VA Indiana Healthcare System

For 80 years, VA health care has been shaped by research and informed by Veterans’ experience, setting the foundation for a future of exceptional health care.
Every study and every advancement builds on the one before it—pushing Veteran care forward.

“I don’t want another Veteran to go through what I went through when there’s a way out.”
— Mario, USMC Veteran

This Mental Health Month, hear Veterans speak about how getting the right support made a difference in their lives. https://www.maketheconnection.net/MHM/

Each Veteran’s journey of healing from military sexual trauma (MST) is unique. Find your path to healing by exploring free VA treatment that supports MST survivors. When you’re ready, VA is here to offer compassionate care. Mentalhealth.va.gov/mst

Even if to***co use is part of your daily routine, or you’ve tried quitting before, or you’re worried about withdrawal symptoms, you have the power to reclaim your life.

Need guidance on how to stay away from to***co? Talk to trained quit coaches who will help you during any phase of quitting.

Call the VA to***co quitline at 1-855-QUIT-VET or visit Mentalhealth.va.gov/MENTALHEALTH/quit-to***co/quit-vet.asp

Connect with your VA care team from home using the VA Video Connect app. Join secure video visits, speak face-to-face with your provider, and get care without traveling to a facility. https://mobile.va.gov/app/va-video-connect

Is a Veteran in your life hesitant about reaching out for support?

Sometimes, hearing from someone who has been there makes all the difference.

Hear from Veterans about what encouraged them to seek mental health care. https://www.maketheconnection.net/MHM/

This week’s Honoring Veterans Spotlight honors the service of Marine Corps Veteran Opha May Johnson, who served during World War I: https://news.va.gov/139233/honoring-veterans-marine-corps-veteran-opha-may-johnson/

Today, we joined our partners, the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, for their annual Memorial Day service with Medical Center Director Michael E. Hershman as the key note speaker.

Since it’s opening in 2022, this service has been held annually to take a pause and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Memorial Day is a time of reflection, remembrance, and gratitude as we honor the men and women who served our nation and have left behind a legacy of honor and dedication. For the Veteran community, this day carries deep personal meaning. It is an opportunity to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country, while also recognizing all Veterans whose lives and service left a lasting impact on their families, friends, fellow service members, and communities. Their dedication, courage, and commitment to something greater than themselves continue to inspire us.

Every day, the work we do reflects our commitment to caring for those who have worn the uniform and to ensuring that Veterans receive the respect and support they have earned. Memorial Day offers an opportunity to reflect on the importance of that mission and the difference each member of our team makes in the lives of Veterans. Whether through direct patient care, administrative support, outreach, or operational excellence, every role contributes to fulfilling our sacred responsibility to those who served.