BLOOMINGTON – Veterans across Southern Indiana are invited to a comprehensive resource fair designed to connect them with vital services and support. The event, hosted by Heading Home of South Central Indiana in cooperation with Monroe County Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, will take place on Tuesday, August 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Monroe Convention Center, located at 302 South College Avenue in Bloomington.
This fair aims to serve veterans of all eras and backgrounds, offering access to resources covering a broad spectrum of needs, including healthcare, employment assistance, housing solutions, legal aid, educational opportunities, and various benefits.
A special focus will be placed on programs and resources specifically tailored for veterans experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness. Representatives from various branches of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, including the Veterans Health Administration and the Veterans Benefits Administration, are expected to be present, alongside numerous community partners.
Confirmed service providers attending the fair include:
- American Legion Post 18
- Area 10 Agency on Aging
- Catalent/Novo Nordisk
- Center for Veteran and Military Students at Indiana University
- City of Bloomington Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND)
- ClearCaptions
- Community Justice and Mediation Center (CJAM)
- Creative Arts for Veterans (CAV)
- Indiana Tech
- Medicare
- Monroe County Veterans Service Officer
- South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP)
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)
- Vet to Vet
- WorkOne Indiana
- VA Suicide Prevention
- Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)/substance use disorder specialist
- Veterans Justice Outreach for Monroe County
- Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic
- Homeless Initiative Program (HIP)/HealthNet
- Binary Heart
- Indiana 211 Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)
This event offers a valuable opportunity for veterans seeking information, support, or connections to meet directly with organizations and individuals ready to assist.
For more information and to get a free ticket, click here.
For more information about the Veterans Resource Fair, or for veterans seeking assistance with VA disability claims, federal, state, or local veterans benefits, or interested in volunteering to drive for the DAV Van, contact Steven Miller, Monroe County Veteran Service Officer, at 812-349-2537 or smiller@co.monroe.in.us.
