HousingIL

https://www.va.gov/homeless/

Eligibility

If you are a Veteran who is homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness, we strongly encourage you to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838 for assistance.

How to apply

Summarized from the program's official site (department.va.gov), checked Aug 28, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.

Contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans for assistance.
Call 877-424-3838 if you are a Veteran who is homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness.
Use the live chat option if you want to chat with a trained professional now.
Connect with the nearest VA after the call center links you to local help.

What to expect

The call is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Trained professionals are standing by to connect you to your nearest VA for help.

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Next step

See every Illinois program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.

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Source: VA.gov, the official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.

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