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EducationILVeterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Peoria veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Naperville-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Naperville-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Chicago, IL veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Naperville who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Aurora veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Rockford, IL administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Springfield veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Naperville area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Joliet-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Rockford area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Aurora, IL administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Chicago-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
Employment and training services for Illinois veterans including job placement and career counseling.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Peoria who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Chicago-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Chicago, IL veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Free civil legal help for Peoria-area veterans through Legal Services Corporation grantees and the Stateside Legal veteran-facing directory. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Naperville veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Aurora, IL veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Springfield veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.
American Legion Department of IL accredited service officer support for Rockford-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Chicago area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Chicago area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Chicago who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Aurora veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Chicago, IL administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Rockford veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Springfield-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Springfield-area emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, and homeless veteran outreach. Local 2-1-1 specialists screen for veteran-specific programs (HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD) and connect callers to the nearest intake point.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Chicago veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Rockford who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Rockford veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Springfield, IL administer the Housing Choice Voucher used for HUD-VASH. Use HUD's official PHA contact list to find the right local PHA, request the veteran-priority waitlist, and confirm intake hours.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Chicago veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
American Legion Department of IL accredited service officer support for Springfield-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Naperville veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Aurora area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Springfield-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Springfield who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Aurora veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Springfield, IL veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Chicago-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Naperville-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Free civil legal help for Springfield-area veterans through Legal Services Corporation grantees and the Stateside Legal veteran-facing directory. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
American Legion Department of IL accredited service officer support for Chicago-area veterans. Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.
Self-service and pro bono discharge upgrade resources for Chicago veterans, including the VA's official application guide and matching with attorneys who handle BCMR/DRB cases.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Springfield area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Chicago veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Joliet area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
