Wexford County Department of Veteran Services
Mission Statement
The mission of the Wexford County Veteran Services Office is to assist Veterans and their families in securing all the benefits they have earned through service.
Wexford County Veterans Emergency Fund (WCVEF)
We offer a millage-based fund designated to temporarily help eligible Wexford County Veterans and Dependents. WCVEF is intended to provide assistance to indigent Veterans and their dependents. Call or stop by our office to see if you are eligible.
Michigan Veterans Trust Fund (MVTF)
The State of Michigan offers emergency funding to assist eligible applicants during an emergent need hardship. “Emergent need” is defined to mean an unforeseen circumstance causing a temporary financial emergency or hardship that a grant will resolve. Call or stop by our office to see if you are eligible.
Office Information
Appointments Preferred
Address: 401 N. Lake St., Cadillac, MI 49601
Phone: (231) 775-6654
Fax: (231) 779-9538
Email: veterans@wexfordcounty.org
Facebook: Veteran Services
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Closed for Lunch 12:00am – 1:00pm
Staff
Director of Veteran Services (Room 602): Chris Emmons
Veteran Service Officer (Room 601): Eric Sturgeon
American Legion Representative (Room 604): Phil Babcock
Hours: Monday, 9:00am – 4:30pm
Veterans Counselor (Room 603): Michael Coonan
Hours: First and third Monday of each month, 9:00am – 4:30pm
Appointments preferred Call (850) 377-1960
Veteran Services Committee Meetings Schedule 2025
Veteran Services Committee Minutes 2025
Veteran Services Committee Minutes 2024
Veteran Services Outreach
Starting May 8th, 2025, 10:00AM-12:00PM, we will have a VSO at the Manton Senior Center every other Thursday, and starting May 15th, 2025, 1:30-3:00PM, we will have a VSO at the Mesick Library every other Thursday. We look forward to assisting you!
