County Services
Veteran's County Services
Alger County
101 Court StreetMunising, MI 49862
Phone: 906-387-1635
Email: algervets@algercounty.gov
Office Hours:
Tuesday/Thursday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Call for an appointment.
Allegan County
Contact Information
3255 122nd Ave., Ste. 200
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-0501
1-877-673-5333 (toll free)
(269) 673-0569 Fax
https://www.allegancounty.org/departments/veteran-services
Alcona County
106 5th Street
(P.O. Box 308)Harrisville, MI 48740
Phone:989-724-9510
Fax: 989-724-9514
Email: alvets@alcona-county.net
Website
https://alconacountymi.com/veterans-affairs/
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed for lunch from 12:30-1:00 PM)
Alpena County
150 B North State Street Alpena, MI 49707
Phone: 989-354-9671
Fax: 989-354-9784
Website:https://alpenacounty.org/veterans-affairs/
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Barry County
Contact Information
231 S Broadway St, Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-1296
https://www.barrycounty.org/veterans_affairs/
Eaton County
Contact Information
Eaton County Administrative Offices
1045 Independence Boulevard
Charlotte, MI 48813
Phone: 517-543-7500
Lansing: 517-485-3417
https://www.eatoncounty.org/195/Veterans-Services
Cass County
Contact Information
Administration Office:
120 N Broadway Cassopolis, MI 49031
269-445-4420
https://www.casscountymi.org/1262/Veterans-Affairs
Clinton/Ingham County
Contact Information
100 E. State Street
St. Johns, MI 48879
Phone: 989-224-5100
Fax: 989-224-5102
https://www.clinton-county.org/458/Veterans-Services
Calhoun County
190 E. Michigan Avenue - Suite 397BBattle Creek, MI 49014
(Located on the Third Floor of the Toeller Building)
Phone: 269-969-6735
Fax: 269-966-1440
Website: https://www.calhouncountymi.gov/departments/veterans_affairs/index.php
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cass County
120 N. Broadway Street - Suite 215Cassopolis, MI 49031
Phone:269-445-4472
Fax: 269-445-8978
Website :https://www.casscountymi.org/1262/Veterans-Affairs
Office Hours:
Monday - Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Kalamazoo County
Contact Information
311 E. Alcott St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-373-5361
Monday through Friday
By Appointment Only
0800 to 1600 (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
https://www.kalcounty.gov/350/Veterans-Service-Office
Kent County
Contact Information
836 Fuller Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-632-5722
Fax: 616-632-5723
https://www.kentcountymi.gov/587/Veterans-Services
Lake County
Contact Information
800 Tenth St Suite 100 Baldwin, MI 49304
231-745-6003
Fax (231) 745-7214
https://lakecountymi.gov/veterans-affairs-office/
Oakland County
Contact Information
1200 N. Telegraph Rd
Building 26E Pontiac, MI 48341
248-452-2189
https://www.oakgov.com/government/veterans
Ottawa County
Contact Information
12251 James Street
Suite 300
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 393-8387 or
(616) 393-VETS
https://miottawa.org/veterans-services/
Van Buren County
Contact Information
226 E. Michigan Avenue
Paw Paw, MI 49079
https://www.vanburencountymi.gov/562/Veterans-Services
Veterans Service Officers (VSO)
Veterans can access a range of services through both the federal VA system and state-level programs. Find a VSO today to help navigate your needs.
Crisis Line and Important Numbers
If You Are In Crisis
CALL 988, PRESS 1, OR TEXT 838255
The Veterans Crisis Line is staffed by caring, qualified crisis responders who are there to help. Many of these responders are veterans themselves.
Crisis Line (Call 988)
Crisis Line (Text 838255)
First Responders
* Frontline Strong
Frontline Strong operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It is staffed with Civilians and First Responders that have been trained as Crisis Specialists specializing in First Responder competencies.
*Share The Load
Most people are aware of the physical demands that first response activities place on firefighters and EMS providers. But it is important to also realize the impact that fighting fires and responding to emergencies has on the mental wellbeing of emergency personnel. Firefighters and EMS providers face the risk of many behavioral health concerns such as anxiety, depression, burnout, post-traumatic stress disorder, and addiction among others.
https://www.nvfc.org/programs/share-the-load-program/
Safe Call Now:
(206) 459-3020.988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
This confidential, comprehensive, 24-hour crisis referral service is for all public safety employees, all emergency services personnel and their family members nationwide.
*Copline:
1-800-COPLINE (1-800-267-5463) This resource is a confidential, 24-hour law enforcement officer hotline manned by retired law enforcement officers trained in active listening.
FrontLine Helpline:
1-866-676-7500 Run by Frontline Responder Services. Offer 24/7 coverage with first responder call-takers.
Fire/EMS Helpline
1-888-275-6832 Also known as Share The Load. A program run by the National Volunteer Fire Council. They have a help line, text based help service, and have also collected a list of many good resources for people looking for help and support.
*National Suicide Hotline
1-800-273-8255 The national (USA) suicide hotline. Not first responder specific, but they can and will talk to anyone who needs help. We’ve been told by one of their founders they have a large number of first responders and veterans who volunteer.
*Together For The Good Inc does not guaranteed the numbers or connected websites to 3rd party are up to date. These are referrals and organizations we personally have verified and work with.
Support Services for Families
We believe in the power of community. That's why we're working to develop and strengthen communities through support, events, and wellness retreats. Below you will find vetted and verified organizations.
Mothers Of Veteran Suicide:
Mothers Of Veteran Suicide Corp. was founded to serve the mothers and families left behind after the loss of a military service member or veteran to suicide.
Our mission is rooted in compassion, connection, and hope. We walk beside families during the darkest moments of grief and help them find healing, support, and renewed purpose. We believe no mother should grieve alone, and no family should have to navigate this journey without a community that understands.
https://mothersofveteransuicide.org/
Alliance of Hope:
offers resources to help survivors and family members cope with loss and begin to heal. Connect with other suicide loss survivors through an online community forum.
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention
AFSP offers resources for understanding and navigating suicide loss. Access AFSP’s Healing Conversations, use the search engine to find a local or virtual support group, and learn more about attending an International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day event.
https://afsp.org/ive-lost-someone/
Home Base:
The Suicide Prevention Program at Home Base is a community-driven ecosystem that trains a network of clinicians and partners to identify at-risk Veterans and connect them to evidence based therapy in their own communities.
https://homebase.org/exploreinnovation/suicide-prevention-program/
Loss Survivors 988 Lifeline:
Losing a loved one to suicide is difficult and can come with a lot of complicated emotions. There is support available to help survivors of suicide loss like you, your friends, and family cope with the loss.
https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/loss-survivors/
Samaritans:
works to prevent suicide and support those who have lost someone to suicide. Each year, our volunteers and staff answer more than 90,000 calls, texts, and chats on our Helpline, part of the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
https://samaritanshope.org/our-services/grief-support/virtual-suicide-grief-support-group/
West Michigan Veterans Coalition:
The West Michigan Veterans Coalition was founded in 2009 by a small group of individuals dedicated to finding ways to work together to support area veterans, service members, and their families. In 2013, WMVC was selected by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency to implement a collaborative, “no wrong door” approach designed to enhance the delivery of services from public, private, and nonprofit organizations to veterans, service members, and their families. Government agencies (at the federal, state, and local levels), veterans service organizations, nonprofits, academia, and the private sector are included in the model.
WMVC serves residents of the following counties: Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, and Ottawa.