Veteran Support

No veteran should have to struggle alone. If you’re reading this and you’re having a hard time, you’re not alone. At Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin, we meet veterans where they are, without judgment, pressure, or expectations. Life after service can be isolating and overwhelming, and you don’t need to have everything figured out or be in crisis to reach out. Whether you’re feeling stressed, disconnected, unsure where to turn, or facing challenges with mental health, housing, food, employment, or navigating the VA, we’ll walk alongside you and help you find a path forward at your pace.

We serve any veteran, active duty military, or reservist who lives or works in Wisconsin.

Veteran Support Includes:

  • Safe storage of medication and firearms
  • Mental health access
  • Peer support services – veteran-led support groups are provided at VOW; individual support is also available
  • Alcohol/drug treatment support – we can connect you to a provider near you for alcohol or drug treatment; additionally, you can attend the VOW AA group - groups are held weekly
  • Food insecurity – we can connect you with a food pantry near you
  • Homelessness or risk of homelessness – we provide housing at our tiny home village or can connect you with other veteran housing or HUD Vash
  • Employment opportunities or connection to job training opportunities
  • VA services – are you connected to the VA? We can get you connected for your health or mental health needs

There is no fee for these services.

Contact us at 262-221-8350

If you are in immediate crisis and need to talk to someone now, call the Veterans Crisis Line, available 24/7. Dial 988, then press 1 or text 838255. This call is free and confidential.


Additional Resources

Mental Health

Racine County Crisis
Visit Website
Call: 262-638-6741

National Crisis Line
Dial 988, then press 1 or text 838255

NAMI Racine County
Visit Website
Call: 262-637-0582


Housing

Wisconsin Veterans Home - Union Grove, WI
Visit Website
Call: 262-878-6700

Center for Veterans Issues (CVI)
Visit Website
Call: 414-345-4254

HALO
Visit Website
Call: 262-633-3235

Shalom Center
Visit Website
Call: 262-658-1713


Food Pantries

Veterans Marketplace
Visit Web Page
Call: 262-800-1309

Salvation Army Racine
Visit Website
Call: 262-619-1742

Racine County Food Bank
Visit Website
Call: 262-632-2307


VA Benefits

Racine County Veterans Service Office
Visit Website
Call: 262-638-6702

Kenosha County Veteran Service Office
Visit Website
Call: 262-605-6690

Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs
Visit Website


Utility Assistance

Heat for Heroes
Visit Website
Call: 1-866-432-8947

Racine/Kenosha Community Action Agency
Visit Website
Call: 262-637-8377


Rent Assistance

Racine/Kenosha Community Action Agency
Visit Website
Call: 262-637-8377

HOPES Center Racine
Visit Website
Call: 262-898-2940

Loving Kindness Transitional Center
Visit Website
Call: 262-977-7060