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Veteran Resources

Heroes United, NFP works to support Veterans in Southern Illinois by teaming up with other organizations to share helpful resources and create spaces for healing. This page connects Veterans, service members, and their families to support with health care, education, legal help, and local programs. We do not endorse any specific organization, and this list doesn’t include every resource out there.

If your organization would like to be added, please contact us.

Healthcare & Support Services

Marion VA Medical Center

Website: marion.va.gov
Location: 2401 W. Main St., Marion, IL
Description: Provides comprehensive healthcare services to veterans in Southern Illinois and neighboring states.

Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA)

Website: veterans.illinois.gov
Description: Offers assistance with federal and state benefits, long-term healthcare, education, mental health, housing, employment, and more through a network of Veteran Service Officers.

Educational Institutions & Veteran Services

Southern Illinois University Carbondale – Veterans Services

Website: veterans.siu.edu
Description: Assists veterans transitioning to academic life, offering support with benefits, health resources, career services, and more.

SIU Extended Campus – Military and Veterans Resources

Website: extendedcampus.siu.edu
Description: Provides resources and guidance for veterans pursuing education through SIU's extended campus programs.

Southeastern Illinois College – Veteran Services

Website: sic.edu
Description: Provides support for veterans and active-duty service members, including assistance with educational benefits and resources.

John A Logan College – Veterans Resource Office

Website: jalc.edu/veterans-resource-office
Description: Offers support, guidance, and direction for our Veterans and military affiliated students.

Community & Advocacy Organizations

Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network (IL-AFLAN)

Website: ilaflan.org
Description: A statewide network providing free civil legal assistance to veterans, active duty service members, and their families.

Illinois Joining Forces (IJF)

Website: illinoisjoiningforces.org
Description: A statewide network connecting service members, veterans, and their families to local resources and services.

Egyptian Area Agency on Aging – Veteran Programs

Website: egyptianaaa.org
Description: Provides programs and resources to help senior veterans in Southern Illinois maintain independence and access necessary services.

Veteran Service Organizations

The American Legion – Department of Illinois

Website: illegion.org
Location: 2401 W. Main St., Marion, IL
Description: Supports veterans through community programs, advocacy, and assistance with benefits.

AMVETS – Department of Illinois

Website: ilamvets.org
Description: Offers support and services to veterans, including advocacy and community engagement.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) – Department of Illinois

Website: dav.org
Description: Provides a range of services to disabled veterans, including assistance with claims and access to resources.

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) – Department of Illinois

Website: vfwil.org
Description: Advocates for veterans' rights and offers support services, community programs, and camaraderie.

Local Nonprofit Organizations

Down the Leash Service Dogs

Website: downtheleashservicedogs.com
Description: Teaches veterans how to train and handle their own service dogs through basic and advanced instruction.

Haven House

Website: havenhousemarion.org
Description: A ten-bed facility in Marion, Illinois, providing 24-hour care and housing for able-bodied, disabled, or homeless veterans.

Honor Wreaths for Veterans

Website: honorwreathsforveterans.org
Description: Honors fallen service members by placing wreaths on veterans’ graves and maintaining their burial sites.

Team RWB Southern Illinois

Website: facebook.com/groups/teamrwbsouthernillinois
Description: Builds community and connection among veterans through fitness, social events, and volunteer opportunities.

This Able Veteran

Website: thisableveteran.org
Description: Pairs trained PTSD service dogs with veterans, supported by trauma resiliency and life skills training.

VETS

Website: sestherapy.com
Description: Offers healing experiences for veterans through therapeutic equine-assisted activities.

Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois

Website: veteranshonorflight.org
Description: Provides free flights for veterans to visit Washington, D.C. war memorials through the Honor Flight Network.

Vets in the Arts

Website: vetsinthearts.org
Description: Empowering veterans through creative expression by offering opportunities in visual arts, music, writing, and performance.

Veteran Resources

Healthcare & Support Services

Marion VA Medical Center

Website: marion.va.gov Location: 2401 W. Main St., Marion, IL Description: Provides comprehensive healthcare services to veterans in Southern Illinois and neighboring states.

Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA)

Website: veterans.illinois.gov Description: Offers assistance with federal and state benefits, long-term healthcare, education, mental health, housing, employment, and more through a network of Veteran Service Officers.

Educational Institutions & Veteran Services

Southern Illinois University Carbondale – Veterans Services

Website: veterans.siu.edu Description: Assists veterans transitioning to academic life, offering support with benefits, health resources, career services, and more.