Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

VETERANS RESOURCES

VA Homeless Aid 877-424-3838 va.gov/homeless

VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) Hotline 810 Vermont Ave., NW Washington, DC 20420 800-488-8244 www.va.gov/oig/hotline Contact to report suspected fraud, waste, abuse or mismanagement of VA programs and operations. The Hotline does not accept complaints that are unrelated such as complaints about claims, benefits or appeals. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has transitioned to web forms only for complaints submitted in electronic format; this change means that free-form email submissions are no longer accepted.

Vet Centers Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that provide social and psychological services for eligible Veterans, active duty service members and their families. www.vetcenter.va.gov

VETERANS SERVICES

The VA provides individualized care through a wide range of services for Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Services include: Health care, including mental health care and treatment for substance abuse; assistance with expenses such as utilities & child care; Veterans in temporary housing can get help finding a permanent place to live; help with exploring options to avoid foreclosure; job training or referrals to help eligible Veterans gain skills to prepare them for employment; temporary housing & a paying job, and more.

Chicago 773-962-3740 or 877-927-8387 3348 W. 87th ST., Suite 2 Chicago, IL 60652

Chicago Heights 708-754-8885 or 877-927-8387

1010 Dixie Hwy 2nd Floor Chicago Heights, IL 60411

VA Vet Call Center (Readjustment Counseling) 877-927-8387 www.vetcenter.va.gov

DuPage County 630-585-1853 or 877-927-8387 750 Shoreline Dr., Ste 150 Aurora, IL 60504

VA Housing Assistance 800-827-1000 www.va.gov/housing-assistance

24/7 confidential call center where combat Veterans and their families can talk with staff about their military experience or readjustment to civilian life. Staff is comprised of combat Veterans and family members of combat Veterans. This is a free service.

Can help Veterans, service members, and their surviving spouses to buy a home or refinance a loan. They also offer benefits and services to help one build, improve, or keep their home.

East Moline 309-755-3260

465 42nd., Suite 140 East Moline, IL 61244

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V eterans A ssistance C ommission of McHenry County

Our Mission To promote the welfare of all McHenry County’s military veterans, service members, and eligible family members

VAC Serving the Community

Transportation to Lovell FHCC (North Chicago) The VAC provides transport to VA medical appointments. Professional drivers pick up patients from VAC Bus Stops.

Professional Advocacy The VAC’s highly trained and accredited staff assist veterans and eligible family members prepare, present and prosecute VA claims and appeals.

Financial Assistance

Nobody is immune to ‘hard times’. The VAC assists eligible applicants with household bills. We also have funds to assist family caregivers.

The VAC provides service at no charge

Call for an appointment

(815) 334-4229

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(855) 462 0100

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