Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat. Free, private, 24 hours a day.
Official page: veteranscrisisline.net
No cost Help for Veterans in Wisconsin: Housing, VA Care and Crisis Support
Help for Wisconsin veterans: the Veterans Crisis Line, the VA homeless call center, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program, and county veterans service officers.
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Hi friend. You served, and help is here for you now. If you have no place to stay, or you might lose your home soon, the VA has a free line open all day and night. Call it first.
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What if I'm a veteran in crisis?
Dial 988 and press 1, text 838255, or use the live chat on the Veterans Crisis Line website. It is open 24 hours a day, every day. You do not need to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care. It is free and private.
Official page: veteranscrisisline.net
Where do I call if I'm homeless or about to lose my home?
Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877 424 3838. It is free, private and open 24 hours a day, every day. Staff connect you with your nearest VA. The VA also runs HUD VASH housing and SSVF, which helps with homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing.
Official page: department.va.gov/homeless
How do I reach the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs?
Call 800 947 8387 (1 800 WIS VETS), Monday to Friday, 7:45 am to 4:30 pm. The Veteran Benefits Resource Center is at 608 266 1311, and walk ins are welcome. The claims assistance office is at 833 494 7256.
Official page: dva.wi.gov/contact-us
What is the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program?
It is a state program for homeless or at risk veterans that offers temporary housing, training and support, with the goal of permanent housing. Spouses and children can't live at the sites. The Union Grove site is at 21425 Spring Street, Building D, and the phone is 262 878 9151. Call that site about referrals and applications.
Official page: dva.wi.gov/services/housing-and-financial-services/homelessness
Who can help me apply for VA benefits?
Wisconsin has a County Veterans Service Officer in each of its 72 counties and Tribal Veterans Service Officers for 11 Tribal nations. They help veterans and families apply for VA benefits such as health care, disability compensation, pension and education. Find yours at wicvso.org.
Official page: dva.wi.gov/resources/find-my-cvso-tvso
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Who to call in Wisconsin
Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, VA
Free line open 24 hours a day. Connects you to your nearest VA for housing help.
Official page: department.va.gov/homeless
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Benefits help and claims assistance. Monday to Friday, 7:45 am to 4:30 pm.
Official page: dva.wi.gov/contact-us
Veterans Housing and Recovery Program, Union Grove
Temporary housing, training and support for homeless or at risk veterans. Call the Union Grove site.
Official page: dva.wi.gov/services/housing-and-financial-services/homelessness
County and Tribal Veterans Service Officers
Free local help applying for VA benefits. Use the locator on wicvso.org.
Official page: dva.wi.gov/resources/find-my-cvso-tvso
Milwaukee VA Medical Center
Located at 5000 West National Avenue, Milwaukee. Use the VA site for current phone numbers and services.
Official page: va.gov/milwaukee-health-care
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