Veteran resources in Benton, IL
3 listed resources serving U.S. military veterans in Benton, Illinois — VSOs and benefits offices. Sorted by completeness score within each category. Contact each provider to confirm services and availability.
Closest help near Benton, IL
Within 25 miles: 2 VA facilities · 0 mental-health providers · 7 housing programs · 0 employment services
VA medical center
- Marion VA Medical Center about 19 mi (straight line) · Marion, IL 618-997-5311
VA clinic
- Mount Vernon VA Clinic about 22 mi (straight line) · Mount Vernon, IL 618-246-2400
- Carbondale VA Clinic about 26 mi (straight line) · Carbondale, IL 618-457-3385
Benefits / county veterans office
- Franklin County Veterans Assistance Commission about 0.0 mi (straight line) · Benton, IL 618-435-9868
- Williamson County Veterans Assistance Commission about 20 mi (straight line) · Marion, IL 618-997-1301 ext. 1776
Housing
- Housing Authority of the County of Franklin about 7.5 mi (straight line) · West Frankfort, IL 6189322124
- Perry County Housing Authority about 17 mi (straight line) · Du Quoin, IL 6185425409
- Housing Authority of the County of Williamson about 18 mi (straight line) · Carterville, IL 6189852422
Employment
- Southwestern Illinois workNet - Washington County about 34 mi (straight line) · Nashville, IL 618-327-4191
- Southwestern Illinois WorkNet Center - Randolph County about 47 mi (straight line) · Chester, IL 618-826-4709
Distances are straight-line from the center of Benton; driving distance is longer. Call ahead to confirm services and hours.
Benefits Offices / CVSOs (1)
Veterans Service Organizations (2)
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PACT Act benefits
Veterans in Benton who served in qualifying eras may be eligible for VA disability benefits without a nexus letter under PACT Act 2022 (burn-pit, Agent Orange, Camp Lejeune, Gulf War, radiation). Illinois PACT Act eligibility guide →
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