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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, Veteran Services Officer

Erica Lakowske, Veteran Services Coordinator

Anamarie Moore, Veteran Benefits Specialist

Lee Medema, Veteran Benefits Specialist

 

Please let us know how we are doing by completing this short survey.
We appreciate your time and will use your feedback to make positive changes.

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 at Community Office Hours. Service is provided on a first come, first serve basis. Connect with our Outreach Coordinator at the following dates and times: 

August 26th, 2026Holmen American LegionNoon-3pm419 1st Ave. W, Holmen, WI 
August 28th, 2026West Salem Legion1:30-4pm148 S Leonard St., West Salem, WI 
September 1st, 2026La Crosse Library9am-Noon800 Main St., La Crosse, WI 
September 3rd, 2026Holmen Community Center12:30-4pm600 N. Holmen Dr., Holmen, WI 
September 9th, 2026Onalaska American Legion 12:30-4pm731 Sand Lake Rd., Onalaska, WI 
September 14th, 2026Vet Center9am-Noon910 2nd Ave. N, Onalaska, WI 
September 15th, 2026Hillview Health Center1:30-4:30pm3501 Park Ln Dr., La Crosse, WI 
September 17th, 2026West Salem Library1-4pm702 Industrial Dr., West Salem, WI 
September 23rd, 2026Holmen American Legion Noon-3pm419 1st Ave. W, Holmen, WI 

 

Community News & Event Announcements:

- La Crosse County Veteran Services and the Tomah VAMC are hosting a Veteran's Expo on October 20th, 2026, from 1-6pm at Stoney Creek Hotel and Event Center in Onalaska, WI. This FREE event will offer a variety of vendors, educational presentations, and flu shots for Veterans and their families provided by the Tomah VA and Scenic Bluffs Community Health Center. See and share flyer here:  Veterans Expo Flyer 2026

-ValorFit x Driftless CrossFit are teaming up to provide free CrossFit memberships for veterans! Train at Driftless CrossFit in Onalaska, WI at NO COST through the ValorFit Veteran Sponsorship Program. See flyer for information on what is included and how to sign up!  VALORFITxDriftless Crossfit Flyer

-H.O.O.A.H. WI is hosting a Suicide Awareness Ruck in La Crosse on November 14, 2026, at the La Crosse Center. Registration is from 6-7:30am with a 9am step off. See flyer here:  H.O.O.A.H WI Flyer Get more information and register for this event at: https://hooahwi.org/

 

Local Veteran Groups:

-Interested in getting a family membership at the YMCA? Sign up for Wellness Warriors (not an exercise class) at the Dahl Family YMCA! To sign up for this session, or to be on the waitlist for future sessions, fill out the online form at: Wellness Warriors | La Crosse Area Family YMCA

-The Tomah VA is starting a new group for Post 9/11 military to support readjustment and foster connections with fellow service members! The group alternates between Tomah VA Medical Center and La Crosse VA Clinic every Wednesday from 5-6pm. Please contact Tomah VA's Post 9/11 Military2VA staff with questions at 608-372-3971 or 800-872-8662 ext. 67709. Check out their flyer with the meeting details here: M2VA 4

- Hero's Cafe is held at the Village Festival Foods on the 2nd floor every Friday from 8am-10am. Veterans are free to attend and meet with other veterans over coffee and donuts!

-Meet with the Vietnam Era Veterans Group for coffee and conversation on Wednesdays from 10-11am at the Onalaska Legion.

-Meet with the Women Veterans Group for lunch (pay for your own) on the 1st Wednesday of each month at the Onalaska Legion from noon-1pm.

-Meet for the Coed Veterans Lunch (pay for your own) on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Onalaska Legion from noon-1pm.

 

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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