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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

Please contact our office to schedule an appointment.  

 

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

 

 

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

August 20, 2024La Crosse American Legion1-4pm711 6th St. S, La Crosse, WI
August 22, 2024Holmen Legion1-4pm418 1st Ave. W, Holmen, WI 
August 26, 2024Onalaska Library1-4:30pm741 Oak Ave. S, Onalaska, WI 
September 3, 2024La Crosse Library1-4:30pm800 Main St., La Crosse, WI
September 5, 2024Holmen Community Center12:30-4pm600 N. Holmen Dr., Holmen, WI 
September 11, 2024Onalaska Legion1-4:30pm731 Sand Lake Rd., Onalaska, WI
September 13, 2024Hillview Health Center1-4pm3501 Park Lane Dr., La Crosse, WI 
September 17, 2024La Crosse Legion1-4pm711 6th Street S, La Crosse, WI
September 19, 2024West Salem Library1-4pm702 Industrial Dr., West Salem, WI 
September 23, 2024Onalaska Library1-4:30pm741 Oak Ave. S, Onalaska, WI 
September 26, 2024Holmen Legion1-4pm418 1st Ave. W, Holmen, WI 

 

 

 

Community News:

 

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

Team One Mile will be in La Crosse on September 10-11. Team ONE MILE will be cycling over 100 miles a day from community to community. Their mission is to host community events and highlight veterans future youth leaders while raising money for the Gold Star children of Camp Hometown Heroes. For more info go to: HOME | Team ONE MILE

La Crosse County and Tomah VA are partnering to host Veteran's Benefits Check Ups! This series will be held on September 18 from 4-6pm at the Black River Beach Neighborhood Center, October 12 from 9-11:30am at the Onalaska Omni Center, and November 7 from 8:30-11am at the Holmen Community Center. We will be providing flu shots for all, benefit checks, healthcare enrollment, and have representation from the Tomah VA, VORP, and Vet Center! Official flyer and more information to come!

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)

Oktoberfest - free admission wristbands for veterans at the Fest Office. You must show some form of military ID (American Legion card, VFW card, VA medical card, Veteran's driver's license identifier, retired ID card, etc.). Max of two wristbands per veterans, there is a limited amount!

La Crosse Area YMCA Wellness Warriors are hosting an educational series geared towards Veterans and First Responders. These sessions will be held every Wednesday from 4-5pm at the Dahl Family YMCA. This series runs from August 14th to October 2, 2024. Free year membership may be available!

 

 

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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