Veteran Benefits Assistance | Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital
5000 South 5th Avenue, Hines, IL 60141
Eligibility
Veterans who are homeless or at-risk of losing current housing; Previous or current service members with any discharge status; Spouses or children or survivors of Veterans with VA-related issues.
Required documents
DD-214
Additional documents may be requested.
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
708-202-8387
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Main
708-202-2959
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Program Specialist
708-202-3755
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Fax
708-202-2002
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Mental Health
312-564-2365
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Veterans Legal Clinic
708-202-4487
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Food Pantry
708-202-3800
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24 Hour Nurse
Websitehttps://www.hines.va.gov/
Languages
English
Application process
Call 312-564-2365 and leave a voicemail with your name, phone number, and legal issue, or send an email to [email protected] with the same information. State in your voicemail or email that it is about the Hines clinic.
Fees
No Fees
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**
Date of Last Formal Update
09/26/2025
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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**