Veteran resources in Effingham, IL
10 listed resources serving U.S. military veterans in Effingham, Illinois — VSOs, benefits offices, VA clinics, and housing assistance. Sorted by completeness score within each category. Contact each provider to confirm services and availability.
Closest help near Effingham, IL
Within 25 miles: 1 VA facilities · 0 mental-health providers · 3 housing programs · 0 employment services
VA clinic
- Effingham VA Clinic about 1.2 mi (straight line) · Effingham, IL 217-347-7600
- Mattoon Community Based Outpatient Clinic about 27 mi (straight line) · Mattoon, IL 217-258-3370
Benefits / county veterans office
- Effingham County Veterans Assistance Commission about 0.0 mi (straight line) · Effingham, IL 217-342-4979
- Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs — Effingham office (serves Shelby County) about 0.0 mi (straight line) · Effingham, IL 217-342-8493
Mental health
- Douglas County MH and Family Csl - RISE Behavioral Health and Wellness about 49 mi (straight line) · Tuscola, IL (217) 253-4731
Housing
- Effingham County Housing Authority about 1.1 mi (straight line) · Effingham, IL 2173423520
- Housing Authority of the County of Cumberland, IL. about 20 mi (straight line) · Toledo, IL 2178492071
- Housing Authority of the County of Shelby, IL. about 23 mi (straight line) · Shelbyville, IL 2177742167
Employment
- CEFS, An Illinois workNet Partner - Mattoon about 27 mi (straight line) · Mattoon, IL 217-279-0371
- Douglas County Worknet about 49 mi (straight line) · Tuscola, IL 217-253-7555
Distances are straight-line from the center of Effingham; driving distance is longer. Call ahead to confirm services and hours.
VA Clinics (1)
Benefits Offices / CVSOs (2)
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs — Effingham office (serves Shelby County)
Housing Assistance Programs (1)
Veterans Service Organizations (6)
American Legion
Department Of Illinois Vfw Auxiliary Inc
Disabled American Veterans
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PACT Act benefits
Veterans in Effingham 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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