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Veteran Resources

Need help? Start here. Whether you're filing a VA claim, looking for healthcare, searching for work, trying to use education benefits, or helping a veteran in crisis — these resources can point you in the right direction.

Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then Press 1  |  Text: 838255  |  Chat: veteranscrisisline.net  |  Available 24/7
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Find a Veterans Service Officer

County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs) are trained to help veterans and their families file VA claims, understand benefits, and navigate the system — at no cost. Use the Indiana DVA locator to find the CVSO closest to you in Porter County or anywhere in Indiana.

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  • VA Disability ClaimsFile, track, and appeal disability rating decisions
  • Education BenefitsGI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation, and more
  • Healthcare EnrollmentVA healthcare system enrollment assistance
  • Survivor BenefitsDIC, burial benefits, and spouse/dependent claims

DAV Benefits Assistance — Northwest Indiana

A DAV (Disabled American Veterans) service officer visits multiple locations across Northwest Indiana each month to help veterans file and manage VA benefits claims. Call ahead before attending to confirm the service officer will be present.

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Call First — Attendance Not Guaranteed Always call the location ahead of your visit to confirm the service officer will be there that day.
1st Friday of the Month

DAV Chapter 102 — Valparaiso

📍 805 Elm Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383
(Eagles)

🕐 Claims: approx. 1:00 PM  |  Meeting: 6:30–7:30 PM

📞 Eagles: (219) 464-2011
📞 Chapter: (219) 200-0404

2nd Friday of the Month

DAV Chapter 80 — Cedar Lake

📍 American Legion Post 2
13050 Washington Street, Cedar Lake, IN

🕐 Sign in: approx. 1:00 PM

📞 (219) 386-2282

2nd Saturday of the Month

DAV Chapter 42 — Plymouth

📍 Marshall County Council For Aging Older Adults
1305 West Harrison Street, Plymouth, IN

🕐 Sign in: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)

📞 (574) 936-9904

3rd Friday of the Month

DAV Chapter 23 — Michigan City

📍 2301 Ohio Street, Michigan City, IN 46360

🕐 Sign in: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

📞 (219) 872-0244

3rd Saturday of the Month

Lowell VFW Post 6841

📍 17401 Morse Street, Lowell, IN 46356

🕐 Sign in: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📞 (219) 696-8740

3rd Saturday of the Month (Call to Verify)

American Legion Post 100 — Lake Station

📍 1899 Central Avenue, Lake Station, IN 46405

🕐 Sign in: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📞 (219) 962-2404

2026 Scheduled Meeting Dates

Dates may vary from the standard weekly pattern. No meetings are scheduled in December due to the holidays.

Sat Jan 3 Sat Jan 17 Sat Feb 7 Sat Feb 21 Sat Mar 7 Sat Mar 21 Sat Apr 4 Fri Apr 17 Fri May 22 Sat Jun 6 Fri Jul 24 Sat Aug 1 Sat Aug 15 Sat Oct 3 Sat Nov 7 No December meetings

Organizations & Programs

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