Counseling Center - Referral Resources for Students Services for Veterans |
The following is a list of agencies that provide services of special interest to veterans. The inclusion of any names does not constitute an endorsement of the counselor or agency. |
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Suicide Prevention Coordinator from the North Chicago VA Suicide Hot Line 1-800-273-TALK (press 1 for veterans).(8/09) |
North Chicago VA 3001 Green Bay Road North Chicago, IL 60064 (847) 688-1900 Main Number To obtain mental health services or information Contact the Mental Health Clinic ext 85750 or Sam Abraham ext 83761 Information about Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans and Services Contact Mike Konkoly ext 84708 Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans and Services Contact Mike Konkoly ext 84708 (8/09) |
Family Advocacy Program - Great Lakes 847-688-3603 x100 The Victim Advocate provides a safe and confidential way for victims of spouse abuse to seek assistance, and provides information concerning victims rights and safety planning. The Victim Avocate also advocates on behalf of victims for civilian and military orders of protection and can assist with transportation. (03/07) |
CLC Financial Aid Office Use of Veterans Benefits http://www.clcillinois.edu/credit/aid/veterans.asp
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Military Pathways http://www.militarymentalhealth.org Mental Health Screening Provides free on-line and anonymous mental health screening for veterans, active duty personnel, and their families. This is a Department of Defense contractor. The screening results in recommendations for assistance and links for that assistance. |
Alexian Brothers Hospital Vet Center 847-593-8350 3040 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 http://www.alexianbrothershealth.org/services/abmc/vetcenterabmc/the-vet-center.aspx Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village is the first medical center to receive state-of-the-art computers and Aphasia software designed to promote speech, language and cognitive development to veterans who are victims of stroke and head injury. The addition of these workstations has called for an expansion of the current Vet Center located in the Roncoli Center on the hospital campus. The resource center offers psychological counseling as well as practical guidance for accessing benefits and services available to veterans. The resource center is open on Thursdays, with drop-in hours between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. and appointment hours between 12 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. ABHS is partnering with the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to offer the resource center. ABHS is providing the space, at the VA department is providing a psychologist and a service officer to work with veterans and their families.
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Updated, February 2010