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SPOONER, WI -- This month on "Diane's Kitchen", Veteran Service Officer, Angela “Ella” Parker, and Community Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator (Suicide Prevention / VA Health Care System), Andrea Sandberg, discuss new outreach programs and a Crisis Hot Line, 800-273-8255 (then press 1) for family members or Veterans to call for help and information where mental health issues are concerned.
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VETERAN MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES NW WISCONSIN
Veterans Crisis Line: If you are having thoughts of suicide call the toll free number or visit the website:
- 1-800-273-8255 then Press 1
- OR text 838255
- OR visit www.veteranscrisisline.net
Call or Walk into any VA Medical Center (even if not enrolled in VA healthcare) or call
- 1-612-467-1100 - VA Minneapolis Call Center
- Rice Lake VA CBOC – 715-236-3355
- Hayward VA CBOC – 715-934-5454
- Twin Ports VA CBOC – 715-398-2400
Vet Center Counseling: Provides mental health services to Combat Veterans and Readjustment Counseling
- 1-608-782-4403 - La Crosse Vet Center (provides local coverage to our area)
Wisconsin Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program: Provides AODA and Mental Health Assistance and homeless Veterans
- 1-715-558-2557 – Paul Huber, VORP Coordinator for NW Wisconsin
NW Wisconsin County Veterans Service Officers Phone Numbers
- Ashland: 715-682-7011
- Barron: 715-537-6290
- Bayfield: 715-373-6137
- Buffalo: 608-685-6219
- Burnett: 715-349-2179
- Chippewa: 715-726-7990
- Clark: 715-743-5160
- Douglas: 715-395-1331
- Dunn: 715-232-1646
- Eau Claire: 715-839-4744
- Langlade: 715-627-6545
- Pepin: 715-672-8887
- Pierce: 715-273-6753
- Polk: 715-485-9243
- Price: 715-339-2545
- Rusk: 715-532-2299
- St. Croix: 715-386-4759
- Sawyer: 715-634-2770
- Washburn: 715-635-4470
- Bad River Band: 715-685-9461
- La Courte Oreilles Band: 715-957-0077
- Red Cliff Band: 715-779-3700
- St. Croix Tribe: 715-416-3580
Last Update: Sep 23, 2021 7:24 am CDT
