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Veterans Affairs Medical Centers | Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital

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Resource Name:Veterans Affairs Medical Centers | Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital

address

5000 South 5th Avenue, Hines, IL 60141

Eligibility

Served in active military, naval or air service; Separated under any condition other than dishonorable; Current and former members of Reserves or National Guard who were called to active duty and completed the full period for which they were ordered may also be eligible; Veterans who enlisted after September 7, 1980 or entered active duty after October 16, 1981 must have served 24 continuous months or the full period for which they were called to active duty.

Required documents

Photo ID Copies of DD-214 Copies of any VA disability award letters Income information from previous calendar Copies of current health coverage ID cards.

Hours

Administrative: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Food Pantry: Thursday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
708-202-3800

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24 Hour Nurse

708-202-2959

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Program Specialist

708-202-3755

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Fax

708-202-8387

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Main

312-564-2365

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Veterans Legal Clinic

800-273-8255

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Veteran's Crisis Line

708-202-4487

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Food Pantry

708-202-2002

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Mental Health

708-202-8131

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Caregiver Support Program

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Apply by phone, online or by mail.

Fees

VA Health Care

Service area

All ZIP Codes, IL
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.

Date of Last Formal Update

09/26/2025

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211 DuPage County

Providing organization

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.