Mission Statement:
The Veterans’ Assistance Commission provides needed services exclusively
to Honorably Discharged Military Veterans and their families who reside in Madison
County. The Veterans’ Assistance Commission works closely with all Veterans’
organizations, as well as local, state, and federal agencies, to ensure the rights
to which each Veteran is entitled have been granted. Services include interim and/or
emergency financial assistance, Veterans’ Treatment Court, administrative service work
and advocacy-related services (case management), jobs program-related services, and VA
medical-related transportation services (DAV Transportation Network).
The Veterans' Assistance Commission of Madison County provides
services for approximately 25,000 Madison County Veterans.
THERE ARE NO CHARGES FOR OUR SERVICES.
Associations and Accreditations:
- National Association of County Veterans' Service Officers (NACVSO)
- Illinois Association of County Veterans' Assistance Commissions (IACVAC)
- Rotary Club
- Yellow Ribbon Program (YRP) Service Provider
- Fort Family Community Partner
- Madison County Continuum of Care (CoC)
Staff Members:
Bradley A. Lavite -
Superintendent
Nicolette W. Watson - Service Officer
Timothy D. Turner - Service Officer
Dave L. Bellm - Jobs Program Counselor
Deborah A. Baker - Bookkeeper
C.J. Lucy-Yarian - Veterans' Administrative Officer
Contact Information:
Phone: 618-692-7040, ext. 4554,
or 618-296-4554
Fax: 618-692-8958
E-mail: mcvac@co.madison.il.us
Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
157 North Main Street, Suite 115
Edwardsville, IL 62025-1963
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