Cook County Veteran Resources and Supportive Services Interactive Map

Email
veterans.affairs@cookcountyil.gov
Service Information

The Cook County Veteran Resources and Supportive Services Interactive Map connects veterans, service members and their families to government, non-profit and community-based resources and organizations designed to support them within Cook County. 

The application is managed by the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs (CCVA) and updated bi-annually or through direct requests. Location, industry type and business details are validated by the Cook County Diversity Management System and the Small Business Administration. 

Search for Cook County veteran resources and supportive services here.

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Why it matters 
Cook County is home to the fifth-largest veteran population in the nation, and veterans, service members and their families frequently need timely access to resources related to housing, legal support, wellness and benefits assistance.  

The Cook County Veteran Resources and Supportive Services Interactive Map creates a centralized, user-friendly platform to help veterans, service members and their families locate trusted services quickly and easily, from any device. 

This approach also strengthens County operations by enabling real-time updates, identifying geographic service gaps and supporting strategic planning and resource allocation. 

How it works 
CCVA, in partnership with the Cook County Bureau of Technology’s (BoT) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Team, maintains lists of standardized, validated information that seamlessly integrate with GIS tools to produce dynamic, interactive maps for public use. 

How you can help 
If you spot a mistake or would like to learn more about including your organization’s services on the Cook County Veteran Resources and Supportive Services Interactive Map, please email veterans.affairs@cookcountyil.gov.