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 Shannon Miller, Veteran Benefits Specialist Lee Medema, Veteran Benefits Specialist
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Please contact our office to schedule an appointment.
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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, service is provided on a first come, first serve basis. Connect with our Outreach Coordinator at the following dates and times:
July 28th, 2025 | Onalaska Library | 1-4:30pm | 741 Oak Ave. S, Onalaska, WI |
August 1st, 2025 | West Salem Legion | 1-4pm | 148 Leonard Street S, West Salem, WI |
August 2nd, 2025 | Onalaska Community Days | 10am | 731 Sand Lake Rd., Onalaska, WI |
August 5th, 2025 | La Crosse Public Library | 1-4:30pm | 800 Main St., La Crosse, WI |
August 7th, 2025 | Holmen Community Center | 12:30-4pm | 600 N. Holmen Dr., Holmen, WI |
August 13th, 2025 | Onalaska Legion | 1-4:30pm | 731 Sand Lake Rd., Onalaska, WI |
August 21st, 2025 | West Salem Library | 1-4pm | 702 Industrial Dr., West Salem, WI |
August 25th, 2025 | Onalaska Library | 1-4:30pm | 741 Oak Ave. S, Onalaska, WI |
August 28th, 2025 | Holmen Legion | 1-4pm | 419 1st Ave. W, Holmen, WI |
Community News & Event Announcements:
-Irishfest! Veterans may purchase two reduced-rate IrishFest tickets for one-day admission from the La Crosse County Veteran Service Office. Tickets are $5 each (normal price is $15 if bought before Aug 8th or $20 at the gate). Two ticket maximum per veteran. Cash only (there is an ATM in the lobby). Individuals must present proof of veteran status, such as the veteran identifier on a WI driver license, or VA Veteran Health ID Card. Tickets may be purchased in person at 300 4th St N, La Crosse, WI, from Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm. We have a limited amount so the tickets are first come, first served.
- YMCA is hosting Salute Social opportunities where veterans get a chance to connect, relax, and enjoy time with their fellow veterans. This group will be visiting Horse Sense on Friday, August 8th at 10am to experience the peaceful setting of Horse Sense and enjoy time outdoors! RSVP is required for the Horse Sense visit here: https://forms.gle/uM5KwAfbVDhjz4Ks7
-Join us at the Onalaska Community Days at the Onalaska American Legion on Saturday, August 2nd starting at 10am! This fun-filled family event features food, music, and vendors all to raise money for local organizations.
-Rock the Vets hosted by American Legion Post 417 is happening on Sunday, August 31st. Two stages, 7 hours of continual music, food, and beverages! Event happening rain or shine. For more info and to buy tickets go to their website at: ROCK THE VETS – WISCONSIN MUSIC FEST
-Wisconsin's H.O.O.A.H. is hosting their 1st Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness March on Saturday, November 8th starting at 8am. Event information and registration can be found on their event website: Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness March
-The Milwaukee Brewers are giving 2 free Terrace Level tickets to any active-duty military member of veteran on their Military Sundays for the 2025 season. Must show military/veteran ID at the ticket office prior to any Sunday home game. This offer is only available on the day of the game when the ticket office opens at 10am and is subject to availability. To purchase discounted tickets for Sunday-Thursday home games go to: GOVX Discount Offer | Milwaukee Brewers
- Interested in getting a family membership at the YMCA? Sign up for Wellness Warriors (not an exercise class) at the Dahl Family YMCA! If you are interested in signing up for the next session, contact Anna Stindt at [email protected]!
-Did you know Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region offers assistance on home repairs for veterans? Repair Corps funding is a partnership between Habitat for Humanity International and Home Depot. Local Habitats are able to request these funds on a first-come, first-serve basis. Projects can provide repair work up to $18,000 in granted funding to make necessary repairs on homes owned by veterans. There are no income restrictions for eligibility. The current funding allocation must be used by Sept 30th, 2025. Please contact Lauren at [email protected] or call 608-785-2373 if interested.
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