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2-1-1 Housing Help for Joliet Veterans

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Joliet-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.

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CrisisHousingVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Naperville Veterans Legal Clinic

Free civil legal help for Naperville-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.

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HousingLegalVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Peoria HUD-VASH Program

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Peoria veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

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HousingVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Chicago HUD-VASH Program

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Chicago veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

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HousingVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
2-1-1 Housing Help for Rockford Veterans

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Rockford-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.

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CrisisHousingVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
2-1-1 Housing Help for Peoria Veterans

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Peoria-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.

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CrisisHousingVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Joliet HUD-VASH Program

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Joliet veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

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HousingVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
2-1-1 Housing Help for Aurora Veterans

Dial 2-1-1 or search 211.org for Aurora-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.

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CrisisHousingVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Chicago Veterans Legal Clinic

Free civil legal help for Chicago-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.

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HousingLegalVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Chicago Continuum of Care - Veteran Outreach

Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Chicago-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

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HousingVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Peoria Continuum of Care - Veteran Outreach

Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Peoria-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

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HousingVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Naperville Continuum of Care - Veteran Outreach

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.

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HousingVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
2-1-1 Housing Help for Naperville Veterans

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.

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CrisisHousingVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Joliet Continuum of Care - Veteran Outreach

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.

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HousingVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
2-1-1 Housing Help for Chicago Veterans

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.

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CrisisHousingVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Peoria Veterans Legal Clinic

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.

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HousingLegalVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
2-1-1 Housing Help for Springfield Veterans

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.

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CrisisHousingVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Rockford HUD-VASH Program

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.

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HousingVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Springfield Continuum of Care - Veteran Outreach

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.

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HousingVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Aurora HUD-VASH Program

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.

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HousingVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Springfield Veterans Legal Clinic

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.

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HousingLegalVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Aurora Continuum of Care - Veteran Outreach

Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Aurora-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

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HousingVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Rockford Continuum of Care - Veteran Outreach

Local HUD-funded Continuum of Care coordinated-entry intake for Rockford-area veterans experiencing homelessness. CoCs route veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, GPD transitional housing, and local nonprofit partners.

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HousingVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Joliet Veterans Legal Clinic

Free civil legal help for Joliet-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.

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HousingLegalVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Rockford Veterans Legal Clinic

Free civil legal help for Rockford-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.

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HousingLegalVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Springfield HUD-VASH Program

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Springfield veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

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HousingVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Aurora Veterans Legal Clinic

Free civil legal help for Aurora-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.

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HousingLegalVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
Naperville HUD-VASH Program

HUD-VASH (Housing & Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing) combines a Housing Choice Voucher with VA case management for homeless Naperville veterans. Apply through the local public housing authority and your nearest VA medical center.

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HousingVisit websiteUpdated May 16, 2026
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