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What is an Illinois Welcoming Center?

How Can VNA Help You?

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Illinois Welcoming Centers at VNA

Illinois Welcoming Centers at VNA Health Care are comprehensive service centers that make it easier for new arrivals to navigate state services as well as other community resources. VNA frontline staff are bilingual in English and Spanish and free translation services are available for other languages.

Funding provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Office of Welcoming Centers for Refugee and Immigrant Services.

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What can you expect at an Illinois Welcoming Center at VNA?

Get connected to important resources:

➜ Medical Care
➜ Medicaid application (medical card)
➜ Enrolling your child in school
➜ Educational services – including ESL and GED
➜ Food assistance – including WIC applications
➜ Housing assistance
➜ Legal aid
➜ Financial management – including opening a bank account
➜ Finding a job
➜ Help getting important documents, such as an Illinois driver’s license
➜ Other community services

VNA Welcoming Center Hours

Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

We have the resources you need at VNA Health Care.

We help new arrivals navigate state services and other community resources. Reach out today to get started.