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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
855-829-6636
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Women Veterans Call Center (Call or Text)

312-814-2460
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Chicago Office

217-782-6641
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Public Phone (Out of State)

877-222-8387
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VA Benefits Hotline

217-524-0344
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Springfield Fax

800-273-8255
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Veterans Crisis Line

312-814-2764
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Chicago Fax

844-760-8103
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TTY

800-437-9824
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Toll Free (Within Illinois)

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
Providing organization
Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs
Helps navigate federal, state, and local resources and benefits available to veterans.
Veteran Benefits Assistance | Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs