Veteran Benefits Assistance | Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs
833 South Spring Street, Springfield, IL 62794-9432
Eligibility
Veterans, veteran widows and/or families
Required documents
Photo ID
Military Discharge Papers (DD-214)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
800-273-8255
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Veterans Crisis Line
877-222-8387
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VA Benefits Hotline
217-524-0344
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Springfield Fax
844-760-8103
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TTY
312-814-2460
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Chicago Office
312-814-2764
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Chicago Fax
800-437-9824
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Toll Free (Within Illinois)
855-829-6636
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Women Veterans Call Center (Call or Text)
217-782-6641
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Public Phone (Out of State)
Languages
English, Spanish
Application process
Call to register with the agency
Fees
No Fees
Service area
IL
Helps navigate federal, state, and local resources and benefits available to veterans.
Last Assured
02/13/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs
Helps navigate federal, state, and local resources and benefits available to veterans.