Information and Referral | Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital

5000 South 5th Avenue, Hines, IL 60141

Eligibility

Served in active military, naval or air service; Separated under any condition other than dishonorable; Current and former members of Reserves or National Guard who were called to active duty and completed the full period for which they were ordered may also be eligible; Veterans who enlisted after September 7, 1980 or entered active duty after October 16, 1981 must have served 24 continuous months or the full period for which they were called to active duty.

Required documents

DD214 Photo ID Additional documentation may be required.

Hours

Administrative: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Food Pantry: Thursday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

708-202-2959

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Program Specialist

708-202-8387

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Main

312-564-2365

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Veterans Legal Clinic

800-273-8255

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Veteran's Crisis Line

708-202-8131

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Caregiver Support Program

708-202-3800

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24 Hour Nurse

708-202-2002

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Mental Health

708-202-4487

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Food Pantry

708-202-3755

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Fax

Websitehttps://www.hines.va.gov/

Languages

Spanish, English

Application process

Call during listed hours or walk in during in-person hours to speak to a staff member for information on and referrals to resource and services.

Fees

None

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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Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital