Veterans Assistance Commission of Madison County, IL

09/12/2021

Way to go DON...civilian commitments to honorably serving our Country should never go unrecognized as many are everyday heroes and their lives and stories matter.

07/20/2021

Very interesting and nice exhibit. If you come for a visit feel free to stop by your newly remodeled VAC and meet some of our staff.

06/06/2021

Join us on June 11, 2021 for a VAC Outreach Free Fish Dinner Event.

This one is a dinner EVENING event. Please RSVP...
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/madison-county-il-veterans-assistance-commission-vac-outreach-dinner-tickets-157871701509

03/14/2021

The Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) is offering free Veteran training to military and Veteran community. This free, formal training takes place in some of the technology industry’s most in-demand roles. Transitioning service members’ and Veterans’ experiences often uniquely prepare and qualify them for the skills and security clearances technology companies need.

Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) is offering the Veteran community free formal training.

02/15/2021

❄Important❄ Please check your furnace vent as the vapors are freezing and could cause a blockage.

01/28/2021

Such a tragedy...RIP Brave Soul

EDWARDSVILLE - A Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nursing student died after being shot near campus. Moneer Damra, of Chicago, died at Barnes Jewish Medical Center in St. Louis Wednesday morning. The 26-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries in a random act of gun violence off-campus o...

12/07/2020

Never Forgotten and Always Thankful for Past Sacrifices

11/20/2020

Thanks to the Wood River Police and Fire Department, the Madison County Sheriff, Patriot Guard Riders, Pitchford Funeral Home and anyone else that participated.

To the family of this fallen Marine...We Will Never Forget. RIP CPL Ryan Marsteller, U.S. Marine Corps.

https://www.facebook.com/derek.winship.39/videos/817472909086195/

11/14/2020

Congress passes veteran mental health and su***de prevention bills on eve of Veterans Day

⬇️☎️ Need Local Veteran Assistance ☎️⬇️

Madison County, IL Veterans' Assistance Commission (VAC) Office Contact Methods:

If you are or know of a Madison County, IL Veteran or Unremarried Widow of Veteran in need of help or services, please contact the Madison County, IL Veterans' Assistance Commission (VAC) at 618-296-4554 or via email at [email protected] or on Facebook at

Do to an increase in call volume; please leave a message when calling our VAC office and someone will return your call based on highest priority calls first or use one of the other above alternative contact methods.

Any Veterans in Active Crisis or in need of immediate Medical Attention should call 911, go to the nearest Emergency Room and/or call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or text to 838255.

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The evening before Veterans Day, the Senate passed more legislation aimed at improving mental health care and services for veterans and troops, sending them to the president's desk for final approval.

11/10/2020

To all the Marines out there the VAC salutes you. We are glad your all on our side of the rifle.

Nice article about the Marine Corps history.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/nationaltoday.com/marine-corps-birthday/amp/