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veterans

 

Veterans Services

Location and Contact Info:

veterans

Health and Human Services - 1st Floor

Veterans Crisis Line Image

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

  
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

Chelsea Pataska, Veterans Benefit Specialist

Holly Roth, Veterans Benefit Specialist

Anamarie Moore, Veterans Benefit Specialist

 

 

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

April 25, 2024 1-4pm Holmen Legion 419 1st Ave. W, Holmen, WI
May 2, 2024 12:30-4pm Holmen Community Center 600 N. Holmen Dr., Holmen, WI
May 7, 2024 1-4:30pm La Crosse Library 800 Main St., La Crosse, WI 54601
May 8, 2024 1-4:30pm Onalaska Legion 731 Sand Lake Rd., Onalaska, WI 54650
May 10, 2024 1-4pm Hillview Health Care Center 3501 Park Lane Dr., La Crosse, WI 54601
May 16, 2024 1-4pm West Salem Library 702 Industrial Dr., West Salem, WI 54669
May 23, 2024 1-4pm Holmen Legion 419 1st Ave. W, Holmen, WI
May 28, 2024 1-4:30pm Onalaska Library 741 Oak Ave. S, Onalaska, WI 54650
June 4, 2024 1-4:30pm La Crosse Library 800 Main St., La Crosse, WI 54601
June 6, 2024 12:30-4pm Holmen Community Center 600 N. Holmen Dr., Holmen, WI

 

 

Community News:

  • Join us at the Onalaska Library Senior Fair on Wednesday, May 15th from 10-11:30am. This event provides several great resources to seniors in our community, including Veterans!
  • Caregiver 101 series begins on May 21st at the West Salem Library from 1-2:30pm. Come learn about resources, support options, and education opportunities that are present in our community for caregivers!
  • 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 5th 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
    • Rock the Vets is on September 1st at the American Legion Post 417. This event will fundraise to support local veterans. There will be 8 hours of music, food and beverage. More details to follow!
    • Wisconsin offers Veterans Family Camp weekends every fall and sprint for military service veterans and their families. The camp is located outside the Wisconsin Dells area. 2024 spring session dates are April 26-28, 2024. Registration or for more information: www.EastersealsWisconsin.com or call 608-254-2502 ext 190.
    • 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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