City of Chicago Office of Veterans Affairs
CityOfChicago.org
Illinois Veterans Resources and Locations
The Chicago Office of Veterans’ Affairs carries out Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s commitment to providing more targeted services to support our military veterans and active-duty service personnel and to connecting veterans to programs and services offered by different levels of government and City partners. Announced in February of 2013, the Office leads efforts across the city to increase support and awareness on behalf of Chicago’s veteran residents.
National Resource Directory
Health, Homeless, Housing, Transportation
Designed for Veterans by U.S. Veterans Affairs, but not exclusive
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs -Illinois
VA.gov
Illinois Veterans Resources and Locations
Veterans Health Administration | Veterans Benefits Administration | National Cemetery Administration | Veterans Affairs Central Offices
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's veterans.
VeteranAid.org
VeteranAid.org
Get Reviews, Costs, & Availability For Eligible Care Communities Near You, 100% Free for Veterans
Aid and Attendance for Veterans
What is Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension? The Aid and Attendance (A&A) pension provides benefits for veterans and surviving spouses who require the regular attendance of another person to assist in eating, bathing, dressing and undressing or taking care of the needs of nature. It also includes individuals who are blind or a patient in a nursing home because of mental or physical incapacity. Assisted care in an assisting living facility also qualifies.
Silent Professionals
silentprofessionals.org
Private Security Job Market
Our small, experienced team has direct pipelines to a wide range of jobs available within the defense and private security industry as well as unique corporate security job opportunities. We also frequently have jobs that pop up for immediate fill all around the world. Besides the fact that job seekers never pay to apply for jobs, we personally vet each job and each candidate and match the right person for the right job at the right time. We talk directly to the decision-makers who make the call on hiring and they lean on our team to advise them. If you’re a job seeker, register as a candidate in our system. If you’re a company searching for highly dedicated and disciplined professionals, then we’re here to help you connect with the very best.
More Veterans Resources
Aging.com- veteran seniors guide: http://www.aging.com/complete-guide-for-veteran-seniors/
Aging Vets - How to Plan Wisely for Your Future: https://www.onereversemortgage.com/blog/2017/06/aging-veterans-how-to-plan-wisely-for-your-future/
Residential Leases and the Military - Your Rights: https://www.justgreatlawyers.com/military-residential-leases
Resources for Vets & Families Living with Cancer: https://www.mirecc.va.gov/cih-visn2/Documents/Patient_Education_Handouts/Internet_Resources_for_Veterans_and_Families_Living_with_Cancer_Version_3.pdf
Military Veterans Resource Center: http://milvetsrc.org/
Mental Health Needs of Vets & Families: https://www.apa.org/about/gr/issues/military/mental-health-needs.pdf
Justice for Vets: https://justiceforvets.org/