Macoupin County Veterans Assistance Commission

Macoupin County Veterans Assistance Commission The VAC plays a crucial role in helping Veterans with the challenges they may face.

The Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) of Macoupin County is a vital resource for veterans and their families, offering a wide range of services to support their needs.

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04/23/2026

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Manage Your Medications on VA.gov - My HealtheVet - My HealtheVet
My HealtheVet features are moving, so that you can manage your health and benefits all in one place. We encourage you to start using the new My HealtheVet experience on VA.gov to manage your medications.

My HealtheVet features are moving, so that you can manage your health and benefits all in one place. We encourage you to start using the new My HealtheVet experience on VA.gov to manage your medications.

04/23/2026

Try the Veterans Health Library web tutorial
The Veterans Health Library (VHL) is a trusted source for health information. But it’s more than just articles. Take a tour of all the helpful tools on VHL, including decision aids, a medications library, videos, and more. Learn how to get the most out of VHL.

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04/23/2026

Dear Community Partner,

In an emergency, the actions taken in the first few minutes can save a life. That’s why we’re excited to continued offer American Heart Association (AHA) CPR and first aid classes designed for individuals, workplaces, and organizations across our community. Whether you’re responsible for staff safety, caring for children, serving the public, or simply want to be prepared for your family and neighbors, these classes provide the skills and confidence to act when it matters most.

Basic Life Support (BLS)
This course is designed for healthcare professionals and public safety personnel who need CPR certification as part of their job. Ideal healthcare workers, EMTs, first responders, school nurses, and clinical staff. BLS meets AHA employer and licensure requirements.
BLS training includes:
• High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
• Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Relief of choking
• Team-based CPR and emergency response
• Emphasis on critical thinking and hands-on skill practice
Heartsaver® CPR AED First Aid
Heartsaver courses are designed for anyone who wants to learn lifesaving skills, no medical background required. Ideal for teachers, childcare providers, coaches, workplace safety teams, parents, faith leaders, parents, babysitters, and community members. Heartsaver meets OSHA and workplace safety training standards.
Heartsaver training includes:
• Adult, child, and infant CPR
• AED use
• Choking response
• First Aid content (bleeding, burns, sudden illness, and more)!
We offer classes throughout the year! Together, we can build a safer, more prepared community! Learn more here:

Learn CPR with MCPHD! We offer classes for public & healthcare professionals.

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VA helps Veterans maximize their G.I. Bill education benefits
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VA makes it easier for eligible Veterans to maximize use of their G.I. Bill education benefits in the wake of two recent court rulings.

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VA Health Connect
04/18/2026 08:00 AM EDT

VA Health Connect is a non-emergency medical service that allows you to speak with a nurse to determine the right course of action. https://www.va.gov/initiatives/va-health-connect/ Phone: 1-800-698-2411 This important service is available 24/7 nationwide and Veterans enrolled in VA Healthcare automatically have access. This matters because VA Health Connect can address a wide range of health concerns over the phone and prevent an unnecessary trip to urgent care or the emergency room. If you are experiencing symptoms and concerned about your health, call VA Health Connect today. It’s always better to check in than to wait. No question is too small. To learn more, visit VA Health Connect website, using the link provided in the description. As always, during a medical emergency, immediately call 911.

With VA Health Connect, you can access health care 24/7 from wherever you are. Talk with a nurse about your symptoms, virtually meet with a medical or tele-emergency care provider if needed, and manage your medications and appointments.

04/20/2026
04/16/2026

ATTENTION: JOB POSTING - The Veterans Assistance Commission of Macoupin County is hiring an Administrative Assistance/ Office Manager as well as a County Veteran Service Officer (VSO). The following are links to the postings.

The jobs are both posted in IL Job Link (IJL) the state labor exchange, however to obtain all the details it requires them to login to IJL with their username and password from the profile they create. See links below.

Veterans Service Officer (VSO)
at MACOUPIN COUNTY VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMM in Carlinville, Illinois, United States
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13414729

Administrative Assistant
at MACOUPIN COUNTY VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMM in Carlinville, Illinois, United States
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13414798

They are also shared with the National Labor Exchange (NLX) at
https://usnlx.com/jobs/?q=MACOUPIN+COUNTY+VETERANS+ASSISTANCE+COMM&location=Carlinville,+IL

If you have questions create an account as posted and read full posting prior to contacting the office.

Address

570 N. Broad Street, PO Box 12
Carlinville, IL
62626

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7am - 3pm
Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 7am - 3pm

Telephone

(217) 854-5249

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