In Crisis? Reach Out Right Now
Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988, then press 1, text 838255, or use TTY at 800-799-4889. It is free, confidential, and open 24 hours a day.
For an emergency, call 911.
Last verified October 5, 2026. We checked each listing against an official source, but hours, phone numbers, and services change, so please call ahead to confirm. Listing an organization here is not an endorsement, and we are not affiliated with these agencies. If something is out of date, email contact@operationhometownheroes.org and we will fix it.
Sangamon County
Veterans Assistance Commission of Sangamon County
A county agency that helps veterans and their families. VA-accredited service officers prepare and file VA disability and pension claims at no cost. Eligible veterans can also apply for one-time emergency help with rent, utilities, food vouchers, prescriptions, and burial costs, and for van rides to the Danville and St. Louis VA medical centers and the Peoria VA clinic. All assistance requires an application and eligibility review.
- Office
- 300 S. 9th Street, Springfield
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sangamon County
Springfield VA Clinic
Primary care and specialty health services for enrolled veterans, including mental health care, lab services, pharmacy, and tobacco cessation programs. Part of VA Illiana Health Care System.
- Address
- 5850 South 6th Street, Suite A, Springfield, IL 62703
Sangamon County
Springfield Vet Center
Small, community-based counseling center for readjustment support. Vet Centers are non-medical, and you do not need to be enrolled in VA health care or have a service-connected disability rating. Call to check eligibility for you or your family.
- Address
- 2980 Baker Drive, Springfield, IL 62703
Sangamon County
Sangamon County Supervisor of Assessments
Handles property tax exemptions in Sangamon County. Ask about the exemptions Illinois offers to eligible veterans, such as the Returning Veterans' Homestead Exemption and the Disabled Veterans' Standard Homestead Exemption, and how to apply.
Sangamon County
Land of Lincoln Goodwill: VetLink
Free career development services for veterans and former military in central Illinois, regardless of discharge status, aimed at turning military skills into civilian careers. Call for an appointment. This listing was last confirmed by Illinois 211 in August 2025, so please call to confirm it is still current.
- Address
- 1220 Outer Park Drive, Springfield, IL 62704
Sangamon County
Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance (Illinois workNet)
Job search, training, and education help for job seekers in the Springfield area, through the Illinois workNet system.
Sangamon County
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Springfield Office
Free civil legal help for eligible low-income residents of Sangamon and neighboring counties, on problems such as housing, consumer debt, family law, and public benefits. It is not limited to veterans.
Illinois
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA)
The state agency for Illinois veterans. It offers veteran service officers, state veterans' homes, a women veterans program, and the Veterans Cash grant program, which funds nonprofits that serve veterans in need. IDVA is separate from the federal VA.
- Address
- 833 South Spring Street, Springfield, IL 62704
Illinois
Illinois Warrior Assistance Program
A state program offering confidential help to Illinois veterans who are dealing with post-traumatic stress or traumatic brain injury symptoms, including screening. Learn more through IDVA.
Illinois
Illinois Veterans' Homes
The state operates veterans' homes that provide residential and nursing care to eligible Illinois veterans, with costs based on income. Ask IDVA about eligibility, locations, and openings.
Illinois
Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network (IL-AFLAN)
Free brief legal services for income-qualified veterans, service members, National Guard members, reservists, and their spouses and dependents. A hotline run by CARPLS Legal Aid lets you speak with an attorney about civil problems such as family, housing, consumer, and employment issues, military discharge upgrades, and VA benefits.
Illinois
Illinois Department of Employment Security: Veteran Services
Job search help and employment services for veterans, including a job board at IllinoisJobLink.com. Visit your local IDES office for services tailored to veterans.
Illinois
Illinois 211
Dial 211 to be connected with community resources, support services, and referrals in your area, including help with housing, utilities, food, and more.
National
Veterans Crisis Line
Free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their families and friends. You do not need to be enrolled in VA care.
National
Vet Center Call Center
A 24/7 confidential line where combat veterans and their families can talk about their military experience or any readjustment concern. The staff includes combat veterans and family members of combat veterans.
National
VA Benefits and Health Care Hotlines
Questions about VA disability compensation, pension, education, and other benefits, or about VA health care enrollment.
National
The PACT Act and Your VA Benefits
A 2022 law that expanded VA health care and added more than 20 presumptive conditions for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxins. VA says veterans and survivors can file at any time. See our legislation page for more on this and other laws.
National
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Free, confidential help 24/7 for veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and for their families, friends, and supporters. Trained counselors can connect you with VA homeless programs and local services.
National
Military OneSource
A free Department of Defense service for service members and their families, with 24/7 support for counseling, financial planning, relocation, relationships, and military life.
National
VA Caregiver Support Line
Information, training, and support for people who care for a veteran, and help connecting with your local VA Caregiver Support team.
National
Women Veterans Call Center
A free, confidential service that answers questions from women veterans, their families, and caregivers about VA services and resources. You can call or text.
National
Find a Veterans Service Officer
An accredited service officer can explain your benefits and help you prepare and file a claim at no cost. The American Legion offers a service officer finder.
