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Administrative Case Work and Advocacy-Related Services:

• Veterans' Benefits Administration (VBA) compensation and pension claims filing
• Veterans' Health Administration (VHA) health care benefits enrollment
• Local, state, and federal benefits filing
• Application and forms processing
• Assistance in obtaining military records and medical documentation
• Specialized information and referral services
• Limited estate planning (wills and advance directives)
• Limited home adaptation and medical equipment
• Collection of and proper disposal of unserviceable flags
• Assistance in obtaining Illinois State ID cards

Veterans Legal Clinic - free legal aid with a range of areas including VA benefits, Social Security, evictions for those with housing vouchers, foreclosures, and others.

Nonprofit organization serving needy veterans and their families in Illinois. Services include assisting eligible veterans with VA pension applications and appeals through pro bono service program, and legal referrals to in-network attorneys.

Assists veterans and their families with finding the support and opportunities they need, including family support, education, housing, legal aid, mental health struggles, disability claims, finding employment and budget counseling.

Access to VA online portal to to apply for and get information on a wide variety of benefits, including disability compensation, pension benefits, VA Health Care, housing, burial and life insurance benefits, and others.

Helps navigate federal, state, and local resources and benefits available to veterans.

Provides assistance with veterans benefits.

Help with federal and state benefits available to veterans. Help also given in other areas, such as getting health care, education and training, housing and employment.

Provides a helpline for women veterans, their families, and caregivers. Provides information about health care services, VA benefits, and eligibility. Online chat and text are also available.

Provides assistance applying for federal and state benefits to veterans and their families. Also provides resources related to:

• Housing
• Employment preparation
• Compensation and pension
• Mental Health services
• Burial and survivor

Provides assistance to Lake County veterans and their families, including: Processing any/all claims with Veterans Affairs (VA) Emergency financial assistance Survivor spousal benefits Burial benefits

Provides assistance applying for federal and state benefits to veterans and their families. Also provides resources related to:

• Housing
• Employment preparation
• Compensation and pension
• Mental Health services
• Burial and survivor

Provides information to community resources for veterans, active duty service members, and their families. Benefits include federal, state, and community-based programs and services.

Offers a drop-in center providing referrals to resources for veterans and their families. Services include: Case management In-house referrals and referrals to community partners Veterans benefits counseling including help securing SSI and SSDI Job search assistance Access to internet/computer services Resume building Support groups

Provides services to low-income veterans and their families who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Supportive services include:

• Housing stabilization
• Temporary financial assistance (including rent, security deposit, utilities and car repairs; based on eligibility)
• Intensive, short-term case management
• Assistance with VA and mainstream benefits

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) assists veterans in finding out what benefits they are eligible for, and how to apply. Veterans may contact the benefits hotline at (800) 827-1000 or visit a local VA center to get help with:Enrolling in VA health care and connecting with primary care providersFinding where to file a disability claim and the necessary steps to takeConnecting with a Veteran Service Officer and local Veterans Service Organizations

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) assists veterans in finding out what benefits they are eligible for, and how to apply. Veterans may contact the benefits hotline at (800) 827-1000 or visit a local VA center to get help with:Enrolling in VA health care and connecting with primary care providersFinding where to file a disability claim and the necessary steps to takeConnecting with a Veteran Service Officer and local Veterans Service Organizations

Chicago Veterans' Educational Peer Mentorship Program assists Veterans in two ways - they use a unique peer-to-peer mentorship approach defined as a form of mentorship that takes place between a person who has lived through a specific experience and a person who is new to that experience, to help provide guidance and access to resources and benefits available to Veterans. Second, Chicago Veterans hosts various workshops and events to support their education and lifelong transition.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) assists veterans in finding out what benefits they are eligible for, and how to apply. Veterans may contact the benefits hotline at (800) 827-1000 or visit a local VA center to get help with:Enrolling in VA health care and connecting with primary care providersFinding where to file a disability claim and the necessary steps to takeConnecting with a Veteran Service Officer and local Veterans Service Organizations

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) assists veterans in finding out what benefits they are eligible for, and how to apply. Veterans may contact the benefits hotline at (800) 827-1000 or visit a local VA center to get help with:Enrolling in VA health care and connecting with primary care providersFinding where to file a disability claim and the necessary steps to takeConnecting with a Veteran Service Officer and local Veterans Service Organizations

Senior Helpers specializes in providing in-home assistance services. Offerings include:Alzheimer's & Dementia CareParkinson's CareCompanion CarePersonal CareReturn Home Transitional CareChronic Disease CareVA Benefits AssistanceRespite CareEnd-of-Life Support Care

Senior Helpers specializes in providing in-home assistance services. Offerings include:Alzheimer's & Dementia CareParkinson's CareCompanion CarePersonal CareReturn Home Transitional CareChronic Disease CareVA Benefits AssistanceRespite CareEnd-of-Life Support Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) assists veterans in finding out what benefits they are eligible for, and how to apply. Veterans may contact the benefits hotline at (800) 827-1000 or visit a local VA center to get help with:Enrolling in VA health care and connecting with primary care providersFinding where to file a disability claim and the necessary steps to takeConnecting with a Veteran Service Officer and local Veterans Service Organizations

Hanover Township's Department of Human Services offers programs and services to improve the quality of life of Hanover Township residents experiencing hardships. The department's primary function is to provide financial assistance to qualifying residents through General and Emergency Assistance. The Human Services Department also oversees the Township's Food Pantry, which is available to the Township residents six days per week. Department staff are also Accredited Veterans Service Officers who are able to assist Township Veterans and their families in applying for qualifying benefits from state and federal agencies. Employment Services, such as offering assistance for interview skills, resume writing, and job searches, are also available through the department.

Leyden Township Veterans Service Liaison can provide assistance and/or information regarding housing benefits, compensation and pension, education and training, employment benefits, health care & pharmacy programs, Illinois insurance programs, burial benefits, military records, transportation, and more.