Mental Health

Justice Involved Veteran finds freedom through Veteran Treatment Court

A justice involved veteran in the El Paso area, Mr. Llamas, was found in violation of his probation, jailed and facing losing his freedom as well as his family. Then, members of the El Paso County Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) approached Llamas. They spoke with a down-and-out Llamas about participating in the program.

“I told Mr. Llamas that we could help him, but he had to help himself first. I told him that he had to start making different choices and ...

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VMHD contributes to national Justice Involved Veteran model

TVC Veterans Mental Health Department (VMHD) is contributing to the National Institute of Corrections’ first Veteran Intercept Model to minimize the risk of veterans getting more deeply involved in the justice system.

The intercept model begins with preventing entry into the justice system and identifies opportunities in the criminal justice system to intervene in hopes of reducing consequences and presenting alternatives for Justice Involved Veterans.

TVC VMHD Justice Involved Veteran Program Managers Terri Williams, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and Cynthia Gray, LPC ...

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From Homeless to Housed

In April, a homeless man brought into a Permiacare mental health facility by Odessa Police turned out to be a decorated Air Force war veteran in need of health care.

photo of Jayni Whitefield MVPN Odessa

“They found this man on the street. He appeared to be homeless and having health issues,” said Jayni Whitefield, Texas Veterans Commission Certified Peer Service ...

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“That’s how you save lives” Military Veteran Peer Network & Rural Counselors serve over 34K veterans, family members, active duty

Last year, clinical services and peer support was provided to over 34,000 veterans, their family members and active duty military by Texas Veteran Commission certified Peer Service Coordinators of the Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) and Rural Veteran Counselors.

In recognition of their service, commitment and achievements, the Texas Veteran Commission (TVC) Veterans Mental Health Department (VMHD) honored Rural Veteran Counselors and the volunteers of MVPN with an appreciation event, held March 28, 2023 in Dallas. Excellence in Service Awards were ...

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Buddy Check – Signs someone may be at risk of suicide & steps to take

Buddy Check Day is a reminder to reach out and connect with those who served in the military. It helps maintain relationships, a sense of community and is an opportunity to let other veterans know about programs and services that may be useful.

Some veteran friends and family members may be dealing with the difficulties of mental well-being. The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Veterans Mental Health Dept. (VMHD) shares the following behavioral signs that someone may be at risk of suicide ...

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Ramping up assistance for veterans in Granbury

The versatility of the Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) is being shown in Granbury as MVPN is part of wheelchair ramp building for veterans’ homes. The ramp building is in addition to the Granbury area Pecan Valley MVPN’s ongoing support for mental wellness and general assistance to over 100 veterans.

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