Winnebago County Veterans Affairs

05/26/2023

Thank you will be never be enough! Let's spend Memorial Day weekend remembering the sacrifice of our veterans.

05/11/2023

There are so many veteran resources for PTSD and other mental health issues. Please reach out and let me know how I can help you access these resources.

05/09/2023

There are mental health services available at no charge to honorably discharged veterans. Contact me at the Winnebago County VA office at 641-585-5736 to start services so you, too, can feel hopeful!

05/04/2023

Let's start the conversation about mental health. Check out this resource to learn how you can support veterans.

02/24/2023

We are better together!

Our busy lives can make it hard to keep up with loved ones and friends. Make the time today to pick up the phone and check on a buddy. You never know the positive impact one call can make.

02/17/2023

The Winnebago County Veterans Affairs office will be closed on Monday, February 20th in observance of President's Day. The office will re-open on Tuesday, February 21st at 8:00 am.

Please do not hesitate to call me if you have questions about veteran benefits. I am happy to answer questions and help you with state and federal claims!

02/16/2023

The Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7 for confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. If you need help in a crisis, Dial 988 then press 1: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

08/11/2022

The PACT Act will help veterans nationwide and I am here to assist veterans from Winnebago County in filing any benefits that are a result of this new law. Please feel free to contact me at 641-585-5736 to learn more about the Act and to see what benefits you may qualify for.

The PACT Act is now law, empowering VA to deliver for millions of toxic-exposed Veterans and their survivors.

Read Secretary Denis McDonough's statement on this historic moment here: https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5815

08/09/2022

The Winnebago County Veterans Affairs office and the Winnebago County Commissioners have started the search for a new commissioner to fill the vacancy left by Barney Ruiter's death.

Qualifications are: Winnebago County resident with an honorable discharge from his/her military service and a willingness to commit to attending the monthly meeting of the commissioners.

Contact Mary Lou Kleveland at Winnebago County Veterans Affairs for more information and to get an application. 641 -585-5736.