Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, American Legion Post 141 is a nonprofit501 (c) (19) tax-exempt organization, and all
contributions are tax-deductible according to IRS regulations.
Yes, American Legion Post 141 is a nonprofit501 (c) (19) tax-exempt organization, and all
contributions are tax-deductible according to IRS regulations.
Donation in Memory of Jack Lansing, Sr.
Other Donations to Post 141
Hunters Ball Tickets Veteran Fundraiser
ONLINE TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE-Please phone the legion to check on availability
This Event is open to the public & all proceeds will support
American Legion Post 141, Veterans, their families & community activities.
Please join us for our annual event with a wild game feast being prepared by Chef David Delcorvo.
It will include a variety of dishes with Venison, bear, elk, pheasant, bison, boar, salmon,
Cornish hen, shrimp & so much more!
The night consists of a DJ, a silent auction, hunting themed raffles, a S&W 44 Magnum & an AR 350 Legend. PLUS Peacemakers is bringing 40-50 firearms!
Dress in your favorite hunters gear.
Your company can sponsor a table - Ask us how!
January 2022 Report
Things you should know:
Free Acute Suicidal Crises Care
According to the American Legion national website, starting Jan. 17, veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost. Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system to use this benefit. The benefit includes inpatient crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
VSO Office Hours Change
Effective Immediately, office hours will be on Tuesday from 1500 to 1700 (instead of from noon to 1400). If you need help or want to refer somebody for help, you may also call or text (517) 258-2167 or send email to alvso141@gmail.com.
Community Care:
If the VA has approved you to get urgent care but the place you go can’t find that you are eligible, please ask them to call the verification number for our area: 888-901-6609. Some of the urgent care facilities are calling the west coast, not the Midwest for verification.
Nexus Letters:
Several high-ranking Ann Arbor VA officials have assured me that VA medical professionals are authorized and encouraged to write nexus letters for veterans when the facts warrant it. If you or a vet you know is denied a nexus letter because of “VA policy” please make sure the “policy” they refer to is based on the facts of the case, not a general rule. In other words, if a doctor isn’t familiar with your military history and can’t say for sure you banged your head on a bulkhead, policy would prevent the doctor from writing a nexus letter because the facts don’t justify it. But if the doctor sees that you banged your head, then a nexus letter is authorized and encouraged when the doctor can say that it is as likely as not that banging your head caused the injury you now have. If you or a veteran you know has been wrongfully denied a nexus letter, please let me know. I’ve been told that VA officials will review these cases with me.
Things you should know:
Free Acute Suicidal Crises Care
According to the American Legion national website, starting Jan. 17, veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost. Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system to use this benefit. The benefit includes inpatient crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
VSO Office Hours Change
Effective Immediately, office hours will be on Tuesday from 1500 to 1700 (instead of from noon to 1400). If you need help or want to refer somebody for help, you may also call or text (517) 258-2167 or send email to alvso141@gmail.com.
Community Care:
If the VA has approved you to get urgent care but the place you go can’t find that you are eligible, please ask them to call the verification number for our area: 888-901-6609. Some of the urgent care facilities are calling the west coast, not the Midwest for verification.
Nexus Letters:
Several high-ranking Ann Arbor VA officials have assured me that VA medical professionals are authorized and encouraged to write nexus letters for veterans when the facts warrant it. If you or a vet you know is denied a nexus letter because of “VA policy” please make sure the “policy” they refer to is based on the facts of the case, not a general rule. In other words, if a doctor isn’t familiar with your military history and can’t say for sure you banged your head on a bulkhead, policy would prevent the doctor from writing a nexus letter because the facts don’t justify it. But if the doctor sees that you banged your head, then a nexus letter is authorized and encouraged when the doctor can say that it is as likely as not that banging your head caused the injury you now have. If you or a veteran you know has been wrongfully denied a nexus letter, please let me know. I’ve been told that VA officials will review these cases with me.
New Veterans Crisis
Line Number 988
Signed into law in 2020, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act authorized 988 as the new three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. All telephone service providers in the U.S. must activate the number no later than July 2022; however, many providers will choose to implement the service sooner. Once a Veteran's telephone service provider makes 988 available, Veterans can use this new option by dialing 988 and pressing 1 to contact the Veterans Crisis Line. Veterans may still reach the Veterans Crisis Line with the current phone number — 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 — by text (838255), and through chat (VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat).
REAL TALK - AFGHAN WAR VETERANS
Post 141 is not only open for Friday Night Fish Frys, burgers and other fun events, we're here for you...our fellow Veterans. Veterans from all eras are reacting to the events in Afghanistan, such as the U.S withdrawal and the takeover by the Taliban.
You are not alone.
Veterans may question the meaning of their service or whether it was worth the sacrifices they made. They may feel more moral distress about experiences they had during their service. It’s normal to feel this way. Talk with your friends and families, reach out to battle buddies, connect with a peer-to-peer network, or sign up for mental health services. Scroll down for a list common reactions and coping advice.
Afghanistan: How Veterans can learn from Vietnam Veterans
https://blogs.va.gov/.../afghanistan-how-veterans-can.../
PTSD Online Coaching Tools
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/ptsdcoachonline/default.htm
Veterans Crisis Line - If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-273-8255, then PRESS 1 or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Vet Centers - Discuss how you feel with other Veterans in these community-based counseling centers. 70% of Vet Center staff are Veterans.
Call 1-877-927-8387 or find one near you.
Post 141 is not only open for Friday Night Fish Frys, burgers and other fun events, we're here for you...our fellow Veterans. Veterans from all eras are reacting to the events in Afghanistan, such as the U.S withdrawal and the takeover by the Taliban.
You are not alone.
Veterans may question the meaning of their service or whether it was worth the sacrifices they made. They may feel more moral distress about experiences they had during their service. It’s normal to feel this way. Talk with your friends and families, reach out to battle buddies, connect with a peer-to-peer network, or sign up for mental health services. Scroll down for a list common reactions and coping advice.
Afghanistan: How Veterans can learn from Vietnam Veterans
https://blogs.va.gov/.../afghanistan-how-veterans-can.../
PTSD Online Coaching Tools
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/ptsdcoachonline/default.htm
Veterans Crisis Line - If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-273-8255, then PRESS 1 or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Vet Centers - Discuss how you feel with other Veterans in these community-based counseling centers. 70% of Vet Center staff are Veterans.
Call 1-877-927-8387 or find one near you.
