Veterans Services

Veterans Crisis Line

1-800-273-8255, PRESS 1
Chat- VeteransCrisisLine.net
Text- 838255

VA Benefits and HealthCare

The US Department of Veterans Affairs has many benefits available. Below is a brief list of benefits.  A Veteran's eligibility is determined by the VA.

• Health Care
• Disability
• Education and Training
• Careers and Employment
• Pension
• Housing Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Burials and Memorials
• Records
• Service Member Benefits
• Family Member Benefits

If a veteran or family has questions, needs assistance in determining eligibility or filing applications for benefits, they may contact a Veterans Service Officer or Veterans Assistance Commission Office, listed below.  None of these offices charge for their assistance.

What is a Veterans Assistance Commission

Veterans Assistance Commissions aim to provide needed services, including financial aid, veterans services, and advocacy services, to military veterans and their families that reside within the county.  Veterans Assistance Commission offices are staffed by Veterans Service Officers.
https://www.veteransbenefitsillinois.org/

St. Clair County Veterans Assistance Commission

19 Public Square
Belleville, Il 62220
(618) 277-0040

Madison County Veterans Assistance Commission

157 North Main Street, Suite 115
Edwardsville, IL 62025-1963
(618) 296-4554
mcvac@co.madison.il.us

US Department of Veterans Affairs

https://www.va.gov/

Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs

https://www2.illinois.gov/veterans/Pages/default.aspx

St. Louis VA Medical Center

Eligibility office: 314-652-4100
Jefferson Barracks - extension 65036
John Cochran - extension 54165

Veterans Service Officers
through the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs