VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION OF LAKE COUNTY - Veterans Assistance

Address

1790 Nations Drive
Suite 221
Gurnee, IL 60031

(847) 377-3344

www.vaclc.org/

Service Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Closed for lunch daily: Noon - 1:00 PM

Description:

Provides assistance to Lake County veterans and their families, including:
- Processing any/all claims with Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Emergency financial assistance
- Survivor spousal benefits
- Burial benefits

Eligibility:

- Must be Lake County veterans, their spouses, widows, or children
- Must be an honorably discharged veteran or have a general discharge without misconduct
- For financial assistance program must also have some form of income

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Call for appointment, visit during program hours, or apply online

Documents Required:
- Photo ID
- Proof of residence
- DD214 or other military release document
- Proof of income (for financial assistance requests)

Contacts

Program Contact Information

Program Contact Information

(847) 377-3344

veterans@lakecountyil.gov

Phone Numbers

Primary Program Phone

(847) 377-3344

Address Listings

Mailing

1790 Nations Drive
Suite 221
Gurnee, IL 60031

Physical (Primary)

1790 Nations Drive
Suite 221
Gurnee, IL 60031

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

Accepts volunteers who are court mandated to complete community service.

Contact Name for Volunteer Opportunities: John Murray at 847-377-3344, or jmurray@lakecountyil.gov

Legal Status:

City/County(Parish)

Date of Official Change:

June 3, 2025

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