Veteran Employment Programs | Hines Compensated Work Therapy Program

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

09/14/2023

Data provided by

211 DuPage County

Location

5000 South 5th Avenue, Hines, IL 60141

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Application process

(1) If you have not been seen by a Mental Health provider 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

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.

Fee

No Fees

Languages

Spanish, English

Agency info

Hines Compensated Work Therapy Program

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