Illinois (IL) — Veteran Resources

Illinois veteran-aid resources

3,551 verified resources across Illinois — VA hospitals, clinics, vet centers, CVSOs (free claim help), mental health services, housing assistance, employment programs, and Veterans Service Organizations. Free, open, machine-queryable. Maintained by Wounded Warriors (Texas 501(c)(3), EIN 86-1336741).

¿Habla español? Línea de Crisis para Veteranos: 988 oprima 1 (gratis, 24/7).

⚠ In crisis right now?

Call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line — free, 24/7, confidential, federally-operated. Text 838255. Chat veteranscrisisline.net. Or call 911.

3,551
Verified resources in Illinois
12
Top cities indexed
8
Resource categories
99.9%
FIPS-tract geocoded

Browse by category

Veterans Service Orgs
558 verified in Illinois
Mental Health
172 verified in Illinois
CVSO + Benefits Offices
103 verified in Illinois
Housing Assistance
92 verified in Illinois
Employment
64 verified in Illinois
VA Clinics
40 verified in Illinois
Vet Centers
18 verified in Illinois
VA Hospitals
5 verified in Illinois

Top Illinois cities by resource count

Chicago543
CHICAGO258
DES PLAINES39
Peoria37
Belleville36
Springfield35
Rockford35
ROCKFORD29
SKOKIE28
Joliet28
SPRINGFIELD24
NORTHBROOK22

Illinois key resources

⭐ Best of Illinois (top 5 per category, editorially ranked) PACT Act in Illinois — presumptives + state CVSOs Illinois charitable tax savings (donating to us) All Illinois resources (full searchable directory)

Illinois veteran benefits + filing help

Most Illinois veterans qualify for one or more of: federal VA disability compensation, GI Bill education, VA home loan, Illinois property tax exemptions, Illinois tuition waivers, and HUD-VASH/SSVF housing aid. CVSOs are free, state-employed claim representatives — fastest path to filing.

Find a CVSO in Illinois (free claim help) → Just separated? Illinois veterans quickstart → File a PTSD claim → Homeless / at-risk: HUD-VASH + SSVF in Illinois → VA Form 21-526EZ (Disability Compensation) →

Donate to support Illinois veterans

Wounded Warriors (Texas 501(c)(3), EIN 86-1336741) operates 5 direct-aid programs that serve veterans nationwide, including in Illinois: Emergency Financial Aid (rent / utility / medical bridge grants), HRT Sponsorships (trans veteran healthcare), Care Packages (hospitalized veterans), Housing Down-Payment Assistance, Corporate Partnerships.

Give now (card / ACH / Apple Pay) → Foundation / DAF funding → Find us in any DAF / portal → Mail a check (bulletproof) →