Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital
Address
5000 South 5th Avenue
Hines, IL 60141
(708) 202-8387
AKA:
Veterans Affairs
Description:
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.
Hours:
24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Languages:
Spanish, English
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resources
Date of Official Change:
January 6, 2023
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
5000 South 5th Avenue
Hines, IL 60141
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Main
(708) 202-8387
24 Hour Nurse
(708) 202-3800
COVID-19 Vaccine
(708) 202-7000
Fax
(708) 202-3755
Food Pantry
(708) 202-4487
Veteran's Crisis Line
(800) 273-8255 x1
Legal Status:
Government - Federal
Services
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Description
COVID-19 vaccination for eligible Veterans
Hours
Walk-Ins: Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Required Documents
Call to confirm any requirements
Eligibility
(1) Anyone who served in the military, (2) Self-identifying Spouses of Veterans, (3) Self-identifying Caregivers of Veterans, (4) Recipients of Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) benefits
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
(1) Call 708-202-7000 to schedule an appointment (2) Non-enrolled Veterans and individuals will be served on a walk-in basis
Languages
English, Spanish
Geography Served
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Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Drive-Up Pantry No Longer Available.
Description
Provides food for veterans either in the Auditorium of Building 9.
Hours
Thursday, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (or until all food is distributed)
Required Documents
Identification (VA ID card, DD214 & photo ID, VA appointment slip & photo ID)
Eligibility
Veterans can access up to twice per month
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
(1) Contact Hines VA Food Pantry Staff at 708-202-4487 or Kerry.thomas2@va.gov (2) Complete intake/registration to receive client card (3) Present client card at future pantry visits
Languages
English, Spanish
Geography Served
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Veteran Resources & Referral Office
Hours
By Phone: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm; In-Person: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Required Documents
Copy of DD214 "Armed Forces Report of Transfer or Discharge"
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.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
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.
Languages
Spanish, English
Geography Served
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Serves all areas
Description
Specialized health/medical programs for veterans including Blind Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury, Neurosurgery, Radiation Therapy and Cardiovascular Surgery.
Hours
24 hours, 7 days a week
Required Documents
(1) Copies of both sides of current insurance card, (2) Copy of DD214 "Armed Forces Report of Transfer or Discharge"
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.
Fees
VA Health Care
Intake Procedure
Veterans are encouraged to enroll in the VA Health Care System (1) Visit www.hines.va.gov/patients/eligibility.asp to complete an "Application for Health Care Benefits" (2) Submit the form online, mail it to Hines VA Hospital, Eligibility, 5000 South 5th Avenue, Hines, IL 60141, or bring the form to the hospital (3) Include a copy of both sides of your current insurance card and a copy of your DD214 "Armed Forces Report of Transfer or Discharge"
Languages
English, Spanish
Geography Served
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Serves all areas
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