Veteran Employment Programs | Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital
5000 South 5th Avenue, Hines, IL 60141
Eligibility
Served in active military, naval or air service; Separated under any condition other than dishonorable; Must be medically cleared by a healthcare provider; Must be able to register at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital.
Required documents
DD-214
Photo ID
Additional documentation may be required.
Hours
Administrative: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Food Pantry: Thursday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
800-273-8255
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Veteran's Crisis Line
708-202-8131
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Caregiver Support Program
708-202-3755
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Fax
708-202-2002
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Mental Health
708-202-8387
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Main
708-202-4487
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Food Pantry
708-202-2959
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Program Specialist
708-202-3800
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24 Hour Nurse
312-564-2365
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Veterans Legal Clinic
Website
https://www.hines.va.gov/Languages
Spanish, English
Application process
(1) If a Mental Health provider has not seen you in the last 12 months, you must first complete a Mental Health Intake (2) Ask your primary Mental Health provider (or the Mental Health Intake Center) to place a consult for CWT (3) You will need to be medically cleared by a healthcare provider to participate; (4) Once your consult is received, CWT will conduct a thorough review of your records to determine the most appropriate program (5) You will then be contacted and invited to participate in a CWT intake interview and develop a treatment plan that reflects your individualized goals toward employment
Fees
No Fees
Service area
All ZIP Codes, All States
Specialized programs include Blind Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury, Neurosurgery, Radiation Therapy and Cardiovascular Surgery. Operates a food pantry, provides COVID-19 vaccines and provides information and referral to eligible Veterans. Also offers the compensated work therapy program for Veterans.
**Pantry will be closed on 12/25/25 and 01/01/26, and will resume normal operations on 01/08/26**
Last Assured
09/26/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital
Specialized programs include Blind Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury, Neurosurgery, Radiation Therapy and Cardiovascular Surgery. Operates a food pantry, provides COVID-19 vaccines and provides information and referral to eligible Veterans. Also offers the compensated work therapy program for Veterans.
**Pantry will be closed on 12/25/25 and 01/01/26, and will resume normal operations on 01/08/26**