Veteran Employment Programs | Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital

Vocational Rehabilitation program to support veterans find and maintain employment in the community. Services include Supported Employment, Transitional Work, and Community Based Employment Services.

Date of Last Formal Update

06/20/2024

Data provided by

211 DuPage County

Physical Address

5000 South 5th Avenue, Hines, IL 60141

Hours

24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

Application process

(1) If a Mental Health provider has not seen you in the last 12 months, you must first complete a Mental Health Intake (2) Ask your primary Mental Health provider (or the Mental Health Intake Center) to place a consult for CWT (3) You will need to be medically cleared by a healthcare provider to participate; (4) Once your consult is received, CWT will conduct a thorough review of your records to determine the most appropriate program (5) You will then be contacted and invited to participate in a CWT intake interview and develop a treatment plan that reflects your individualized goals toward employment

Fee

No Fees

Required documents

DD-214; Photo ID; Additional documentation may be required.

Eligibility

Served in active military, naval or air service; Separated under any condition other than dishonorable; Must be medically cleared by a healthcare provider; Must be able to register at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital.

Languages

Spanish, English

Agency info

Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital

Specialized programs include Blind Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury, Neurosurgery, Radiation Therapy and Cardiovascular Surgery. Operates a food pantry, provides COVID-19 vaccines and provides information and referral to eligible Veterans. Also offers the compensated work therapy program for Veterans.