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Bloom Township Office of Veteran Affairs is open to veterans and their families to assist in understanding and applying for qualifying benefits. Some of those benefits include pension, education, disability compensation, home loans, life insurance, vocational rehabilitation, survivor support, and burial benefits.
Thresholds Veterans Project includes homeless outreach, housing services, supported employment, peer-driven support, substance use treatment, integrated physical and mental health services, and trauma-based therapies.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) assists veterans in finding out what benefits they are eligible for, and how to apply. Veterans may contact the benefits hotline at (800) 827-1000 or visit a local VA center to get help with:Enrolling in VA health care and connecting with primary care providersFinding where to file a disability claim and the necessary steps to takeConnecting with a Veteran Service Officer and local Veterans Service Organizations
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
Provides information to community resources for veterans, active duty service members, and their families. Benefits include federal, state, and community-based programs and services.
Provides assistance to returning service members and veterans to start their own business. Also assists existing veteran-owned businesses in expanding their operation and accessing procurement opportunities. Offers training seminars and educational sessions for veteran business owners on topics, including: - Procurement opportunities - Business certifications - Application procedures - Writing a business plan - Managing business finances - Gaining access to capital - Marketing and branding Also provides opportunities for networking with agency experts and key business associations.
Provides assistance applying for federal and state benefits to veterans and their families. Also provides resources related to: - Housing - Employment preparation - Compensation and pension - Mental Health services - Burial and survivor
Provides a helpline for women veterans, their families, and caregivers. Provides information about health care services, VA benefits, and eligibility. Online chat and text are also available.
Financial and support services for Veteran Families that are homeless or imminently at-risk of being homeless. The goal is to stabilize these families in housing, while providing on-going support as needed to sustain independent living. Services may include: - Rental and utility deposits. - Limited rental and utility assistance. - Limited moving costs and emergency supplies. - Case management services. - Transportation assistance. - Information and referrals to community resources. - Assistance in obtaining VA benefits. - Assistance in obtaining and securing other public benefits. - Assistance in securing permanent housing.

Services

Information and Referral
Temporary Financial Assistance
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Service Officers (VSOs), are fellow veterans and experts on federal, state, and local veteran resources. VSOs provide free assistance to veterans and their dependents and survivors. They help veterans apply for federal and state benefits as well as provide resources related to the following: - Compensation and pension. - Health care. - Education and training. - Employment. - Burial and survivor. - Housing. - Permits. - Transportation. - Military records.
Assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining forms for claims to State and Federal Agencies, such as: - U.S. and Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs - Social Security Administration - Department of Human Services - Others to secure the benefits and services to which they are entitled. - Also helps Veterans obtain DD214's. - Military medical records. - Other service-related documents. - Provide van rides to the Peoria VA Clinic for appointments for health care. - Provide short-term, emergency financial assistance for rent and utility bills. - Food Pantry by appointment.
Veteran Service Officers (VSOs), are fellow veterans and experts on federal, state, and local veteran resources. VSOs provide free assistance to veterans and their dependents and survivors. They help veterans apply for federal and state benefits as well as provide resources related to the following: - Compensation and pension. - Health care. - Education and training. - Employment. - Burial and survivor. - Housing. - Permits. - Transportation. - Military records.

Offers to assist veterans with, Social Security, help with benefits, estimate of benefits, change of address, and help replace Medicare Card.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) assists veterans in finding out what benefits they are eligible for, and how to apply. Veterans may contact the benefits hotline at (800) 827-1000 or visit a local VA center to get help with:Enrolling in VA health care and connecting with primary care providersFinding where to file a disability claim and the necessary steps to takeConnecting with a Veteran Service Officer and local Veterans Service Organizations
Senior Helpers specializes in providing in-home assistance services. Offerings include:Alzheimer's & Dementia CareParkinson's CareCompanion CarePersonal CareReturn Home Transitional CareChronic Disease CareVA Benefits AssistanceRespite CareEnd-of-Life Support Care

Services

In Home Hospice Care
Personal Care
Dementia Management
Senior Companion Program
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
Adult In Home Respite Care
Free legal clinics for assistance on public benefits, including VA benefits, discharge upgrades and character of discharge reviews, and VA debt. For other civil legal aid issues, they offer advice and referrals during the appointment and screen for extended representation by Legal Aid Chicago staff.The clinics are hosted at:Jesse Brown VA Medical Center: 820 S. Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60612VA's Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC): 1141 South California Avenue Chicago, IL 60612
Senior Helpers specializes in providing in-home assistance services. Offerings include:Alzheimer's & Dementia CareParkinson's CareCompanion CarePersonal CareReturn Home Transitional CareChronic Disease CareVA Benefits AssistanceRespite CareEnd-of-Life Support Care

Services

In Home Hospice Care
Personal Care
Dementia Management
Senior Companion Program
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
Adult In Home Respite Care
Hanover Township's Department of Human Services offers programs and services to improve the quality of life of Hanover Township residents experiencing hardships. The department's primary function is to provide financial assistance to qualifying residents through General and Emergency Assistance. The Human Services Department also oversees the Township's Food Pantry, which is available to the Township residents six days per week. Department staff are also Accredited Veterans Service Officers who are able to assist Township Veterans and their families in applying for qualifying benefits from state and federal agencies. Employment Services, such as offering assistance for interview skills, resume writing, and job searches, are also available through the department.

Services

Job Interview Training
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
General Relief Applications
Disaster/Emergency Issues
Resume Preparation Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Food Pantries
Job Search/Placement
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) assists veterans in finding out what benefits they are eligible for, and how to apply. Veterans may contact the benefits hotline at (800) 827-1000 or visit a local VA center to get help with:Enrolling in VA health care and connecting with primary care providersFinding where to file a disability claim and the necessary steps to takeConnecting with a Veteran Service Officer and local Veterans Service Organizations
Assist veterans and their families with information and access to federal, state and local veterans benefits.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (United States VA) assists veterans in finding out what benefits they are eligible for, and how to apply. Veterans may contact the benefits hotline at (800) 827-1000 or visit a local VA center to get help with:Enrolling in VA health care and connecting with primary care providersFinding where to file a disability claim and the necessary steps to takeConnecting with a Veteran Service Officer and local Veterans Service Organizations
Leyden Township Veterans Service Liaison can provide assistance and/or information regarding housing benefits, compensation and pension, education and training, employment benefits, health care & pharmacy programs, Illinois insurance programs, burial benefits, military records, transportation, and more.
Assist veterans and their families with information and access to federal, state and local veterans benefits.

Services

Veteran/Military Health Insurance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits

Provides assistance for:

- Rent, utility, and limited mortgage payments.

- Household/hygiene vouchers.

- Employment referrals/advocacy.

- Community services referrals.

- Military service records retrieval assistance.

Services

Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Veteran Burial Benefits

Assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining forms for claims to State and Federal Agencies, such as:
- U.S. and Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs
- Social Security Administration
- Department of Human Services
- Others to secure the benefits and services to which they are entitled
- Helps veterans obtain DD214
- Military medical records
- Other service-related documents