North Central Indiana Vet Center Initiative Moves Into Telehealth Outreach Phase The North Central Indiana Regional Vet Center initiative is moving into its next practical phase: connecting eligible veterans with Vet Center telehealth services that are already available. The feasibility assessment identified a significant access gap across North Central Indiana, particularly for veterans who must travel long distances to reach an existing Vet Center. While work continues with

Since the publication and distribution of the North Central Indiana Regional Vet Center Feasibility Assessment, the initiative has continued to move forward. What began as an effort to document a regional access concern has now resulted in continued congressional engagement, external review of the assessment methodology, renewed engagement with the Department of Veterans Affairs Readjustment Counseling Service, and the beginning of a formal process that could establish a Comm

For veterans and families across North Central Indiana, access to support should not depend on how far someone is able—or willing—to drive. That simple concern became the foundation of the North Central Indiana Regional Vet Center Feasibility Assessment. This initiative, led by DAV Chapter 28, examines whether veterans throughout our region have reasonable access to the specialized counseling, outreach, and readjustment services provided through the Department of Veterans Aff

Returning from the 2026 DAV National Convention, I found myself reflecting on the many insights gained and how they can help us grow stronger as Chapter 28. This event offered a unique chance to see DAV from a wider perspective, beyond our local efforts. Attending business sessions, seminars, and workshops, and serving on the National Convention Credentials Committee, revealed the depth of work behind the scenes and the vast potential for us to improve. In this post, I want t