Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

VETERANS RESOURCES

Military Outreach USA 3020 Milwaukee Ave. Northbrook, IL 60062 877-734-4244 www.militaryoutreachusa.org

National Resource Directory nrd.gov

SAMHSA Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families Technical Assistance (SMVF TA) Center 877-726-4727 (SAMHSA) 800-273-8255 (Veterans Crisis Line) www.samhsa.gov/smvf-ta-center The SMVF TA Center works with other agencies and groups to improve behavioral health services and supports for veterans and their families. The TA resources offers information on trauma, depression, homelessness, justice system involvement, suicide prevention and the impact of substance misuse on the psychological distress of military life and combat. Provides services to Veterans who are homeless, disabled or disadvantaged. Some services provided are shelter, job counseling services, crises intervention and case management. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20420 800-827-1000 Benefits 877-222-8387 Health Care 800-488-8244 VA Inspector General 800-273-8255 #1 Veterans Crisis Line www.va.gov USO 333 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2226 Chicago, IL 60601 888-484-3876 800-876-7469 donations www.uso.org A civilian non-profit organization that provides programs and services to military personnel and their families through donations. Veterans Path to Hope 805 S. McHenry Ave., Suite D Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-321-4673 info@vphope.org www.veteranspathtohope.org

The National Resource Directory is a resource website that connects wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, their families, and caregivers to programs and services that support them. It provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels. One can find information on a variety of topics such as family and caregiver support, health, benefits, housing, transportation, homeless assistance, and more. Outreach, Education & Installations (OEI) 877-473-4003 www.oeius.org Free captioning phones for Veterans Pain Management – VHA 844-698-2311 www.va.gov/PAINMANAGEMENT/ Veteran_Public/index.asp Offers pain management tools for Veterans such as topic resources, exercises and treatment information through the Veterans Health Administration. Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS) 855-260-3274 www.caregiver.va.gov/docs/PGCSS_ Fact_Sheet.pdf www.caregiver.va.gov/help_landing.asp The Caregiver Support Program (CSP) empowers caregivers with a wide range of resources through the Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS). All caregivers who provide personal care services to Veterans enrolled in Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare have access to PGCSS. Services include education and training, support services, home and community based care. For information contact your local VAMC. 855-260-3274 www.caregiver.va.gov/docs/PGCSS_ Fact_Sheet.pdf

USA Beds for Vets Program. Provides basic move-in essentials & beds to formerly homeless veterans. Naperville Responds for Veterans 210 S. Washington St. Naperville, IL 60540

331-684-7899 info@nrfov.org napervilleresponds.org

Assists Veterans and their families in need, especially those with low and moderate income, by raising donations of money, building materials, and professional labor, and coordinating the process of repairing, building, and donating homes. National Call Center for Homeless Veterans 877-424-3838 Free help for homeless veterans. Call or chat online with a trained counselor confidentially 24/7 for information on VA homeless programs, healthcare & other available services. National Personnel Records Center Military Personnel Records Chicago Office www.va.gov/homeless/ nationalcallcenter.asp

7358 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60629 773-948-9000 | 866-272-6272 www.archives.gov/chicago

St. Louis Office 1 Archives Dr. St. Louis, MO 63138 314-801-0800 | 866-272-6272 www.archives.gov/personnel-records center/military-personnel The repository of millions of military personnel, health, and medical records of discharged and deceased Veterans of all services during the 20th century.

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