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These programs for veterans include homeless outreach, housing services, supported employment, peer-driven supports, substance use treatment, integrated physical and mental health services, and trauma-based therapies. Other veterans programs:
Women Veterans Health Initiative- provides a women-only one-stop shop for rapid housing placement, employment and education services, benefits linkage, trauma therapies, substance use treatments, child care resources, primary care, and psychiatry.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families- serves veteran families who are homeless or at risk for imminent homelessness and have very low income (less than 50% area median income). Offers a myriad of services including linkage to VA and public benefits, case management, budgeting assistance, intensive housing location, drug & alcohol counseling, mental health/therapeutic services, and employment assistance.
Services
Military Transition Assistance Programs
Case/Care Management
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Employment Programs
Advocacy
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Information and Referral
Veteran Reintegration Counseling
Program services include:
- Drop-in centers at O'Hare and Midway airports that offer a place to relax, refreshments, movies, and Internet and email access for traveling military and their families.
- Illinois AMVETS emergency fund to help military families in need.
- Troop entertainment.
- Discovery Kids programs for family of military including cultural and educational entertainment and holiday events.
- Support for homecomings and deployments.
- Community information.
Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Social Services for Military Personnel
Military Transition Assistance Programs
Assists qualifying active service members and their families with finding the support and opportunities they need, including family support, education, housing, legal aid, mental health struggles, disability claims, finding employment and budget counseling.
Offers counseling and community for soldiers who need help reintegrating into civilian society.
Provides:
-Treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
-Veterans health benefits.
-Female veteran health care.
-Employment education benefits.
- Sponsors an online social network exclusively for these veterans.
Services
Military Transition Assistance Programs
Advocacy
Provides career assessment and planning to assist military family members. Helps in achieving career goals. Offers assistance in resume writing and interviewing skills. Other services include:
- Information on employment and education opportunities
- Job skills development/training
- Networking opportunities with employers
- Job search assistance
Services
Military Transition Assistance Programs
Provides referrals to providers of services for service members, veterans and their families for employment, education, healthcare, benefits, emergency assistance, legal support, housing, women veteran support, family and survivor support, veteran recreation and volunteering.