Northwest Indiana Veteran Community Partnerships

06/25/2026

06/25/2026

The latest round of severe weather to hit our community is causing power outages and heavy flooding in many areas of Merrillville. Please do not attempt to drive through flooded streets. Our Stormwater Management Utility is out assessing flooding in town. Additional police officers are also out assisting with flooding. Stay safe, Merrillville.

06/24/2026

We’re growing our VOC Team.

The Road Home Program is hiring a Veteran Outreach Coordinator to help veterans, service members, and families learn about and connect with care.

This is a community-facing role for someone who enjoys building relationships, attending events, connecting with partners, and representing a mission that matters.

You’ll help carry the Road Home mission into the community and make sure military-connected individuals and families know support is available.

Veteran Outreach Coordinator
Chicago | Full-time | In person | Up to 75% travel
Pay range: $23.12–$32.66/hour

Apply now:
RoadHome.io/voc-hiring-27942

Please share with anyone who would be a strong fit.

06/24/2026

If you’re experiencing a mental health or substance misuse crisis, or thoughts of su***de, the confidential Military Crisis Line is available 24/7. 📞 Dial 988 and press 1 or 📱text 838255.

NORTHCOM: 988; press 1
PACOM: +1 844-702-5493 or DSN 988
EUCOM: +1 844-702-5495 or DSN 988
CENTCOM: +1 855-422-7719 or DSN 988
AFRICOM: +1 888-482-6054 or DSN 988
SOUTHCOM: +1 866-989-9599 or DSN 988

06/23/2026

Free webinar for mental health professionals and community providers.

Join Road Home Program at Rush for “Ethical Considerations for Civilian Mental Health Professionals Working With Service Members in Non-Military Settings.”

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
1 CE available
Presenter: Kevin Hiner, PsyD

Register: https://roadhome.io/ethics-fb

06/23/2026

Veterans with severe service connected disabilities can now get TSA PreCheck for free — making airport travel faster, easier, and way less stressful. Grab your eligibility letter on VA.gov and enroll with IDEMIA to get started.

https://news.va.gov/147414/veterans-may-be-eligible-tsa-precheck/

06/23/2026

Local AA group meeting schedule for TOMORROW Wednesday June 24

The following local Alcoholics Anonymous groups will meet TOMORROW, Wednesday, June 24:

*9 a.m.: Big Book Study, Portage Recovery Association; 6040 Lute Road, Portage.

*10 a.m.: Morning Glory, Dunes Fellowship House; 211 E. Sixth St., Michigan City.

*10 a.m.: Eye Opener, Serenity House/Club; 5157 Harrison St., Gary.

*10 a.m.: Serenity Farms, Serenity House/Club; 5157 Harrison St., Gary.

*5:30 p.m.: Double Bubble, Dunes Fellowship House; 211 E. Sixth St., Michigan City.

*6 p.m.: Happy Joyous and Free, Living Victorious Church; 5855 Central Ave., Portage.

*7 p.m.: Porter, Porter United Methodist Church; 100 E. Beam St., Porter.

*7 p.m.: Big Book Study, St. Paul Lutheran Church; 818 Franklin St., Michigan City.

*7 p.m.: Primary Purpose Group, Trinity Lutheran Church; 201 Washington St., Valparaiso.

*8 p.m.: The Open, Portage Recovery Association; 6040 Lute Road, Portage.

06/23/2026