Veteran resources in Merrillville, IN
10 listed resources serving U.S. military veterans in Merrillville, Indiana — mental health services, VSOs, and Vet Centers. Sorted by completeness score within each category. Contact each provider to confirm services and availability.
Closest help near Merrillville, IN
Within 25 miles: 5 VA facilities · 38 mental-health providers · 8 housing programs · 5 employment services
VA medical center
- VA Former POW Coordinator — Chicago about 32 mi (straight line) · Chicago, IL
VA clinic
- Adam Benjamin, Jr. OPC about 2.0 mi (straight line) · Crown Point, IN 219-662-5000
- Chicago Heights Clinic about 16 mi (straight line) · Chicago Heights, IL 708-754-8880
Vet Center
- Gary Vet Center about 1.2 mi (straight line) · Merrillville, IN 219-736-5633
Benefits / county veterans office
- Lake County Veterans Service Office about 5.3 mi (straight line) · Crown Point, IN 219-755-3285
- Porter County Veterans Service Office about 18 mi (straight line) · Valparaiso, IN 219-465-3499
Mental health
- Addiction/Behavioral Csl Servs about 1.2 mi (straight line) · Merrillville, IN (219) 756-3791
- Awakenings Counseling Center about 1.2 mi (straight line) · Merrillville, IN (219) 791-9083
- Clarvida - Dockside Services about 1.2 mi (straight line) · Merrillville, IN (219) 838-8001
Housing
- VETERANS CHANGING SERVICES INC about 4.8 mi (straight line) · Gary, IN
- Housing Authority of the City of Gary Indiana about 9.3 mi (straight line) · Gary, IN (219) 881-6422
- Housing Authority of the City of Hammond about 11 mi (straight line) · Hammond, IN (219) 989-3265
Employment
- WorkOne Gary about 9.3 mi (straight line) · Gary, IN 219-981-1520
- WorkOne Portage about 12 mi (straight line) · Portage, IN 219-762-6592
Distances are straight-line from the center of Merrillville; driving distance is longer. Call ahead to confirm services and hours.
Vet Centers (1)
Mental Health Services (5)
Veterans Service Organizations (4)
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 14 2
Marine Corps League
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PACT Act benefits
Veterans in Merrillville who served in qualifying eras may be eligible for VA disability benefits without a nexus letter under PACT Act 2022 (burn-pit, Agent Orange, Camp Lejeune, Gulf War, radiation). Indiana PACT Act eligibility guide →
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