Veteran Benefits Assistance | VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION OF LAKE COUNTY - Veterans Assistance

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

Date of Last Formal Update

06/03/2025

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Physical Address

1790 Nations Drive, Suite 221, Gurnee, IL 60031

Hours

Service Hours Monday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Closed for lunch daily: Noon - 1:00 PM

Voice

847-377-3344

Primary Program Phone

Application process

Call for appointment, visit during program hours, or apply online Documents Required: - Photo ID - Proof of residence - DD214 or other military release document - Proof of income (for financial assistance requests)

Fee

No fee

Eligibility

- Must be Lake County veterans, their spouses, widows, or children - Must be an honorably discharged veteran or have a general discharge without misconduct - For financial assistance program must also have some form of income

Languages

Spanish

Service area

Lake County, IL

Agency info

VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION OF LAKE COUNTY

Center that provides general financial assistance to Lake County veterans and their families.