About Us
The Bartholomew County Veteran Services Office exists to honor and support the men and women who have served our country, along with their families, by providing comprehensive, compassionate services. Through advocacy, resource connection, and guidance, we strive to ensure that every veteran and their loved ones in our community have access to the benefits and support they have earned.
Office Hours
Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00AM- 5:00PM
Public Hours: 9:00AM- 4:30PM
Staff
Veteran Service Office: Dillon Miller
Assistant Veteran Service Officer: Larry Garrity
Veteran Services Receptionist: Angel Walker
Contact the office to schedule an appointment with a VSO or a van ride.
Local Contacts
American Legion Post 24 2515 25th St Columbus, IN 47201 Phone: 812-376-7036 |
AMVETS Post 509 215 N. National Rd. Columbus, IN 47201 Phone: 812-371-8939 |
VFW Post 1987 215 N. National Road Columbus, IN 47201 Phone: 812-379-2791 |
Transportation
Veteran Medical Transportation Services
The Bartholomew County Veteran Services Office offers transportation for our local veterans to and from medical appointments at both Wakeman VA Clinic, Edinburgh, and Roudebush VA Hospital, Indianapolis.
Our team of volunteer drivers pick up and drop off, by appointment, Monday- Friday. Federal holidays and weekends excluded.
Call the office at (812) 379-1540 to schedule all van rides.
Government Assistance Links
Federal Links
Department of Veterans' Affairs (http://www.va.gov)
Check out the VA web site for further information on Federal Benefits that may apply.
- Compensation & Pension
- Education
- Health Eligibility
- Homeless Veterans
- Military Online Colleges
- Military Services
- Minority Veterans
- My Health eVet
- Health Eligibility
- Section 508 Accessibility
- Special Programs
- Vacation Rehab & Employment Services
- Women Veterans
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration SAMHSA
State Links
Check out the IDVA web site for any of these, or other, State benefits that may apply.
Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs
- County Veterans Service Officers
- Employment Assistance
- Golden Hoosier Passport
- High School Diploma Program for WWI and WWII Veterans
- Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery
- Motor Vehicle License Plates
- Peddlers, Vendors, or Hawkers License
- Property Tax Abatements
- Remission of Fees (Free Tuition) for the Child(ren) of a Disabled Veteran
- Resident Veteran Hunting and Fishing License
- The Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Children's Home
- The Veterans Home
- Vital Documents for Veterans Benefits
Other Links