 For Immediate Release
December 14, 2023
WDVA Awards $50,000 Veteran Mental Health Grant to Lac du Flambeau Family Resource Center
On Thursday, Dec. 7, the Lac du Flambeau Family Resource Center was presented with a $50,000 check from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) to assist tribal veterans with mental health services at the Lac du Flambeau Joni Mathews Veterans Service Office.
“The grant will facilitate the development of counseling services, support groups, and outreach programs tailored to the unique experiences of our veterans,” said Kelly Day, the Clinical Director for the Family Resource Center. “We aim to breakdown the stigma associated with seeking help for mental health and substance abuse issues by creating an environment where veterans feel comfortable and supported in their journey toward recovery. "
The Lac du Flambeau Family Resource Center was one of seven organizations that received grants to recently receive grants for the mental health care for veterans across the state of Wisconsin. WDVA is now accepting applications for three Veteran Mental Health Grants—the Emergency Crisis Mental Health Treatment Program Grant, the Veteran Mental Health Ancillary Treatment Program Grant, and the Veterans Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant. These grants are part of Gov. Evers’ $10 million investment in mental health and services, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act.
“The WDVA recognizes the Lac du Flambeau Family Resource Center and the wonderful work they are doing,” said Melissa Doud, WDVA’s Tribal Veteran Liaison. “We want to ensure that tribal veterans know this is a resource available to them. For other organizations that provide mental health care to veterans, grants are still available, and I encourage you to apply.”
All further questions about the grant application process should be directed to the DVA Grants Unit at vetsbenefitsgrants@dva.wisconsin.gov. The applications for the second round of ARPA-funded grants are due by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
For additional information on the grants, including evaluation criteria, application materials, and tips for applying, please see the DVA Grants Page.
Pictured during the check presentation, below from left to right:
Front row: Debbie Meye - WDVA Regional Program Coordinator, Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program, Melissa Doud - WDVA Tribal Veteran Liaison, Regina Fox - Mental Health Counselor at Family Resource Center, Kelly Day - Clinical Director at Family Resource Center, and Renee Poupart - Grant Writer.
Back row: Paula Poupart - Tribal Council member, David Poupart - Peter Christensen Health Center Director, Jared Poupart - Tribal Council member, and Ronald Peterson - Tribal Veteran Service Officer.
 Pictured during the check presentation, below from left to right:
Front row: Debbie Meye - WDVA Regional Program Coordinator, Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program, Melissa Doud - WDVA Tribal Veteran Liaison, Regina Fox - Mental Health Counselor at Family Resource Center, Kelly Day - Clinical Director at Family Resource Center, and Renee Poupart - Grant Writer.
Back row: Paula Poupart - Tribal Council member, David Poupart - Peter Christensen Health Center Director, Jared Poupart - Tribal Council member, and Ronald Peterson - Tribal Veteran Service Officer.
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