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Veteran Benefits Assistance | The Eagles Nest of St Clair County

5020 State Street, East Saint Louis, IL 62205

Eligibility
Must be a veteran of a branch of the United States Armed Forces
Required documents
Referral from Hope Recovery Center
Hours
Mon - Fri - 9:00am to 5:00pm
To access this service, contact:

Jake Hoftiezer (Executive Director)

Marisa Bowman (Office Manager)

Sandra Northern (Board President)

618-271-4673
Voice·

Main

618-274-4673
Fax·

Fax

Languages
English
Application process
Must work with Hope Recovery
Fees
Sliding Scale based on Income
Service area
  • Illinois State
  • Missouri State
Transitional housing facility providing trauma informed care and wrap around services to homeless veterans, helping them become self-sufficient and economically independent. Services include transitional housing, emergency housing, meals, transportation, employment assistance, benefits assistance, AA/NA support, and intensive case management.
Last Assured
02/23/2026
Providing organization
THE EAGLES NEST OF ST CLAIR COUNTY
Transitional housing facility providing trauma informed care and wrap around services to homeless male veterans, helping them become self-sufficient and economically independent. Services include Transitional Housing/Shelter, Veteran Benefits Assistance, Veteran Employment Programs, and Case/Care Management. ALSO KNOWN AS The Joseph Center EAGLES NEST OF ST. CLAIR COUNTY
Veteran Benefits Assistance | The Eagles Nest of St Clair County