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226 resources found

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Peoria VA Benefits Office Locator

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Peoria, IL.

Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.

Peoria, IL
BenefitsVisit website
Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis supportBob Michel VA Outpatient Clinic

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Peoria, IL veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services.

Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

Peoria, IL
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
VR&E (Chapter 31) Counselor - Springfield

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Springfield veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living.

Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.

Springfield, IL
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Naperville Veterans Treatment Court

Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Naperville veterans with eligible offenses.

Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.

Naperville, IL
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis supportSpringfield VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Springfield, IL veterans.

CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.

Springfield, IL
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Crisis supportRockford VA Outpatient Clinic

Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Rockford, IL veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services.

Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.

Rockford, IL
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Updated Sep 10, 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.

Springfield, IL
HousingVisit website
Updated Sep 10, 2026
Student Veterans of America - Naperville Chapter

Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Naperville area.

SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.

Naperville, IL
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Naperville Veterans Upward Bound

Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Naperville-area veterans.

Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.

Naperville, IL
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Updated Sep 10, 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.

Naperville, IL
HousingVisit website
Updated Sep 10, 2026
American Legion Service Officer - Naperville

American Legion Department of IL accredited service officer support for Naperville-area veterans.

Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.

Naperville, IL
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Naperville VA Benefits Office Locator

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Naperville, IL.

Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.

Naperville, IL
BenefitsVisit website
Updated Sep 10, 2026
Naperville Vet Center

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Naperville area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support.

Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

Naperville, IL
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Joliet VA Benefits Office Locator

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Joliet, IL.

Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.

Joliet, IL
BenefitsVisit website
Updated Sep 10, 2026
Rockford Vet Center

Community-based VA Vet Center serving Rockford area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support.

Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.

Rockford, IL
HealthcareVisit website
Updated Sep 10, 2026
American Legion Service Officer - Aurora

American Legion Department of IL accredited service officer support for Aurora-area veterans.

Service officers help draft VA claims, gather evidence, and represent veterans through the appeals process at no cost.

Aurora, IL
BenefitsVisit website
Updated Sep 10, 2026
Aurora VA Benefits Office Locator

VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Aurora, IL.

Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.

Aurora, IL
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Updated Sep 10, 2026
Prairie State Legal Services

Free civil legal help for Aurora-area veterans from Prairie State Legal Services, the legal-aid organization serving Aurora, IL.

Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.

Aurora, IL
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Updated Sep 9, 2026
Joliet American Job Center - Veterans Services

Department of Labor American Job Center serving Joliet veterans.

Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.

Joliet, IL
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Updated Sep 9, 2026
Aurora American Job Center - Veterans Services

Department of Labor American Job Center serving Aurora veterans.

Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.

Aurora, IL
EmploymentVisit website
Updated Sep 9, 2026
Chicago County Veterans Service Office

Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Chicago area veterans.

Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.

Chicago, IL
BenefitsVisit website
Updated Sep 9, 2026
Peoria Public Housing Authority - Veteran Voucher Intake

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) serving Peoria, 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.

Peoria, IL
HousingVisit website
Updated Sep 9, 2026
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