Veteran resources in Illinois
5,836 listed resources across Illinois: VA hospitals, clinics, Vet Centers, CVSOs (free claim help), mental health services, housing assistance, employment programs and Veterans Service Organizations. Contact each provider to confirm services and availability. A free directory from 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.
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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. County or state veterans service officers help you file for free.
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; applications currently paused), HRT Sponsorships (trans veteran healthcare), Care Packages (hospitalized veterans), Housing Down-Payment Assistance, Corporate Partnerships.