Email: [email protected]

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

We moved as of February 6th, 2024! We are now located on the first floor of the Health and Human Services Building. (300 4th Street North, La Crosse, WI)

Veterans Service Staff:

Jane Brannan, Veterans Service Officer
Erica Lakowske, Veteran Services Coordinator

Holly Roth, Veterans Benefit Specialist

Anamarie Moore, Veterans Benefit Specialist

Community Office Hours & Outreach- Community Office Hours have first come, first serve at the following dates and times:

• La Crosse County Veteran Services is hosting a PACT Act Claims Clinic! We are offering TWO walk-in opportunities for veterans to get their claims in for the PACT Act. Join us on July 25^th from 12-4pm at the Holmen American Legion for walk-in hours. Our second event will be on July 30 from 9am-12pm at our Main Office. Reminder that since these events are walk-ins, we will assist veterans on a first come, first serve basis. No appointments or reservations are being accepted for these time periods.
  

• The La Crosse CBOC (community-based outpatient clinic) is having a Mini-Fair on Wednesday, July 31^st from 10am-2pm! This event will be held outdoors at the La Crosse Clinic location at 4000 State Road 16 in the Valley View Mall. Come check out local veteran resources at this event!

• Rock the Vets is on September 1st at the American Legion Post 417. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy 7 hours of music, food, and beverages. Purchase tickets for $20 at the French Island American Legion Post 417 during business hours (non-refundable). For a line up and more event info go to their website at MAIN PAGE – ROCK THE VETS

• The Milwaukee Brewers will be continuing Military Sundays for the 2024 season. Any active-duty military member or veteran can receive up to 2 free Terrace Level tickets by showing their military ID at the ticket office prior to any Sunday home game. This offer is available only on the day of the game when the ticket office opens at 10am and is subject to availability. Go to their website for more info: Military and First Responders Discount Offer | Milwaukee Brewers (mlb.com)

• The Commonweal Theatre Company presents, Ugly Lies the Bone by Lindsey Ferrentino. This play is a drama of hope and healing for an army veteran. This play will be performing from April 6- July 6, 2024 at 208 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN. There is a Blue Star discount of $10 off on all performances for military. Sunday, May 5^th matinee is completely free to anyone who has served/is serving in any branch of the military and their families. Link to get tickets and more information: Ugly Lies the Bone| Commonweal Theatre

• Get your FREE National Parks & Federal Recreation Lands Passes for veterans and gold start family members. For more information visit USGS pass website: https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes or please call the Refugee Visitor Center (608) 779-2399.

• Patriot K9s of Wisconsin needs Veterans! There are service dogs available now! Veterans suffering from PTSI, TBI, or MST win the war on suicide through the help of a trauma recovery service dog. Contact Patriot K9s at 715-298-1373 or go to their website at www.patriot k9s.org.

Helpful Documents:

Emergency Resources

How to Request Records

Service Connected Disability Rating Scale

What to do after your claim is submitted

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