Veteran Benefits Assistance | Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs
833 South Spring Street, Springfield, IL 62794-9432
Eligibility
Veterans, veteran widows and/or families
Required documents
Photo ID
Military Discharge Papers (DD-214)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
877-222-8387
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VA Benefits Hotline
844-760-8103
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TTY
217-524-0344
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Springfield Fax
800-437-9824
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Toll Free (Within Illinois)
800-273-8255
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Veterans Crisis Line
312-814-2460
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Chicago Office
217-782-6641
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Public Phone (Out of State)
312-814-2764
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Chicago Fax
855-829-6636
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Women Veterans Call Center (Call or Text)
Languages
English, Spanish
Application process
Call to register with the agency
Fees
No Fees
Service area
IL
Helps navigate federal, state, and local resources and benefits available to veterans.
Date of Last Formal Update
02/13/2026
Data provided by
211 DuPage County
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Providing organization
Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs
Helps navigate federal, state, and local resources and benefits available to veterans.