Veterans Resources
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
[VA] Geriatrics & Extended Care
DuPage County
Veteran Benefit Guide (DuPage County)
Veterans Assistance Commission of DuPage County
Grundy County
Veteran Benefit Guide (Grundy County)
Veterans Assistance Commission of Grundy County
Kane County
Veteran Benefit Guide (Kane County)
Kankakee County
Veteran Benefit Guide (Kankakee County)
Veterans Assistance Commission of Kankakee County
Kendall County
Veteran Benefit Guide (Kendall County)
Veterans Assistance Commission of Kendall County
Lake County
Veteran Benefit Guide (Lake County)
Veterans Assistance Commission of Lake County
Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation
McHenry County
Veteran Benefit Guide (McHenry County)
Veterans Assistance Commission of McHenry County
Will County
Veteran Benefit Guide (Will County)
Veterans Assistance Commission of Will County
Other Resources
Vet Centers – Discuss how you feel with other Veterans in these community based counseling centers. Call 1-877-927-8387 or find one near you.
Veterans Crisis Line – If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-273-8255 then PRESS 1 or visit the Veterans Crisis Line online
VA Women Veterans Call Center – Call or text 1-855-829-6636
VA Caregiver Support Line – Call 1-855-260-3274
Download VA’s Self-Help Apps – Tools to help deal with common reactions like stress, sadness, and anxiety. You can also track your symptoms over time.
VA Mental Health Services Guide – This guide will help you sign up and access mental health services.
MakeTheConnection.net – Information, resources, and Veteran to Veteran videos for challenging life events and experiences with mental health issues.
VA Resource Navigator– Take advantage of all your VA benefits with this VA Reource Navigator.
Veterans Community Resources
Vets4Warriors – Veterans peer support, call 1-855-838-8255.
Wounded Warrior Project – Need someone to talk to? Connect with your peers, call 1-888-WWP-ALUM (997-2586).
Code of Support – Connecting military, veterans, caregivers and families to the support they need.
American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network – Peer support and mentoring or call the Hero Care Network at 1-877-272-7337.
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) – TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. Call 1-800-959-8277 for assistance.
AARP – Veterans, Military and their Families
Veteran Service Organizations
No Wrong Door – Transforming the way people access services in the community
Disabled American Veterans Charity (DAV)
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)