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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) provides veterans with mental health services to treat conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST), depression, grief, anxiety, and other needs. Medical centers and clinics provide consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a range of psychological issues.

Cook County Clerks's Office- Veterans Assistance Commission offers a variety of emergency financial assistance for eligible veterans.

Volunteers of America Illinois reaches out to veterans wherever they are in their journey towards healing and stability and offer a full continuum of supportive services and interventions that are individually tailored to meet the unique needs of each veteran.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) provides primary care to eligible veterans through the VA Health Care program. Registering as a patient with the VA provides access to a number of other services, including specialty care, mental health care, pharmacy services, and more. VA primary care providers will work closely with veterans to plan for all the care they need to stay healthy and well throughout their lives, including immunizations and vaccinations. They will also work with family members or caregivers who support veterans.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) provides many options for Veterans seeking treatment for substance use problems, ranging from unhealthy alcohol use to life-threatening addiction. Services may include:Medically managed detoxification to stop substance use safely, and services to get stableDrug substitution therapies and newer medicines to reduce cravings (like methadone and buprenorphine for opiate addiction)Nicotine replacement or other medicines for stopping tobacco useShort-term outpatient counselingIntensive outpatient treatmentMarriage and family counselingSelf-help groupsResidential (live-in) careContinuing care and relapse prevention (making sure you don't slip back into the same substance use problems)

Code Platoon helps veterans and military spouses find a software engineer career.

Heartland Human Care Services' Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program is funded by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs and is administered through Heartland Human Care Services to provide supportive services for low or very low-income veteran families residing in or transitioning to permanent housing. The services are designed to increase the housing stability of veterans and veteran families who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Homeless veterans (and families) are placed into scattered-site apartments in the city of Chicago or Cook County with independent landlords. The SSVF program is able to provide temporary financial assistance directly to the landlord based on the needs of the veteran household. Participants at risk of homelessness are provided with financial assistance to ensure they can remain in their current housing (usually rental payments). All participants are offered employment services and receive intensive case management, housing location/inspection services, and referrals to other services such as clinical, education, and legal services. This program serves 220 veterans and their households annually.

Angel of God Resource Center, Inc. (AOGRC) GI Bill® Programs are committed to supporting the unique challenges and opportunities of veterans. Their developing program is designed to provide veterans access to services and resources.Angel of God Academy, a division of the parent organization, Angel of God Resource Center, Inc., offers two training programs for veterans: the Training Observation Practice (T.O.P.), which focuses on automotive services, and the Financial Service, which focuses on the insurance industry.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) supports the health, welfare, and dignity of female Veterans and their families by ensuring equal access to timely, sensitive, and quality care. Comprehensive service, including:Primary careContraceptive careMaternity Care CoordinationMammography CoordinationCervical Cancer Screening and CoordinationMental health care and counselingPsychiatric servicesSocial workPeer supportGynecology *Gender Affirming Care **service only available at Jesse Brown VAMC

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) provides veterans with mental health services to treat conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST), depression, grief, anxiety, and other needs. Medical centers and clinics provide consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a range of psychological issues.

Free legal clinics for assistance on public benefits, including VA benefits, discharge upgrades and character of discharge reviews, and VA debt. For other civil legal aid issues, they offer advice and referrals during the appointment and screen for extended representation by Legal Aid Chicago staff.The clinics are hosted at:Jesse Brown VA Medical Center: 820 S. Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60612VA's Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC): 1141 South California Avenue Chicago, IL 60612

National Able Network's Veterans Forward Program helps veterans of all eras and branches transition from military to civilian careers.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) provides primary care to eligible veterans through the VA Health Care program. Registering as a patient with the VA provides access to a number of other services, including specialty care, mental health care, pharmacy services, and more. VA primary care providers will work closely with veterans to plan for all the care they need to stay healthy and well throughout their lives, including immunizations and vaccinations. They will also work with family members or caregivers who support veterans.

YWCA Elgin is now a proud provider of Tiny Boots, free childcare for Veteran! The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs has partnered with the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago and the Federal VA to provide quality, childcare at No Cost while veterans attends scheduled medical or counseling appointments; or job interview.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) provides primary care to eligible veterans through the VA Health Care program. Registering as a patient with the VA provides access to a number of other services, including specialty care, mental health care, pharmacy services, and more. VA primary care providers will work closely with veterans to plan for all the care they need to stay healthy and well throughout their lives, including immunizations and vaccinations. They will also work with family members or caregivers who support veterans.

Cook County-Veterans Assistance Commission provides financial assistance in the form of loans, vouchers, etc. to help veterans pay their rent or mortgage. To support their housing needs, eligible and qualified veterans can receive up to $1,400 in direct financial assistance to be applied to past-due rental or mortgage payments or as the first month's payment towards a new rental or mortgage. This benefit can only be applied for once every 12 months.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) provides primary care to eligible veterans through the VA Health Care program. Registering as a patient with the VA provides access to a number of other services, including specialty care, mental health care, pharmacy services, and more. VA primary care providers will work closely with veterans to plan for all the care they need to stay healthy and well throughout their lives, including immunizations and vaccinations. They will also work with family members or caregivers who support veterans.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) provides many options for Veterans seeking treatment for substance use problems, ranging from unhealthy alcohol use to life-threatening addiction. Services may include:Medically managed detoxification to stop substance use safely, and services to get stableDrug substitution therapies and newer medicines to reduce cravings (like methadone and buprenorphine for opiate addiction)Nicotine replacement or other medicines for stopping tobacco useShort-term outpatient counselingIntensive outpatient treatmentMarriage and family counselingSelf-help groupsResidential (live-in) careContinuing care and relapse prevention (making sure you don't slip back into the same substance use problems)

The National Center of Excellence for Veterans and their Families at Rush offers in-person and virtual outpatient care at the Road Home Program which consists of weekly therapy sessions. Treatment focuses on immediate symptom reduction, long-term mental health recovery, and permanent lifestyle changes for veterans, service members, and their families. The length of treatment varies, but veterans, service members, and families leave with the tools and skills needed to move forward and build healthy, productive relationships and lives.

Overflow Community Project offers clean, furnished homes for congregate shared and co-living for veterans and seniors. Individuals must be self-sufficient and able to manage their own care.

National Able Network's Veterans Forward Program helps veterans of all eras and branches transition from military to civilian careers.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) provides primary care to eligible veterans through the VA Health Care program. Registering as a patient with the VA provides access to a number of other services, including specialty care, mental health care, pharmacy services, and more. VA primary care providers will work closely with veterans to plan for all the care they need to stay healthy and well throughout their lives, including immunizations and vaccinations. They will also work with family members or caregivers who support veterans.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) provides veterans with mental health services to treat conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST), depression, grief, anxiety, and other needs. Medical centers and clinics provide consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a range of psychological issues.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) provides veterans with mental health services to treat conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST), depression, grief, anxiety, and other needs. Medical centers and clinics provide consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a range of psychological issues.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) provides veterans with mental health services to treat conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST), depression, grief, anxiety, and other needs. Medical centers and clinics provide consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a range of psychological issues.