Valparaiso, Indiana 46385 (219) 759-2121
American Legion Rhen Hilkert Post 21
-Westville 107 N Flynn Rd, Westville, Indiana 46391 (219) 785-2923
DAV- Valparaiso 705 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso Indiana (219) 242-2479
VFW-Portage 2803 Monnier St, Portage, Indiana 46368 (219) 762-0434
VFW-Porter 1290 Wagner Rd, Porter, Indiana 46304 (219) 926-4441
VFW-Valparaiso
705 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso, Indiana
46383 (219) 464-3668
Veteran Services
American Legions/DAV/VFW in Marshall County
Name of Agency or Organization Street Address Phone
American Legion Post-Plymouth
1040 E Jefferson St., Plymouth, Indiana
46563 (574)936-8827
American Legion Post– Argos 120 N 1st, Argos, Indiana 46501 (574)892-6509
DAV Marshall County
1305 W. Harrison St., Plymouth, Indiana
46563 (574)936-9904
VFW Post 1162– Marshall County 606 Lake Ave., Plymouth, Indiana 46563 (574)936-2245
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Veteran Services
American Legions/DAV/VFW in LaPorte County
Name of Agency or Organization Street Address Phone
American Legion Post 472-Hanna 15426 S 300 W, Hanna, Indiana 46340
American Legion Zook-Farrington
Post 434
500 Grayton Rd, Kingsford Heights, Indiana
46346 (219) 393-3035
American Legion Hamon Gray Post
83-Laporte 228 E Lincolnway, LaPorte, Indiana 46350 (219) 362-3542
American Legion Post 130-
Michigan City
Indiana State Prison 1 Park Row, Michigan
City, Indiana 46360
American Legion Frank & Eward
Skwiat Post 451-Michigan City 121 Skwiat Ave, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 (219) 879-9827
American Legion John Franklin
Miller Post 37-Michigan City 756 E US 20, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 (219) 879-9801
American Legion Post 295-Union
Mills 710 Water St, Union Mills, Indiana 46382 (219) 767-3501
American Legion Koselke Mayfield
Post 403-Wanatah 203 S Washington St, Wanatah, Indiana 46390 (219) 733-2832
DAV- Michigan City 2301 Ohio St, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 (219) 872-0244
VFW-Laporte 181 W McClung Rd. LaPorte, Indiana 46350 (219) 324-9355
VFW-Michigan City 1101 Earl Rd, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 (219) 879-9063
VFW-Rolling Prairie 4202 N 400 E, Rolling Prairie, Indiana 46371 (219) 716-1399
Veteran Services
American Legions/DAV/VFW in Starke County
Name of Agency or Organization Street Address Phone
American Legion Clifford Garbison
Post 356-Hamlet PO Box 84, Hamlet, Indiana 46532 (574) 540-2232
American Legion Albert Williams
Post 131-Knox 707 S Heaton St, Knox Indiana 46534 (219) 772-4393
American Legion Harry L Keller
Post 92-North Judson 208 Collins St, North Judson, Indiana 46366 (574) 896-2011
American Legion Post 406-
Wheatfield 11768 N 80 W, Wheatfield, Indiana 46392 (219) 956-4773
DAV-Plymouth 1305 W Harrison, Plymouth Indiana (574)-935-4569
VFW-Knox 1511 S Heaton St, Knox, Indiana 46534 (574) 772-2298
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