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Vocational Rehabilitation | Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital

5000 South 5th Avenue, Hines, IL 60141

Eligibility

Served in active military, naval or air service; Separated under any condition other than dishonorable; Must be medically cleared by a healthcare provider; Must be able to register at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital.

Required documents

DD-214 Photo ID Additional documentation may be required.

Hours

Administrative: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Food Pantry: Thursday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Languages

Spanish, English

Application process

(1) If you have not been seen by a Mental Health provider, in the last 12 months, you must first complete a Mental Health Intake (2) Ask your primary Mental Health provider (or the Mental Health Intake Center) to place a consult for CWT (3) You will need to be medically cleared by a healthcare provider to participate (4) Once your consult is received, CWT will conduct a thorough review of your records to determine the most appropriate program (5) You will then be contacted and invited to participate in a CWT intake interview and develop a treatment plan that reflects your individualized goals toward employment

Fees

No Fees

Description

Specialized programs include Blind Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury, Neurosurgery, Radiation Therapy and Cardiovascular Surgery. Operates a food pantry, provides COVID-19 vaccines and provides information and referral to eligible Veterans. Also offers the compensated work therapy program for Veterans. **Pantry will be closed on 12/25/25 and 01/01/26, and will resume normal operations on 01/08/26**

Date of Last Formal Update

09/26/2025

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211 DuPage County

Providing organization

Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital

Specialized programs include Blind Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury, Neurosurgery, Radiation Therapy and Cardiovascular Surgery. Operates a food pantry, provides COVID-19 vaccines and provides information and referral to eligible Veterans. Also offers the compensated work therapy program for Veterans. **Pantry will be closed on 12/25/25 and 01/01/26, and will resume normal operations on 01/08/26**