1. Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs — Free
State agency for veterans benefits.
(800) 437-9824 · 833 S Spring St, Springfield, IL 62794 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website
Best Veterans in Illinois — 14 verified resources
14 Resources
2. Jesse Brown VA Medical Center — Chicago — Free
VA hospital with women's health clinic.
(312) 569-8387 · 820 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60612 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm · Visit Website
3. Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital — Free
VA hospital serving western Chicago suburbs.
(708) 202-8387 · 5000 5th Ave, Hines, IL 60141 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm · Visit Website
4. Marion VA Medical Center — Southern IL — Free
VA healthcare for southern Illinois.
(618) 997-5311 · 2401 W Main St, Marion, IL 62959 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm · Visit Website
5. Illinois American Legion — Free
Veteran service organization.
(217) 522-4937 · 2720 E Lincoln St, Bloomington, IL 61704 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
6. VA Women Veterans Health Care — Free
Comprehensive primary care, gender-specific healthcare, and mental health services at every VA facility nationwide.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
7. Women Veterans Call Center — Free
1-855-VA-WOMEN (829-6636) — connecting women veterans to VA benefits and services. Mon-Fri 8am-10pm ET.
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8. Veterans Crisis Line — Free
Dial 988 then press 1 — 24/7 free confidential support for veterans in crisis. Text 838255 or chat online.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
9. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) — Free
Free benefits assistance, transportation to medical appointments, and advocacy for disabled veterans.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
10. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) — Free
Service officers help with VA claims; local posts offer community and support.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
11. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America — Free
IAVA — connecting post-9/11 veterans, advocacy, and Quick Reaction Force support team.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
12. Wounded Warrior Project — Free
Free programs for wounded post-9/11 veterans and families: mental health, career, and adaptive sports.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
13. Service Women's Action Network (SWAN) — Free
Advocacy and support for active-duty servicewomen and women veterans.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
14. Military OneSource — Free
1-800-342-9647 — free 24/7 information and confidential support for service members and families.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
Frequently Asked
- How many veterans resources are in Illinois?
- Women's Corner tracks 14 verified veterans resources for women in Illinois.
- Are veterans resources in Illinois free?
- 14 of the 14 listed veterans resources in Illinois are explicitly free or low-cost.
- Which cities in Illinois have veterans resources?
- Listings span cities including Springfield, Chicago, Hines, Marion, Bloomington.
- What are some examples of veterans resources in Illinois?
- Featured entries include Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center — Chicago, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Marion VA Medical Center — Southern IL, Illinois American Legion.
- Do these listings include phone numbers?
- 5 of 14 Illinois veterans listings include verified phone numbers.