BRIDGE RESOURCES
BRIDGE is a self-guided directory of community resources that may be helpful to veterans, service members, military families, caregivers, providers, and community partners.
Resources are identified according to the Road Home Program’s relationship with each organization:
★ RHP Community Partner — An organization with an established partnership or referral relationship with RHP
✓ Vetted Resource — A resource reviewed and recommended by RHP clinical staff
ⓘ Community Resource — A publicly available resource that families can explore independently
Important: Inclusion in this guide does not guarantee eligibility, availability, quality, or suitability for an individual or family. Unless identified as an RHP Community Partner, the Road Home Program at Rush University Medical Center does not have a direct affiliation or referral relationship with the organization. RHP staff cannot answer detailed questions about the eligibility, availability, costs, or services of external organizations. Please contact each organization directly for current information.
For questions about Road Home Program services, submit a Get Care form or call (312) 942-8387 (VETS).
Explore potential resources for mental health care, crisis support, financial assistance, caregiving, education, employment, housing, and community services.
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FEATURED RESOURCE CATEGORIES
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Full BRIDGE Resource Directory
Browse trusted resources by category. These resources are organized to help veterans, service members, military families, caregivers, providers, and community partners quickly find the support they need.
Mental Health Resources
Road Home Program
No-cost, specialized mental health care for veterans, service members, and military families.
roadhomeprogram.org | (312) 942-8387
Military OneSource ★
Free, confidential counseling and support for active-duty, National Guard, Reserve service members, and their families.
militaryonesource.mil | 1-800-342-9647
Warrior Care Network ★
Specialized intensive mental health treatment for post-9/11 veterans, service members, and families.
warriorcarenetwork.org
Emory Healthcare Veterans Program ★
emoryhealthcare.org/centers-programs/veterans-program
UCLA Health Operation Mend ★
uclahealth.org/programs/operationmend
Home Base ★
homebase.org
Cohen Veterans Network ★
cohenveteransnetwork.org
Give an Hour
giveanhour.org
NAMI Homefront
nami.org/homefront
Road Home Virtual Programming
Do You Love a Vet
Road Home’s free nationwide online program for military families. Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month, 6:00-7:30 PM.
roadhomeprogram.org | (312) 942-8387
Virtual Accelerated Treatment
Road Home’s virtual intensive treatment program, available in participating PSYPACT states. Submit a Get Care form to connect.
roadhomeprogram.org/bridge
Virtual Outpatient Therapy
Virtual individual and family therapy available for Illinois residents year-round.
roadhomeprogram.org/bridge
PSYPACT State Map ⓘ
Use the PSYPACT map to confirm telehealth availability by state.
psypact.gov/page/psypactmap
Child & Family Support
Our Military Kids ⓘ
Grants for sports, arts, tutoring, and camps for children of deployed National Guard and Reserve service members and children of wounded warriors.
ourmilitarykids.org
Operation Purple Camp ⓘ
Free camps and family retreats for military children and families.
Operation Purple Camp
Military Child Education Coalition ⓘ
Resources and advocacy for military-connected children navigating school transitions and family separation.
militarychild.org
Military OneSource — Children, Youth & Teens ★
militaryonesource.mil/parenting/children-youth-teens
Blue Star Families ★
National nonprofit supporting military families through research, advocacy, community programs, family support, and connection to military family resources.
Also listed under National Support Resources.
bluestarfam.org
Hidden Helpers Coalition ⓘ
Support for children and youth who help care for wounded, ill, or injured veterans and service members.
Hidden Helpers Coalition
Caregiver Resources
VA Caregiver Support Program ★
Training, educational resources, respite care information, mental health services, and caregiver support.
caregiver.va.gov
Elizabeth Dole Foundation ★
Connects military caregivers with national and local resources, support programs, and community.
elizabethdolefoundation.org
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers ⓘ
Education, training, and support programs for family caregivers, including military and veteran caregivers.
rosalynncarter.org
Illinois-Specific Resources
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center ★
Chicago’s primary VA medical center, providing comprehensive physical and mental health services to veterans. Services include PTSD and MST care, substance-use treatment, psychiatric care, women’s health, and social work services.
va.gov/chicago-health-care/locations/jesse-brown-department-of-veterans-affairs-medical-center
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital (Hines VA) ★
A regional provider of comprehensive health and mental health care for veterans. Services include PTSD and MST care, substance-use treatment, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, telehealth, women’s health, and rehabilitation and recovery services.
va.gov/hines-health-care
Illinois Warrior Assistance Program ⓘ
illinoiswarrior.org
Illinois Joining Forces ★
illinoisjoiningforces.org
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs ⓘ
veterans.illinois.gov/programs.html
Illinois National Guard Family Programs ★
illinoisfamilyprograms.weebly.com
Illinois Military Family Relief Fund ★
Illinois National Guard Public Resources
Kids Above All ⓘ
kidsaboveall.org
Chicago Park District ★
chicagoparkdistrict.com
National Able Network ⓘ
nationalable.org
Financial & Benefits Resources
Army Emergency Relief ★
armyemergencyrelief.org
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society ★
nmcrs.org
Air & Space Forces Aid Society ⓘ
afas.org
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance ⓘ
mycgma.org/
TRICARE ★
tricare.mil
National Military Family Association ⓘ
militaryfamily.org
Education & Employment
GI Bill - VA Education Benefits ★
Education benefits for veterans, service members, and eligible dependents.
benefits.va.gov/gibill
SpouseWorks Scholarship (formerly MyCAA) ★
Tuition assistance for eligible military spouses pursuing licenses, certifications, or associate degrees in portable career fields.
militaryonesource.mil/benefits/spouseworks-scholarship/
Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance - Chapter 35 ★
Education benefits for eligible spouses and children of certain veterans.
VA Dependents' Education Assistance
Hiring Our Heroes ★
Career fairs, fellowships, hiring events, and employment resources for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.
hiringourheroes.org
Military Spouse Employment Partnership ★
Connects military spouses with employers committed to hiring and retaining military spouse talent.
msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil
Tutor.com - Military Families ⓘ
Free online tutoring and homework help available through Military OneSource.
military.tutor.com/home
I AM WOC ★
Leadership development, mentoring, scholarships, and empowerment resources for military women of color, veterans, and families.
iamwoc.org
Legal, Housing & Relocation
Military OneSource Legal Consultation ★
Free legal consultations for active-duty, Guard, Reserve, and their families on a wide range of legal issues.
Military OneSource Legal
Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program ★
Resources, referrals, and connections for National Guard and Reserve members and families before, during, and after deployments.
yellowribbon.mil
Exceptional Family Member Program ★
Support for military families with special needs members, including enrollment assistance and resource referrals.
EFMP Resources
LGBTQ+ Military Family Resources
American Veterans for Equal Rights ★
A Veterans Service Organization dedicated to full and equal rights for LGBTQ+ current and former military personnel.
aver.us
Modern Military Association of America ⓘ
Advocacy, legal assistance, policy work, and support for LGBTQ+ military and veteran communities.
modernmilitary.org
SPARTA Pride ⓘ
Support, education, and resources for transgender individuals who currently serve or have served in the U.S. military.
spartapride.org
Transgender American Veterans Association ⓘ
Advocacy and support for transgender veterans navigating VA health care and benefits.
transveteran.org
PFLAG Connects: Military Community ⓘ
Virtual support meetings for military-affiliated parents and caregivers of LGBTQ+ children, service members, and veterans.
PFLAG Military Community
VA LGBTQ+ Veteran Care ★
Information about LGBTQ+-affirming care and VA nondiscrimination protections.
va.gov/chicago-health-care/health-services/care-coordinators/
National Support Resources
Vets4Warriors ⓘ
Confidential, 24/7 peer support for service members, veterans, families, and caregivers. Trained veteran peers provide immediate support, resource navigation, and ongoing follow-up.
vets4warriors.com | 1-855-838-8255
VA Social Work Services ★
VA social workers help veterans, families, and caregivers navigate health care, benefits, housing, caregiver support, and community resources. Contact your local VA medical center to ask about services and eligibility.
patientcare.va.gov/caremanagement.asp
Wounded Warrior Project ★
Mental health services and support programs for post-9/11 warriors and their families.
woundedwarriorproject.org
Blue Star Families ★
National nonprofit supporting military families through research, advocacy, and community programs.
bluestarfam.org
Team Red, White & Blue ★
Connects veterans to community through physical and social activity.
teamrwb.org
Road Home Network
Road Home’s peer network for veterans and military families who have completed Road Home programming.
roadhomeprogram.org | (312) 942-8387
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