HELPFUL LINKS FOR VETERANS

Helpful Links for Area (Rock County, WI) Veterans
 
Here are some links to programs that may be of interest to Veterans in the Southern Wisconsin area. VFW Post 1621 is not affiliated with any of these organizations.  The appearance of these links does not constitute endorsement by Post 1621 of the linked websites, or the information, products, or services contained therein.  We hope you find them useful!
 
Marine Corps League Detachment 623
  - Keepers of Tun Tavern, located upstairs.
 
Active Duty Care Packages
  - Free!
 
Janesville (WI) VA Clinic
  - An outpatient clinic that provides primary care and specialty health services.
 
Rock County (WI) Veterans Service Office
  - Provides assistance to veterans and their dependents in obtaining Federal and State Veteran's benefits. 
See the letter detailing the Consolidation of Services, effective January 2024.

 
Camp American Legion
  - Provides rest & recuperation to Wisconsin veterans of all ages, and military service members and their families.
 
Vets Helping Vets
  - Providing assisted transportation for Veterans aged 55 and older, call 608-362-9593.  For details, please see their brochure (Inside & Outside).  Part of Retired and Senior Program of Rock County.
 
National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Rock County
  - An excellent suicide awareness and prevention resource.
 
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (Wisconsin Team)
  - Exists to engage, assist, and empower our nation's "Sheep Dogs" (Veterans, Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, and EMS professionals) to get off the couch and reengage in living life to the fullest.  The link above takes you to the National website, or in Facebook, search for SDIAWITEAM, or email WI Team Leader Carmen Roche at CRoche@sheepdogia.org.
 
Housing4OurVets (Rock County, WI)
  - Provides studio apartments for homeless veterans for up to 24 months.
 
  - Indoor and Outdoor ranges in Janesville & Milton, partnered with Marine Corps League Det 623.
 
  - An approved provider for the VA through the Community Care program.  
 
VFW Store
  - VFW & Auxiliary Clothing, Stationary, Personalized Items.
 
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