The following is a list of websites that can provide Veterans with the information they need.

Please contact us if you find any of the links disabled or inappropriate.

VFW SITES

VFW Illinois State Headquarters

VFW National Headquarters

VETERANS ASSISTANCE OFFICES AND LINKS

VFW Illinois Service Office
This site has a lot of links and information about veterans’ benefits. It is specifically designed to assist veterans seeking disability compensation, but has many links useful to all veterans

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Veteran Service Office
Machesney Park Armory
10451 N. 2nd St., Rm. 158
Machesney Park, IL 61115
8:00-4:30 Daily
815-633-5875

Boone County Veterans Assistance Commission

Prime Survivor – Help for Veterans: Housing, Financial Aid, Scholarships, Jobs and Vets Support

VETERANS RECORDS & MEDALS

Military Medals can be requested here

Military Service Records can be requested here

Veterans’ Benefits, including the bonus for service in World War II, Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf Conflicts

Presidential Memorial Certificates
A Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) is an engraved paper certificate, signed by the current President, to honor the memory of honorably discharged deceased veterans

VETERANS HEALTH SERVICES

Illinois Veterans Care Illinois offers health insurance to veterans who do not qualify for VA health care. There is a small premium based on income. Check this site out to see if you might be eligible

Mesothelioma: The Mesothelioma Center provides a complete list of occupations, ships, and shipyards that could have put our Veterans at risk for developing asbestos-related diseases

The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders
through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals is available.

Dark Horse Lodge – A peaceful retreat for combat veterans

Veterans Guide to Strength Sports Not only can strength sports help veterans maintain or regain their physical fitness, but they can also help fill the need for a friendly support structure made from a community of like-minded individuals.

PTSD Substance Abuse and mental Health Help for Veterans

Contingency Management Helps Veterans Stay Drug-Free

Find A PTSD Therapist

Substance abuse resource

Byte- Oral Health Care Resources – Military discount program

PTSD and Sleep-sleep disturbances and nightmares are common symptoms of PTSD, and these symptoms may even exacerbate other PTSD symptoms and make treatment more difficult.

Veterans Drug Rehab

Mesothelioma Justice Network

MesotheliomaHelpNow.com

DrugDangers.com

How Does Trauma affect sleep?

Denver Recovery Center

ASVAB Resources

Recovery Village

The Complete Guide to Veterans’ Medical Marijuana

American Addiction Centers (AAC)

Veterans and Alcohol Abuse Online Resources

Family Intervention for Addiction Resource

Veterans and Addiction

How Drug & Alcohol Addiction Impacts Oral Health

Sleep Health Get a better nights sleep

Veterans Mental Health

Addiction Group Our comprehensive site will provide you with everything you need to know about alcohol misuse, abuse, and addiction. Learn about alcohol’s effects on the body and mind, alcohol use disorder, and treatment options.