Resources
Veterans Resource Guide
A continuously growing resource guide featuring national, state and local resources for veterans, ranging from veteran health and education benefits to recreational opportunities.
HOUSING SERVICES
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
For veterans and family members/friends seeking information on VA homelessness programs, health care and other services.
1-877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838) (24/7)
Vermilion County Housing Authority
Develops and provides affordable housing opportunities for individuals and families. Assists low income residents with safe, decent, sanitary and affordable housing.
1607 Clyman Lane,
Danville, IL 61832; 217-443-0621
Habitat for Humanity of Illinois
5183 Harlem Rd, Suite 3,
Loves Park, IL 61111; 779-324-0949
e-mail office@habitatillinois.org
(please include your zip code with correspondence)
Office of Community Assistance, Illinois Department of Commerce
Can assist with rental assistance, transportation, food, clothing, health-related services, job preparedness, vocational skills training, education and housing assistance, nutrition programs and income management.
217-785-1709
211 call specialists are available to help callers find services such as mortgage, rent and utility assistance, food, health care, emergency shelter, support groups and counseling.
For Central Illinois residents, dial 211 or 1-888-865-9903 (1-800-427-4626 for Macoupin County) or text TXT211.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Please also see Senior Services and Housing for additional financial resources.
1-855-TAX-PSLS (1-855-829-7757)
LEGAL SERVICES
Offers legal services to those who meet eligibility requirements which includes income-based eligibility. Call your local office for eligibility screening.
Bloomington Office:
201 W. Olive St., Suite 203,
Bloomington, IL 61701
309-827-5021 or 800-874-2536
Serves Livingston, McLean, Woodford counties
Galesburg Office
311 E. Main St., Suite 302,
Galesburg, IL 61401
Serves Henderson, Knox, McDonough, Warren counties
Joliet Office
18 W. Cass St., 5th Floor
Joliet, IL 60432
Serves Grundy and Will counties
Kankakee Office
87 S. Schuyler Ave., Suite 350,
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-935-2750 or 800-346-2864
Serves Iroquois and Kankakee counties
Ottawa Office
1021 Clinton St., Ottawa Office,
815-434-5903 or 800-892-7888
Serves Bureau, LaSalle, Putnam counties
Peoria Office
411 Hamilton BLVD., Suite 1812,
Peoria, IL 61602
309-674-9831 or 800-322-2280
Serves Fulton, Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell counties
Rock Island Office
1600 Fourth Ave., Suite 200,
Rock Island, IL 61201
309-794-1328 or 800-322-9804
Serves McHenry Lee, Mercer, Rock Island, Whiteside counties
Rockford Office
303 N. Main St., Suite 600,
Rockford, IL 61101
815-965-2902 or 800-892-2985
Serves Boone, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Ogle, Stephenson, Winnebago counties
Waukegan Office
325 W. Washington St., Suite 100,
Waukegan, IL 600855
847-662-6925 or 800-942-3940
Serves Lake county
West Suburban Office
31W001 East North Ave., Suite 200,
West Chicago, IL 60185
630-690-2130 or 800-690-2130
Serves Dekalb, DuPage, Kane, Kendall counties
Woodstock Office
400 Russel Court,
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-344-9113 or 877-480-3020
Serves McHenry county
Works to eliminate housing discrimination and ensure equal housing opportunities for all people.
1-855-FHP-PSLS (1-855-347-7757)
Legal Help for Homeowners Project
1-888-966-7757
Legal Assistance for Older Adults Project
1-888-965-7757
Provides free legal services and resources to people dealing with eviction.
1-855-631-0811 or text EVICTION to 1-844-938-4280
FOOD INSECURITY
Monday and Thursday 12:30-2PM
217-283-0780
https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/shelter/il_grant-township-food-pantry
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
CRIS Senior Services (Seniors and Disabled Adults)
CRIS-info@CRISHealthyAging.org
Vermilion County
309 N. Franklin St
Danville, IL 61832
217-443-2999
Champaign County
1606 Willow View Rd., Suite 1E
Urbana, IL 61802
217-355-1543
Lifepan Dial-A-Ride
1-800-500-5505
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Veterans Affairs Mental Health Services
Offers evidence-based therapy and other treatment options for Veterans.
1900 E. Main St., Danville
Danville, IL 61832
217-554-3000
Veterans Centers
Community-based counseling centers that provide a range of social and psychological services to Veterans, active-duty service members and their families.
Military Sexual Trauma
Contact your local VA facility to speak with the Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator to discuss services and care.
VA Mental Health Services
1900 E. Main St.
Danville, IL 61832
217-554-3000
SENIOR SPECIFIC SERVICES
Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Transportation, care management, adult protective services, medication management screening, mental health, caregiver service program, support groups, information and assistance.
700 Hamilton BLVD
Peoria, IL 61603
1-877-777-2422
Serves Fulton, Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell Woodford Counties
Lifespan Center
Tax preparation, telecare services, transportation, caregiver resources and much more.
11021 East County Rd. 800 North
Charleston, IL 61920
217-639-5150
Serves Coles County
East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging
In-home services, caregiver support programs, community services, Elder Rights Program, Healthy Aging Program, and much more.
1003 Maple Hill Rd
Bloomington, IL 61705
309-829-2065
Serves Champaign, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar, Ford, Iroquois, Livingston, Macon, McLean, Moultrie, Piatt,
Shelby and Vermilion Counties
Senior Services of Central Illinois
Legal, caregiver support, computer training, health programs and more.
701 West Mason St
Springfield, IL 62702
217-528-4035 or 217-528-3882
Serves Sangamon, Logan, Mason and Menard counties
Starting Point
Programs include Caregiver Advisory Service, comprehensive care, money management, respite care, and more.
1221 East Condit St
Decatur, IL 62521
217-423-6550
Serves Macon County
CRIS Healthy-Aging Center
Mission is to keep older adults safe, healthy and independent in their homes for as long as possible.
309 N. Franklin St
Danville, IL 61832
217-443-2999
1606 Willow View Rd., Suite 1E
Urbana, IL 61802
217-355-1543
HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Veteran Affairs Illiana Health Care System
Contact your local VA facility to inquire about eligibility requirements for health care services including vision, dental, hearing, prescription assistance and harm reduction.
1900 E. Main St
Danville, IL 61832
217-554-3000
VA Clean Syringe Program
This program provides respectful, non-judgmental care to include infection testing (i.e. HIV, Hepatitis, STDs, etc.), education, harm reduction materials (i.e. syringes, condoms, sharps container, etc.), Naloxone prescription and much more.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
For emotional/behavioral health symptoms and difficulties, please put “please see Mental Health section” and enter that information in the Mental Health Section and/or note which part of that section would be most applicable to TBI.
ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter (ALS)
The ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter provides exceptional care services, the latest resources and information, and premier programming for Persons Living with ALS, their families and caregivers. We are proud to currently serve the Chicagoland area, Northern and Central Illinois, and part of Northwest Indiana. There is no cost to Persons Living with ALS and their families for any of the services we provide.
5315 N Clark St, #650
Chicago, IL 60640
309-696-7184 (local number)
Carle Community Health Initiatives
Maxim Healthcare Services (Home Healthcare)
Maxim Healthcare provides 1-on-1 CNA and private duty nursing extended care services in the home. We also assist clients to navigate insurance benefit checks. We serve the entire central Illinois area (as far North as Bureau, as far south as Christian, and on the eastern and western borders).
Skilled nursing (gtube/trach/ventilator/wound management/bowel program, etc.)
Companion/home-maker services
Licensed with VA
Phone: 309-566-0800
peoriaoffice@maxhealth.com
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence. For emotional/behavioral health symptoms and difficulties, please put “please see Mental Health section” and enter that information in the Mental Health Section and/or note which part of that section would be most applicable to domestic violence.
1-800-799-SAFE(7233) (24/7), Text “START” to 88788
VA Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
Program to help Veterans and their families who are impacted by physical, emotional and sexual violence. Contact your local VA facility to speak with the IPV Coordinator for more information.
1900 E. Main St
Danville, IL 61832
217-554-3000
Staffed by VA social workers who provide information about assistance through the VA, offer supportive counseling and can link callers to their local Caregiver Support Team. Also, offers telephone education calls for caregivers of Veterans. Please see Senior Services for additional resources for caregivers.
Caregiver Support Line: 1-855-260-3274
Monday-Friday 7AM-7PM (CST)
www.caregiver.va.gov for tips, tools, videos and links to additional resources.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Employment
Information to come soon.
CRISIS SERVICES
Veterans Crisis Line
988, press 1 or Text 838255 (24/7)
Free, confidential resource that connects you to a real person specially trained to support Veterans.
Mobile Crisis Units
More information to come
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
Veterans Helping Veterans Helping the Community
Provides scooters and power chairs to veterans at no cost.
217-554-3000
duckie22@comcast.net
ADAPTIVE SPORTS / VETERAN SPORT ORGANZIATIONS
Central Illinois Veteran Warriors
Offer therapeutic healing through the use of sports to help reduce veteran suicide. Also provide structure, support and camaraderie in a team setting.
1162 Duck Horn Drive
Normal, IL 61761
815-274-2749
Email: treasurer@civw.org or info@civw.org
A local organization, their mission is to help fight veteran and first responder suicide rates by discovering outdoor passions through hiking, fishing, hunting, and more.
Provides combat veterans coping with military connected disabilities a long term means to overcome their challenges through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and fitness training. Scholarship opportunities to train for free are available for veterans who meet certain criteria. There is an approved training facility in Bloomington.
Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) exists to guide them through that journey with real-life and virtual opportunities focused on building a healthier lifestyle because a strong focus on mental and physical health is critical to ensuring veterans’ best days are ahead.
All women veteran warrior hockey team, comprised of female veterans from across the United States coming together at tournaments to play and boost camaraderie.
Email: info@usanationalwomenwarriors.com
