Visitor Information
Contacting a Patient
If you come to visit a patient, please see our maps for directions and parking locations. You may also wish to review our visiting hours and policies page. Here is a list of our locations.
If you would like to send a card, gift or flowers to a patient, the mailing address is:
Patient Name (Patient Room Number)
c/o VA Medical Center
1481 West 10th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
For the location of an inpatient or their phone number, dial the Medical Center at (317) 554-0000. Outside of area code (317), call 888-878-6889.
Telephone Care
Please contact our telephone care line if you need medical advice, have a question about your medication, or need to schedule a non-urgent appointment.
■Within area code (317), 988-1PRC (1772)
■Outside of area code (317), call 888-342-7602
Security
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center has a Police Service. Our officers provide 24-hour patrols of the facility and parking lots. For general police assistance, please dial (317) 988-2200. Because the VA medical center is federal property, all persons and bags are subject to search. In addition, no weapons, alcohol, photography or illegal drugs are permitted.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found is located in basement near the Laundry Room in the basement. You may also contact them at (317) 988-6030.
Food Court, Coffee Shop and Patriot Store
- Visitors are welcome to eat in the medical center Food Court, which is located on the first floor of the C-Wing. We offer hot and cold entrees, beverages and desserts. Vending machines are available for your convenience 24 hours a day.
- The We Proudly Brew Starbucks® Coffee Shop is located on the first floor of the A-Wing, conveniently . Visitors may also select from a variety of pastries, light sandwiches, and beverages. A Deli Shop is also located in this area.
- We offer a full-service retail store with such products as electronics, cosmetics, toiletries, and clothing. Items may be purchased tax-free. The retail store is open to patients, staff, and caregivers, and is located on the first floor of the C-Wing, across from the Food Court.