Resources & Links

Quick links to helpful resources.

Finding and navigating the resources available to veterans and their families can be a confusing process. We’re here to help point you in the right direction. If you’re struggling to find programs and services to meet your specific needs, please contact us. We’re here to help.

Local Resources

Oftentimes Veterans Services begin with the County Veteran Service Officer or CVSO. Below are links to the Northeast WI CVSOs.

Green Bay Vet Center

Unfamiliar with Vet Centers? You may be missing out. Vet Centers are a great way to work through difficult situations in an informal way while still working with trained professionals. This is a great resource for anyone not wanting to go through the VA System.

State Resources

Here you will find information regarding various State Veterans Services.  We are continuously trying to keep as much relevant information on this page as possible. If you have any suggestions for additional links please contact us.

County Veterans Service Officers Association of Wisconsin

The County Veterans Service Officer Association of Wisconsin (CVSOAWI) is an organization of professional veterans advocates. In Wisconsin, the County Veterans Service Officer plays a critical role in the veteran’s advocacy system and is often the initial contact in the community for veterans’ services. Through the County Veterans Service Officer the CVSOAWI is committed to Wisconsin counties to provide a vital and efficient system of services and advocacy to veterans, their dependents, and survivors.

State of Wisconsin Veteran Services

Programs included in the depart​​ments mission are the: Wisconsin Veterans Homes, Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemeteries, Veterans Administration Regional Claims Office, Military Funeral Honors Program, Veterans Assistance Program, and the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. These programs are designed to provide health, educational assistance, economic assistance, and other services to specified veterans of the armed forces of the United States.

Employment for Veterans

Wisconsin is a great place for veterans to find a job or start a new career. Our employers understand the value that veterans bring to the workforce, and many businesses across the state are actively recruiting veteran applicants for their work ethic and skills.

Veteran Employment Services

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD), is committed to advancing employment opportunities for Wisconsin veterans through targeted business engagement and service and commitment to the veteran community. If you are a veteran, connect with your local job center to discover opportunities near you.

Federal Resources

US Department of Veteran Affairs

Looking for information from the very top? Look no further than the US Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA is a Cabinet-level executive branch department of the federal government charged with integrating life-long healthcare services to eligible military veterans at the 1700 VA medical centers and outpatient clinics located throughout the country. Non-healthcare benefits include disability compensation, vocational rehabilitation, education assistance, home loans, and life insurance; and provide burial and memorial benefits to eligible veterans and family members at 135 national cemeteries.

Federal Employment Opportunities

Do you want to continue your service outside a Military position? USA Jobs handles virtually every open Job posting within the United States Government. The site is operated by the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Choosing a career with the U.S. Government may be a great option for you . As a federal employee, you and your family have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Become a Member

Our members choose to stand alongside Desert Veterans of Wisconsin, serving and supporting our mission. We could not deliver the impact we do without the dedication and support of our members.