Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (RLR VAMC) is the flagship medical center for Veteran Health Indiana (VHI), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system serving Veterans throughout central and southern Indiana. Located in downtown Indianapolis, IN, the Roudebush VA Medical Center is a tertiary care facility classified as a Clinical Referral Level 1a high-complexity healthcare facility. The RLR VAMC is a major interdisciplinary teaching hospital, providing a full range of clinical learning opportunities, state-of-the-art technology, and innovative medical research. Through academic affiliations with the Indiana University School of Medicine, and various nursing, pharmacy, and technical programs. Veteran Health Indiana provides a wealth of clinical education opportunities for medical residents, student nurses, and health professions trainees from a multitude of allied health specialties, as well as healthcare administration interns and Pathways students in non-clinical support services. Numerous service-lines provide medical, surgical, neurological, and psychiatric healthcare to Veterans in inpatient acute and critical care, emergency care, residential rehabilitation, outpatient, and community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC) settings. There is a large outpatient psychiatric population, with admissions for both mental health services and medical co-morbidities.  Community-based programs provide services focused on suicide prevention, Veteran justice outreach, Home-Based Primary Care, substance abuse, mental health programs, and homeless residential treatment facility (The Domiciliary), operated in Lawrence, IN. Veteran Health Indiana is a leader in providing convenient care to Veterans, offering a variety of specialty appointments through on-site visits and cutting-edge telehealth technology.

Mental Health (MH) Programs

Veteran Health Indiana offers a robust array of Mental Health services to support our Veterans, including numerous specialized Mental Health (MH) programs, in addition to inpatient and outpatient services.

Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (DRRTP)

The Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment Program (DRRTP) in Indianapolis is a 50-bed therapeutic residential facility for homeless Veterans within the region. We coordinate a wide variety of therapies and skills training to address issues that keep our Veterans from living independently. Services include: Living Skills, Substance Abuse, Vocational Rehabilitation, Spiritual Support, and Personal Development. These are provided by specialists in their field. Participants take initiative in working on their own goals and utilize staff as a resource for recovery. Expected length of stay is from 90 to 180 days.

Post Traumatic (PTSD) Clinical Team

The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Clinical Team provides a variety of outpatient, best-practice treatment interventions for Veterans who are experiencing stress related to a traumatic military experience with post military service. The organization of the clinic and classes is designed to be flexible and create an environment in which the Veteran and their family can learn to benefit from a variety of evidence-based, state of the art, treatment interventions.

Mental Health Intensive Care Manage (MHICM)

The Mental Health Intensive Care Manage (MHICM) program is a community based psychiatric treatment program designed to help Veterans achieve individual recovery goals in their home setting. MHICM offers intensive and comprehensive services provided by a team of skilled clinical case managers in community settings who offer supportive services for individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness. MHICM staff can also provide individual psychotherapy if requested. MHICM staff goes so Veterans' homes and provide case management, therapeutic and some nursing services. The focus is on rehabilitation through practical problem solving, crisis resolution, adaptive skill building and transition to self-care while living independently in the community. Each Veteran is usually seen once per week, more if needed. All Veterans receive monthly medication appointments with either a physician or Clinical Nurse Specialist. Although encouraged to be independent, Veterans may be provided assistance with transportation to appointments.

Suicide Prevention Program

The Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, has a dedicated Suicide Prevention Program based on promoting public health strategies to prevent suicide. The Suicide Prevention Coordinator and a team of Suicide Prevention Case Managers provide enhanced case management and clinical support to Veterans who are struggling with suicidal behavior. This individualized attention is provided in conjunction with designated VA clinics and mental health clinicians to help address the often multi-layered needs of the Veteran experiencing an emotional crisis. The Suicide Prevention Program also provides local crisis intervention and responds to Veteran referrals received from the National VA Suicide Hotline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255). If you or a Veteran you know are in an emotional crisis please contact the National VA Suicide Hotline, 1-800-273- TALK (8255), press 1 for Veterans. For more information or to speak with the Indianapolis VA Suicide Prevention Coordinator, please call: 317-988- 3213.