Illinois
Official routes to help in Illinois. Everything below is a government or VA-accredited service.
IF YOU NEED HELP NOW
Veterans Crisis Line
Free, confidential support, 24 hours a day, anywhere in the US. You do not need to be enrolled in VA benefits.
If there is immediate danger to life, call 911.
STATE AGENCY
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
Your state veterans agency handles state-level benefits, state veterans homes, and can point you to a county or parish service officer near you.
Visit the official siteVA facilities in Illinois
Hospitals, clinics and benefit offices, filtered to your state.
Search VA facilitiesVet Centers in Illinois
Community counseling for combat veterans and their families.
Search Vet CentersHelp with a claim
Accredited representatives file for free. Never pay for an initial claim.
Find an accredited repNational Resource Directory
Vetted programs for housing, employment, education and health.
nrd.govRed, White, and Clix is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or with any state agency, and nothing here is medical, legal or financial advice. We are not a crisis service. State agency details come from the VA's published directory of State Departments of Veterans Affairs.