Veteran resources in Mount Vernon, IL
7 listed resources serving U.S. military veterans in Mount Vernon, Illinois — VSOs, housing assistance, VA clinics, and benefits offices. Sorted by completeness score within each category. Contact each provider to confirm services and availability.
Closest help near Mount Vernon, IL
Within 25 miles: 1 VA facilities · 0 mental-health providers · 3 housing programs · 0 employment services
VA medical center
- Marion VA Medical Center about 41 mi (straight line) · Marion, IL 618-997-5311
VA clinic
- Mount Vernon VA Clinic about 2.4 mi (straight line) · Mount Vernon, IL 618-246-2400
- Carbondale VA Clinic about 46 mi (straight line) · Carbondale, IL 618-457-3385
Benefits / county veterans office
- Veterans Assistance Commission of Jefferson County about 0.0 mi (straight line) · Mount Vernon, IL 618-214-4973
- Marion County Veterans Assistance Commission about 18 mi (straight line) · Centralia, IL 618-532-6518 ext. 227
Housing
- Housing Authority of Mt. Vernon, Illinois about 1.0 mi (straight line) · Mount Vernon, IL 6182446275
- Housing Authority of Jefferson County about 3.8 mi (straight line) · Mount Vernon, IL 6182445910
- Housing Authority of Marion County about 19 mi (straight line) · Centralia, IL 6185321894
Employment
- Southwestern Illinois workNet - Washington County about 27 mi (straight line) · Nashville, IL 618-327-4191
- Southwestern Illinois workNet - Clinton County about 32 mi (straight line) · Carlyle, IL 618-594-4520
Distances are straight-line from the center of Mount Vernon; driving distance is longer. Call ahead to confirm services and hours.
VA Clinics (1)
Benefits Offices / CVSOs (1)
Housing Assistance Programs (2)
Veterans Service Organizations (3)
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PACT Act benefits
Veterans in Mount Vernon 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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