START HERE: Trusted Help for Women, Veterans & Families

START HERE: Trusted Help for Women, Veterans & Families

Not sure where to begin? Start here. Women Against Diabetes is building a practical support hub that connects women, veterans, caregivers, moms, and families to credible resources and the next appropriate step.

WAD does not replace emergency services, medical care, legal counsel, crisis professionals, the VA, or government assistance programs. Our role is to help people find trusted resources, make the connection, identify what is still missing, and follow through when appropriate.

GET HELP NOW

Veterans Crisis Line — Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Available 24/7 for Veterans, service members, and their families.

National Domestic Violence Hotline — Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text START to 88788, or use online chat.

Indiana 211 — Dial 211 or 866-211-9966 for help finding local food, housing, utilities, healthcare, transportation, and other services.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, or you have a medical emergency, call 911.

WOMEN VETERANS

VA Women Veterans Health Care — Women-specific VA health information and care. Women Veterans Call Center: 855-829-6636.

VA Center for Women Veterans — Benefits, services, advocacy, outreach, and information for women Veterans.

VA Homeless & At-Risk Veteran Help — Housing and homelessness resources. National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 877-424-3838.

DIABETES & WOMEN'S HEALTH

American Diabetes Association — Tools & Resources — Trusted diabetes education, self-management information, and support resources.

CDC — Diabetes and Women — Public-health information about diabetes risks and issues that affect women.

HHS Office on Women's Health — Federal health information covering women's health across the lifespan.

CAREGIVERS, MOMS & FAMILIES

VA Caregiver Support Program — Support, education, referrals, and resources for caregivers of Veterans. Caregiver Support Line: 855-260-3274.

Indiana Child Care Finder — Find licensed or registered child care providers and search for care by location.

Indiana FSSA Resource Guide — State resource directory covering food, health coverage, housing, employment, transportation, family services, and more.

NEED HELP FINDING THE RIGHT DOOR?

If you are unsure which resource fits your situation, use the Women Against Diabetes Get Support page and tell us what you are looking for. We will review the request and help identify the most appropriate next step within our capacity and partner network.

RESOURCE STANDARD: Need → Existing Resource → Connection → Verify the Gap → Partner Support → Follow-Up.