Veteran resources in Wood River, IL
3 listed resources serving U.S. military veterans in Wood River, Illinois — VSOs and employment services. Sorted by completeness score within each category. Contact each provider to confirm services and availability.
Closest help near Wood River, IL
Within 25 miles: 3 VA facilities · 7 mental-health providers · 15 housing programs · 6 employment services
VA medical center
- St. Louis VA Health Care System about 17 mi (straight line) · St. Louis, MO 314-652-4100
VA clinic
- Belleville Clinic about 23 mi (straight line) · Belleville, IL
- VA St Louis Women Veterans Health Center about 27 mi (straight line) · St Louis, MO 314-652-4100
Vet Center
- East St. Louis Vet Center about 21 mi (straight line) · East St. Louis, IL 314-894-6105
Benefits / county veterans office
- Madison County Veterans Treatment Court about 8.0 mi (straight line) · Edwardsville, IL (618) 692-6050
- Veterans' Assistance Commission of Madison County about 8.0 mi (straight line) · Edwardsville, IL 618-296-4554
Mental health
- Centerstone of Illinois - Alton about 6.0 mi (straight line) · Alton, IL (618) 462-2331
- New Vision - OSF St Anthonys Health Center about 6.0 mi (straight line) · Alton, IL (618) 358-0200
- Comprehensive Behavior Health Center - Saint Clair County Inc about 16 mi (straight line) · East Saint Louis, IL (618) 482-7330 x7047
Housing
- Housing Authority - City of Alton about 6.0 mi (straight line) · Alton, IL (618) 465-4260
- Granite City Housing Authority about 10 mi (straight line) · Granite City, IL (618) 876-0975
- Madison County Housing Authority about 13 mi (straight line) · Collinsville, IL (618) 345-5142
Employment
- Southwestern Illinois workNet - Wood River about 0.0 mi (straight line) · Wood River, IL 618-296-4301
- Missouri Job Center - St. Louis Veterans about 18 mi (straight line) · St. Louis, MO 314-589-8000
Distances are straight-line from the center of Wood River; driving distance is longer. Call ahead to confirm services and hours.
Employment Services (1)
Southwestern Illinois workNet - Wood River
Veterans Service Organizations (2)
Department Of Illinois Vfw Auxiliary Vfw Inc
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PACT Act benefits
Veterans in Wood River 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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