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Veterans Services

Location and Contact Info:

Address: Health and Human Services - 1st Floor

300 4th Street North, La Crosse, WI 54601

Phone: (608) 785-9719

Fax: (608) 785-9718

Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Weekdays

Veterans Service Staff:

Jane Brannan, Veterans Services Officer

Erica Lakowske, Veteran Services Coordinator

Anamarie Moore, Veterans Benefits Specialist

Shannon Miller, Veterans Benefits Specialist

Lee Medema, Veteran Benefits Specialist

 

Please contact our office to schedule an appointment.

We are currently booking appointments within ONE week! 

Veterans Crisis Line Image

 

Community Office Hours & Outreach:

Community Office Hours allows Veterans to access the services our office provides at different locations throughout the county! No appointments needed, service is provided on a first come, first serve basis. Connect with our Outreach Coordinator at the following dates and times:

March 4, 2025La Crosse Library1-4:30pm800 Main St., La Crosse, WI 
March 6, 2025Holmen Community Center12:30-4pm600 N. Holmen Dr., Holmen, WI 
March 7, 2025West Salem Legion1-4pm148 Leonard St. S, West Salem, WI  
March 10, 2025Vet Center1-4pm910 2nd Ave. N, Onalaska, WI 
March 12, 2025Onalaska Legion1-4:30pm731 Sand Lake Rd., Onalaska, WI  
March 14, 2025Hillview Terrace1-4pm3503 Park Lane Dr., La Crosse, WI 
March 18, 2025La Crosse Legion1-4pm711 6th S., La Crosse, WI  
March 20, 2025West Salem Library1-4pm702 Industrial Dr., West Salem, WI 
March 24, 2025Onalaska Library1-4:30pm741 Oak Ave. S, Onalaska, WI 
March 27, 2025Holmen Legion1-4pm419 1st Ave. W, Holmen, WI

 

 

Community News & Event Announcements:

- My HealtheVet Logon will be transitioning to Login.gov or ID.me on March 4th! If you need assistance in setting up an account, please contact our office at 608-785-9719 to set up an appointment.

- Interested in getting a membership at the YMCA? Sign up for Wellness Warriors (not an exercise class) at the Dahl Family YMCA! The class meets on Mondays from 4-5pm for 8 weeks. If you are interested in signing up for the next session, contact Anna Stindt at [email protected]! 

- The La Crosse County Council of the American Legion is hosting a Vietnam War Remembrance Day for a Welcome Home Celebration to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from noon to 4pm at the Onalaska American Legion. Enjoy lunch catered by Big Boar BBQ provided at no cost to attendees. Share in camaraderie with your fellow veterans and be recognized for your service and sacrifice to our nation. The event is open to any Vietnam Era Veteran and a guest. Event tickets may be reserved at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vietnam-veteran-welcome-home-50th-anniversary-tickets-1069930353489?aff=oddtdtcreator

- La Crosse County Veterans Services will be hosting a Veterans Expo on April 8th, 2025, from 9am-11:30am at the Onalaska Omni Center! Come check out this free event with a variety of vendors all there for Veterans!

 


Helpful Documents:

Emergency Resources

How to Request Records

Service-Connected Disability Rating Scale

What to do after your claim is submitted

Informational Links:

CHAMPVA 

DFAS - Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Tricare

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

 


 

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