Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

VETERANS RESOURCES

Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program 877-424-3838 www.va.gov/homeless/hchv.asp Chicago HCHV website: www.chicago.va.gov/services/homeless Provides outreach and case management to homeless Veterans. Disabled American Veterans Charity (DAV) 2122 W. Taylor St., Suite 104 Chicago, IL 60612 312-980-4242 (Illinois) 877-426-2838 (National) www.dav.org Provides support for Veterans of all generations and their families. Local DAV National Service Officers help file a claim and assist through the entire process free of charge. Easterseals 141 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1400A Chicago, IL 60604 800-221-6827 (National) 309-686-1177 (Central Illinois) 312-491-4110 (Chicagoland/Rockford) 630-620-4433 (DuPage/Fox Valley) 815-725-2194 (Joliet Area) www.easterseals.com/our-programs/ military-veterans/ Provides advocacy, employment programs and job training, Military and Veterans caregiver services, community services and support, and health and wellness programs such as Adult Day and medical rehabilitation.

HelpVet helpvet.net 855-552-4357 admin@helpvet.net HelpVet assists service members, their families, survivors and the entire military community with a wide variety of benefits, resources and company discounts. Not to mention, a large network of nationwide service providers who have deep ties to their community and care a great deal about our service members. Helpvet.net offers help with Education, Employment, Finances, Housing, Travel & Entertainment along with Health Care Benefits, Retirement Benefits, VA Loan Benefits and much more. Home Improvement and Structural Alterations Program (HISA) www.prosthetics.va.gov/psas/HISA2. asp Under the Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) program, veterans with disabilities may be able to receive a grant for home improvements and structural alterations necessary or appropriate for the effective and economical treatment of his/her disability. memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices. This program has 121 hubs in 41 states. Call the main number or visit their web page to see if there is a hub near you. Housing and Urban Development (HUD), US Dept. HUD Exchange 202-708-1112 (HUD HQ) 202-708-1455 (TTY) Main website: www.hud.gov HUD Exchange Veterans website: www.hudexchange.info/homelessness assistance/resources-for-homeless veterans Offers online searches and information for numerous programs and guidance services for the homeless. A section is dedicated to Veterans. Honor Flight 4601 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 1200 Arlington, VA 22203 937-521-2400 www.honorflight.org Transports America’s veterans to Washington DC to visit those

VETERANS INFORMATION

The American Legion Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation 2122 W. Taylor St., Suite 106 Chicago, IL 60612 312-980-4266 (Chicago) 202-861-2700 (National) www.illegion.org (Illinois) www.legion.org (National) Offers numerous programs and services, such as a benefits center to help Veterans and their families understand and apply for benefits. They also have a career center, education center and health center.

AMVETS 2206 S. Sixth St.

Springfield, IL 62703 217-528-4713 (Illinois)

877-726-8387 (National) www.ilamvets.org (Illinois) www.amvets.org (National)

Helps veterans file disability claims with the VA, provides grants for VA medical centers and rehabilitation campuses and offers programs.

Coaching into Care 888-823-7458 CoachingIntoCare@va.gov www.mirecc.va.gov/coaching/

National telephone service of the VA which helps find appropriate services at local VA facilities or communities for Veterans, their family and others. Coaching is provided by a licensed psychologist or social worker free of charge. Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office: 2122 W. Taylor St Chicago, IL 60612 844-698-2311 | 711 (TTY) 877-222-8387 (Health Care) 800-827-1000 (Benefits) www.va.gov Contact for Veterans health care, benefits and national cemeteries. Online VA locations finder for more than 2,000 health care, counseling, benefits, cemetery facilities and health care providers.

Freedom Farm for Vets 13155 W. Hart St. Wadsworth, IL 60083 224-399-7464

This is a safe place to go any time a Veteran needs a break from the daily stress of life.

Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) Services

844-698-2311 | 711 (TTY) www.va.gov/contact-us

VA sponsored program to provide information about housing, care planning, caregiver support and other resources.

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