Ingham & Clinton County Department of Veterans Affairs

Ingham & Clinton County Department of Veterans Affairs Accredited CVSO, experienced in obtaining and maintaining veteran related benefits. We strive for a positive space where the community can engage with us.
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COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

Ingham and Clinton County Department of Veteran Affairs strives to provide a safe and friendly atmosphere in our establishment and on our social media. Therefore, we have a set of rules of engagement for people engaging with our social media content:

1. We use our social media space to promote our services, employees and community. We do not tolerate name calling of any kind

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3. We do not tolerate personal attacks on staff or others in our community.
4. We will not tolerate trolling of our organization, employees, or others.
5. We do not tolerate the use of profane and inflammatory language. We are a community establishment and expect our establishment and social media guests to abide by family-friendly rules.
6. We reserve the right to block or remove comments or people that do not align with these rules. Thank you.

04/30/2026

We’re back from our training conference and feeling energized, informed, and ready to better serve our veterans and their families.

The knowledge and updates we’ve gained will help us continue providing the highest level of support to our community. If you’ve been thinking about reaching out or have questions about benefits or services, now is a great time to connect with us.

Please don’t hesitate to call us at 517-887-4331—we’re here for you and happy to help in any way we can.

04/08/2026

Our office will be closed from April 20th–24th while our team attends the MACVC Spring Training Conference

03/16/2026

Peer Support Group Cancellation Notice

Due to the statewide tornado drill scheduled for Wednesday, March 18 at 1:00 PM, the Veterans Peer Support Group scheduled for that time will be canceled to allow staff and participants to safely participate in the drill.

We appreciate your understanding and commitment to safety. Our next Peer Support Group meeting will resume at the regularly scheduled time the following week.

If you have any questions, please contact the Ingham County Veterans Affairs Department.

Thank you.

02/05/2026

Office Closure – Tuesday, February 10

Our Ingham & Clinton County office will be closed all day Tuesday, February 10 for THRIVE 101 training. With new staff on board, this training helps ensure our entire team is equipped to best support our clients.
Thank you for your understanding!

01/22/2026

🌨️ Weather Update – Remote Operations 🌨️

Due to anticipated inclement weather, the Ingham & Clinton County Department of Veterans Affairs will be operating remotely only on Friday, January 23.

Our staff will remain available and continue normal operations while working remotely. This decision was made to prioritize the safety of our staff, as well as the Veterans and families we serve.

Please prioritize your personal safety and avoid unnecessary travel during hazardous conditions. If travel is absolutely necessary, dress appropriately for the weather by wearing hats, gloves, and scarves to protect yourself. If you need information about a warming station, please call 211.

The Battle Creek VAMC and Lansing CBOC will remain open for Veterans’ healthcare needs. If you have a VA appointment and would like to request a virtual option, please contact 269-966-5600 (Press 2).

If you need assistance, you may contact our office at 517-887-4331.

Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.

Are you a Veteran looking for connection, support, and a place to share experiences with fellow Veterans? Join us for Mo...
01/13/2026

Are you a Veteran looking for connection, support, and a place to share experiences with fellow Veterans? Join us for Moving Forward, our peer support group focused on encouragement, conversation, and mutual support.

📅 Wednesday
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Ingham County Human Services Building
🏢 2nd Floor – Conference Room D&E

This group is Veteran-led and Veteran-focused. You are not alone—come connect with others who understand.

All Veterans are welcome. We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸

12/23/2025

🎄 Happy Holidays from Ingham & Clinton County County Veterans Affairs 🎄

As we celebrate the season, please note our adjusted hours of operation for late December and early January:

Office Closed:
• Wednesday, December 24
• Thursday, December 25
• Wednesday, December 31
• Thursday, January 1

Staff Available by Phone Only:
• Monday, December 29

Regular Hours on All Other Open Days:
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

If you need assistance, please call us at 517-887-4331 during business hours.

Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful, and happy holiday season!

12/10/2025

📢 Weather Update – Early Closure Today

Due to the changing weather conditions, our department will be closing today at 2:00 PM for the safety of our staff and visitors.

Our team will still be available by phone for assistance. Please contact us at 517-887-4331 if you need support.

Stay safe and warm! ❄️☃️

🎉 Happy Retirement, Leonard Rusher! 🎉After joining the Ingham & Clinton County Department of Veterans Affairs on April 3...
12/05/2025

🎉 Happy Retirement, Leonard Rusher! 🎉

After joining the Ingham & Clinton County Department of Veterans Affairs on April 3rd, 2024, Leonard is closing this chapter and retiring to spend more time with his family.

Leonard has shared unforgettable words and timeless business wisdom with all of us:

*"Did anyone die?
Is anyone else going to jail?
Did we lose any money?
Did anyone go to the hospital?
Did we damage any equipment?
Are we going to be in the newspaper for something bad?

If the answer is no, don’t panic—it’s fixable!"*

Thank you, Leonard, for your guidance, humor, and dedication. Your presence will be deeply missed, but your wisdom—and that legendary quote—will live on in our office for years to come.

Enjoy every moment of retirement—you’ve earned it!

NOTICE: December Office Schedule UpdateThe Ingham & Clinton County Department of Veterans Affairs will have adjusted off...
12/03/2025

NOTICE: December Office Schedule Update

The Ingham & Clinton County Department of Veterans Affairs will have adjusted office hours for the month of December. Due to staffing shortages and new-hire onboarding, our office doors will be closed on Mondays and Fridays throughout the month.

We will continue to monitor voicemail and email to assist veterans as quickly as possible.

For the most up-to-date information on office hours or any changes, please check back here on our page.

📞 517-887-4331

✨ Honoring the Retirement of Jeff Valerio ✨Today marks Jeff Valerio’s last day with the Ingham County Department of Vete...
11/26/2025

✨ Honoring the Retirement of Jeff Valerio ✨

Today marks Jeff Valerio’s last day with the Ingham County Department of Veterans Affairs as he begins his well-earned retirement.

After retiring from the Army National Guard, Jeff began with our department as a backup Transportation Officer and officially stepped into the role in 2018. From day one, Jeff has been a steady presence, dedicated, dependable, and deeply committed to serving our veterans.

We will truly miss his dedication, humor, and kindness, which have made a lasting impact on our team and the veterans he served.

Please join us in thanking Jeff for his service, both to our country and to our community, and in wishing him the very best in his next chapter. 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 Thank You for an Incredible Veterans Day Celebration! 🇺🇸A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us on November 7...
11/24/2025

🇺🇸 Thank You for an Incredible Veterans Day Celebration! 🇺🇸

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us on November 7th for our Veterans Day Event. Your presence helped make the day meaningful, memorable, and truly special for our community. It was a fun celebration filled with connection, pride, and gratitude.

We were honored to recognize the Service, Sacrifice, and Valor of the following veterans:

• David Shaw
• Kenneth Beach
• Geffrey Sparks
• Eric Calley
• Troy MacDonald
• John Quinn
• Jeff Valerio
• Michael DeLaRosa

A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Deputy Director John Taylor of the Ingham & Clinton County Department of Veterans Affairs, for his inspiring words.

We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to Quilts of Valor for their beautiful and meaningful contributions to the event.

A very special thank you to our raffle item donors, whose generosity helped make this celebration possible:
• UAW Local 2256, Lansing, MI
• Mert’s Specialty Meats
• Kroger – Lake Lansing Location
• Merindorf Meats and More
• Great Giant
• The Pocan Family
• Sterling Armstrong
• Pop-Ity Popcorn Co.
• Sarah Burton

Your support and kindness truly made a difference.

📸 If you would like a copy of a photo, or if you would like to see all of the photos from the event, please contact us at (517) 887-4331.

📸 Here are some group photos from the event!

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5303 S Cedar Street # 2
Lansing, MI
48911

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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