Introduction
This guide will list some of the resources available at the COD Library that you can use to find information when doing research on Veterans issues and topics.
Important contact information can be found just below this Introduction -
Other topics are listed here.
Some interesting background readings can be found here.
Over on the right are some other research tools that you can use to find information.
Be sure to ask for help at the Reference desks if you have questions or problems.
Important Contact Information
Veterans Mental Health Crisis Hotline
- Dial 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 to talk to someone.
- Send a text message to 838255 to connect with a VA responder.
- Start a confidential online chat session at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1 - 800 - 273 - 8255
Student Services Center (SSC), Room 2225, (630) 942-3814
Fax: (630) 942-4991
veterans@cod.edu
Hours:
Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
African Americans in the MilitaryGeneral Benefits Information
ABA Home Front: Legal Resources for Military Families, from the American Bar Association.
DuPage County Veterans Assistance
The VAC of DuPage is distinct unit of local government created by State Law and funded by DuPage County.The VAC is an annual one-time emergency assistance program designed to help veterans that find themselves in need of financial assistance. They provide help with bills and expenses and provide advocacy for veterans in DuPage county.
eBenefits
eBenefits is your one-stop shop for online benefits-related tools and information. This portal is designed for Wounded Warriors, Veterans, Service Members, their families, and their caregivers. eBenefits provides two main services. It's a catalog of links to information on other websites about military and Veteran benefits. And it provides a personalized workspace called My eBenefits which gives quick access to all the online tools now integrated into eBenefits - tools that let you do things like apply for benefits, download your DD 214, and see your benefits status online.
Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors
An online viewable copy of the Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors booklet. There is also an option to download the PDF.
Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans
Located in Wheaton, the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans is a not-for-profit transitional living facility that provides assistance to U.S. veterans of any era for the opportunity to return to useful and productive lives by providing them with the skills for independent living.
Health Benefits
The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA)
Gulf War Veterans Illness
Information about health problems associated with military service during Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom and related VA benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Illinois Veteran Healthcare Programs Portal
National Center for PTSD, from the V.A.
Veteran's and Military Health
From the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health, this portal provides trust-worthy information on health related issues pertaining to veterans. This site offers information on many topics including PTSD, insurance coverage, clinical trials, and mental health. It also includes links to videos, glossaries, journal articles, directories and organizations.
Data and Research
National Center for Veterans Data and Analysis, from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Open Data Portal, from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Statistics and Charts from the Statista database (COD login required)
Veterans, from the U.S. Census Bureau
Veterans Health Statistics, from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
