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Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital

Address

5000 South 5th Avenue
Hines, IL 60141

(708) 202-8387

www.hines.va.gov/

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:

June 20, 2024

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

Caregiver Support Program

(708) 202-8131

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

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

Anyone who served in the military; Self-identifying Spouses of Veterans; Self-identifying Caregivers of Veterans; Recipients of Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) benefits

Fees

No Fees

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

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Telephone Numbers

Number:
708-202-7000
Name:
COVID-19 Vaccine
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Special Notes/Funding

Drive-Up Pantry No Longer Available.

Description

Provides food for veterans either in the Auditorium of Building 9. Food is distributed during listed hours, or until all available food is distributed. Eligible Veterans can pick up food a maximum of 2 times a month.

Hours

Thursday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Required Documents

Identification (VA ID card, DD214 & photo ID, VA appointment slip & photo ID)

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

(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

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Telephone Numbers

Number:
708-202-4487
Type:
Voice
Name:
Food Pantry
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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

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

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Description

Specialized health/medical programs for veterans including Blind Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury, Neurosurgery, Radiation Therapy and Cardiovascular Surgery. Veterans are encouraged to enroll in the VA Health Care System

Hours

24 hours, 7 days a week

Required Documents

Copies of both sides of current insurance card; 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

(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 all required documents.

Languages

English, Spanish

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Telephone Numbers

Number:
708-202-8387
Type:
Voice
Name:
Main
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