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ILDial 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.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Rockford area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
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.
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.
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.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Peoria area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Illinois state veterans affairs office providing benefits counseling, claims assistance, and connections to state veteran programs.
Free civil legal assistance for low-income veterans in Illinois.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Springfield area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
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.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Peoria area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Rockford area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
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.
VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Springfield, IL. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Naperville, IL veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Joliet area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Joliet-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Joliet area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
VA health care system serving Illinois veterans with medical, mental health, and specialty care services.
VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Chicago, IL. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
SSVF grantee outreach for very low-income veteran families in Joliet who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. SSVF can fund rapid re-housing, temporary financial assistance, and case management.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Rockford, IL veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Peoria-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Joliet-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Joliet area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Springfield veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Aurora, IL veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
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.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Springfield area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Aurora-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
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.
Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Joliet, IL veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Rockford veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
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.
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.
Accredited county Veterans Service Officer for Aurora area veterans. Free help filing VA disability, pension, dependency, and burial benefit claims. Walk-in and appointment hours vary by office; call before visiting.
VA Regional Office and benefit-counselor lookup for veterans in Rockford, IL. Confirm in-person hours, schedule a claims appointment, or find your nearest VBA benefits office.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Aurora area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
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.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Peoria veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Chicago area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
State housing finance agency providing mortgage assistance, rental programs, and housing resources for Illinois residents including veterans.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Naperville veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Peoria 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 Rockford veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Veterans Treatment Court diversion option for justice-involved Joliet veterans with eligible offenses. Combines court supervision with VA treatment, peer mentors, and wraparound services as an alternative to incarceration.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Peoria area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Springfield-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Joliet, IL veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Community-based VA Vet Center serving Aurora area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
