Location and Contact Info:
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
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:
July 25, 2024 | Holmen Legion - PACT Act Event | 12-4pm | 419 1st Ave. W, Holmen, WI |
August 1, 2024 | Holmen Community Center | 12:30-4pm | 600 N. Holmen Dr., Holmen, WI |
August 6, 2024 | La Crosse Library | 1-4:30pm | 800 Main St., La Crosse, WI |
August 9, 2024 | Hillview Health Center | 1-4pm | 3501 Park Lane Dr., La Crosse, WI |
August 14, 2024 | Onalaska Legion | 1-4:30pm | 731 Sand Lake Rd., Onalaska, WI |
August 15, 2024 | West Salem Library | 1-4pm | 702 Industrial Dr., West Salem, WI |
August 20, 2024 | La Crosse American Legion | 1-4pm | 711 6th St. S, La Crosse, WI |
August 22, 2024 | Holmen Legion | 1-4pm | 418 1st Ave. W, Holmen, WI |
August 26, 2024 | Onalaska Library | 1-4:30pm | 741 Oak Ave. S, Onalaska, WI |
September 3, 2024 | La Crosse Library | 1-4:30pm | 800 Main St., La Crosse, WI |
September 5, 2024 | Holmen Community Center | 12:30-4pm | 600 N. Holmen Dr., Holmen, WI |
- 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 25th 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 31st 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 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
- 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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