Veteran resources in Rockford, IL
28 listed resources serving U.S. military veterans in Rockford, Illinois — VSOs, housing assistance, mental health services, and VA clinics. Sorted by completeness score within each category. Contact each provider to confirm services and availability.
Closest help near Rockford, IL
Within 25 miles: 4 VA facilities · 9 mental-health providers · 6 housing programs · 2 employment services
VA clinic
- Rockford Clinic about 2.8 mi (straight line) · Rockford, IL 815-227-0081
- Rockford VA Clinic about 4.3 mi (straight line) · Rockford, IL 815-227-5300
Vet Center
- Rockford Vet Center about 1.6 mi (straight line) · Rockford, IL 779-214-3126
Benefits / county veterans office
- Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County about 5.6 mi (straight line) · Rockford, IL 815-516-2850
- Veterans Assistance Commission of Boone County about 11 mi (straight line) · Belvidere, IL 815-544-6464
Mental health
- Rosecrance Inc - Harrison Adult Campus/Health Ctr about 2.8 mi (straight line) · Rockford, IL (815) 391-1000
- William S Middleton VA - Rockford VA CBOC about 2.8 mi (straight line) · Rockford, IL (815) 227-0081 x26247
- Harmony Ctr for Holistic Psychotherapy - Spectrum of Rockford LGBTQIA Csl Prog about 5.4 mi (straight line) · Loves Park, IL (815) 639-0300
Housing
- Rosecrance, Inc. about 2.8 mi (straight line) · Rockford, IL
- Rockford Housing Authority about 5.8 mi (straight line) · Rockford, IL (815) 489-8520
- Winnebago County Housing Authority about 5.8 mi (straight line) · Rockford, IL (815) 963-2133
Employment
- The Workforce Connection - Rockford about 6.8 mi (straight line) · Rockford, IL 815-847-7574
- The Workforce Connection Belvidere about 11 mi (straight line) · Belvidere, IL 815-547-9616
Distances are straight-line from the center of Rockford; driving distance is longer. Call ahead to confirm services and hours.
VA Clinics (2)
Vet Centers (2)
Benefits Offices / CVSOs (1)
Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County
Mental Health Services (3)
BI Spotlight Re Entry Center - DBA Geo Reentry Services Inc
William S Middleton VA - Rockford VA CBOC
Housing Assistance Programs (4)
Rosecrance, Inc.
Rockford, IL Stand Down — October 30, 2026
Employment Services (1)
The Workforce Connection - Rockford
Veterans Service Organizations (14)
Student Veterans of America — Rock Valley College Chapter
Amvets
Department Of Illinois Vfw Auxiliary Inc
Disabled American Veterans
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Other Veteran Resources (1)
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PACT Act benefits
Veterans in Rockford 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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