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 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!