Homeless Veteran Care - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (United States VA's) Edward Hines Jr Hospital and Jesse Brown VA Medical Center help veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless due to financial hardship, unemployment, addiction, depression, or transition from jail. Homeless services care coordinators can assist in obtaining:Immediate food and shelter, including both transitional and permanent housingJob training, life skills development, and educationSupport with justice system navigation and community re-entry from jailFinancial support to prevent homelessnessTreatment for addiction and depressionHealth and dental careOther resources

Date of Last Formal Update

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211 Metro Chicago

Physical Address

820 South Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612

Hours

Mon 24/7; Tue 24/7; Wed 24/7; Thu 24/7; Fri 24/7; Sat 24/7; Sun 24/7;

Voice

(800) 827-1000

VA Benefits Hotline

Voice

(800) 698-2411

MyVA411 Main Information Line

Voice

711

Application process

Contact a homeless services care coordinator at (312) 569-5750 or [email protected] to get help.

Fee

Free

Eligibility

Veterans who are unhoused, experiencing homelessness, or are at risk of losing their homes

Languages

English

Spanish

Service area

Cook County, IL

Agency info

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) mission to provide the health, education, disability, funerary, and financial benefits earned by Veterans of the United States Armed Forces.