Rep. O’Brien reveals resources for Veterans Day

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – For Veterans Day, State Representative Tim O’Brien sent out a press release with resources for veterans.

Some resources he provided include:

• Indiana Benefits at a Glance
  • The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs offers benefit information for Hoosier veterans and their families.
• Next Level Veterans
  • Career training and opportunities to connect to employers through Indiana’s Next Level Veterans initiative.
• Military Family Relief Fund
  • The Military Family Relief Fund helps those who may be struggling to pay for essentials like housing, utilities and food.
• Operation Holiday Program
  • Operation Holiday Program provides $200 for holiday meals plus $300 per dependent child for eligible veterans this holiday season. 
• For veterans in crisis
  • Veterans in crisis should call 988, then press 1 for immediate and confidential assistance, or text 838255 or chat online with a responder who is ready to help.
• Rep. O’Brien’s office
  • Hoosier veterans and their families can always contact Rep. O’Brien’s office at h78@iga.in.gov or 317-232-9600 for assistance or help navigating state government resources.

O’Brien says, “Thank you to all veterans who have protected this great state and country.”