Operation Wellness for Veterans and family
The Salvation Army, 1600 Clear Lake Ave, Springfield, IL 62702. On May 12, 2017
Opening Ceremony at 8:00 am; 9 am to 3 pm open to Veterans and their family
For more information please contact Archie Ford, Fax (217) 679-4348 or archie_ford@usc.savationarmy.org
or call Archie Ford, SSVF Outreach Specialist: (217) 493-6386
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is testing a new program that provides mobility service dogs for Veterans living with mental health disorders. Service dogs have proven to be beneficial for Veterans with visual, hearing and mobility impairments. The new program will evaluate whether or not the dogs are also valuable for Veterans with mental health conditions and can help them live independently. http://www.disability.gov
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Armed Forces Legal Assistance
101 Heritage Drive Suite 210 (bldg. P-3)
Scott AFB, IL 62225
(618) 256-3542
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Thursday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
http://legalassistance.law.af.mil/content/locator.php or
http://www.scott.af.mil/units/375thairliftwingstaff/judgeadvocate/index.asp
Burial Benefits for Illinois Veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides assistance with burial and funeral expenses of deceased veterans. For information call the Military and Veterans Hotline: (800)-382-3000 or tty: (800)-964-3013. The Military and Veterans Rights Bureau is in the Office of the Attorney General, 100 West Randolph Street, Chicago 60601. Web site: www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov
Continuing Recovery Center
202 W. Central
Irving, IL 62051
(217) 533-4441
Employment Services
Veterans Outreach Program
(708) 342-9800
Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Illinois Department of Employment Security
(877) 342-7533
Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00 pm
http://www.ides.illinois.gov
Entrepreneurship boot camp for veterans with disabilities (EBV)
Want to start your own business? The EBV program will teach you how to become an entrepreneur, and is entirely free for participants through the generous support of the EBV universities, and the private giving of individuals and corporations. For more information on how to become an entrepreneur contact by email: ebvinfo@syr.edu or (315) 443-6007/0256
Humana to Launch Far-Reaching National Initiative in Support of U.S. Military Veterans
Humana, in their initiative, plan on hiring 1,000 veterens in various position within the company. They plan to introduce a new suite of health-plan and financial-protection products-many of which have been created specifically for veterans and their families. Contact information: Humana Corporate Communications, Jim Turner, (502) 580-3221 or jturner2@humana.com Their website is: http://www.humana.com
Illinois Family Military Leave Act
The Illinois Family Military Leave Act is a law designed to ensure that active duty military personnel, whose deployment orders are in effect, have the opportunity to spend time with their family members without the risk of losing their jobs. For information call the Military and Veterans Hotline: (800)-382-3000 or tty: (800)-964-3013. The Military and Veterans Rights Bureau is in the Office of the Attorney General, 100 West Randolph Street, Chicago 60601. Web site: http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov
Illinois Veterans Rights
Hiring & Promotion Preference Within State & Local Government
By virtue of being a veteran in the State of Illinois, you may be entitled to preference in hiring or promotion within public employment. For more information call the Military and Veterans Hotline: (800)-382-3000 or tty: (800)-964-3013. The Military and Veterans Rights Bureau is in the Office of the Attorney General, 100 West Randolph Street, Chicago 60601. Web site: http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov
Legal Resources
Illinois State bar Association's Illinois Lawyer Finder
P.O. Box 1330
Springfield, IL
(217) 525-5297
http://www.illinoislawyerfinder.com
Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance
302 N. First Street
Champaign, IL 61820
(800) 747-5523
Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Armed Forces Legal Assistance
101 Heritage Drive Suite 210 (bldg. P-3)
Scott AFB, IL 62225
(618) 256-3542
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Thursday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
http://legalassistance.law.af.mil/content/locator.php or
http://www.scott.af.mil/units/375thairliftwingstaff/judgeadvocate/index.asp
Low Income Housing
U.S. Department of HUD
500 W. Monroe St., Suite 1 SW
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 492-4120
Beverly Bishop
http://www.hud.gov
Mental Health Services
Montgomery County Health Department (Mental Health Assessment, Counseling)
11191 IL Rt. 185
Hillsboro, IL 2049
(618) 532-2001
Mesothelioma Center
(http://www.asbestos.com)
This organization assists Veterans through their application processes for VA benefits, and helping them obtain the maximum benefits for which they are entitled. Countless veterans are currently suffering from life-threatening illnesses that are a result of exposure to asbestos. The Mesothelioma Center provides a complete list of occupations, ships, and shipyards that could have put our Veterans at risk for developing asbestos-related diseases. (844) 217-1284
Mesothelioma Group
(http://www.mesotheliomagroup.com/veterans)
We are a charitable organization supporting VFW and the American Legion. Symptoms of mesothelioma cancer are easily mistaken for less serious illnesses, so early detection and awareness is crucial in improving survival rates. The reason this cancer targets so many Veterans is because of the extensive amount of asbestos used in past military equipment. Our organization provides free Veteran-specific resources and support for patients and their loved ones. Our goal at the Mesothelioma Group is to increase recognition, improving survival rates and life expectancy.
Military One Source
(800) 342-9647
http://www.militaryonesource.mil/MOS/f?p=MOS:HOME:0:
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
(877) 424-3838 or
http://www.va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp
National Resource Directory
(http://www.nrd.gov)
The National Resource Directory (www.NRD.gov) is a federal government website that connects wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, families, and caregivers to thousands of services and programs at the national, state, and local levels that support them during recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration. Visitors to the website can find information on topics such as post-traumatic stress disorder, military and Veterans' benefits, health care, educational opportunities, homeless assistance, employment and much more.
Obtain Military Discharge papers go to:
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-services-records
Policies for Disabled Outdoor Opportunities
All disabled veterans, resident or non-resident (10% service-connected) or any person with a Class 2O (previously a P2) or a Class 2A card is exempt from a fishing license. This Class 2O or Class 2A card only applies to IL residents.
http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/DOO/Pages/Policies.aspx
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
PTSD develops after a terrifying ordeal that involved physical harm or the threat of physical harm. The person who develops PTSD may have been the one who was harmed, the harm may have happened to a loved one, or the person may have witnessed a harmful event that happened to loved ones or strangers.
http://nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml
School Funding Assistance
Illinois National Guard Grant
& Illinois Veterans Grant
(800) 899-4722
http://www.isac.org/students/during-college/military.html
Transportation
Disabled American Veterans (http://www.dav.org)
25 Club Area
Springfield, IL 62705
(217) 529-9725
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(809) S. Grand Ave. West
Springfield, IL 62705
217 793-8115
Central Illinois Public Transit
1805 S. Banker
Effingham, IL 62401
(800) 298-5289
Illinois Warrior Assistance Program
(866) 554-IWAP (4927)
http://www.illinoiswarrior.com
Veterans Crisis Line
(800) 273-8255 Option 1
http://www.veteranscrisisline.net
Veterans Assistance Commission of Sangamon County
The Veterans Assistance Commission serves to coordinate veterans' assistance programs with various agencies for Sangamon County veterans. Each of the 19 veteran organizations in the county elects a delegate and an alternate to the Commission, which elects the Superintendent of the Veterans Assistance Commission.
(217) 753-6680 or http://co.sangamon.il.us/departments/s-z/veterans-assistance-commission
Veterans Services
Veterans of Foreign Wars
215 W. Ryder Street
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4566
http://www.vfw.org
Disabled American Veterans
25 Club Area
Springfield, IL 62705
(217) 529-9725
http://www.dav.org
American Legion Post
10365 Niemanville Trail
Litchfield, IL 62056
http://www.legion.org
AM Vets
(877) 726-8387
http://www.amvets.org
Wounded Warrior Project
1111 W. 22nd Street, #620
Oakbrook, IL 60523
(630) 522-4774
http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Springfield Vet Center - Central Region 2 Readjustment Counseling Service Moved Click Here
Women Veterans Health Care
(http://www.womenshealth.va.gov/)
Receives and responds to questions from women Veterans, their families, and caregivers across the nation about available VA services and resources.
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