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At the recent Texas Municipal Court Education Center Conference, held on August 1-2, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas, Texas Veterans Commission’s Veteran Mental Health Department’s Justice Involved Veteran Program Managers, Cynthia Gray and Terri Williams along with Municipal Court Judge Bonnie Townsend, had the opportunity to call attention to the
Once out of the military, veterans may miss out on benefits they have earned and needed local resources and services. TVC Veterans Mental Health Director Dr. Blake Harris says just asking about service is an effective way to start helping veterans in need. “We have to know people are veterans
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
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
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. “They found this man on the street. He appeared to be homeless and having health issues,” said Jayni Whitefield, Texas
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
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
When the Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) in Midland/Odessa was contacted about the passing of two unattended veterans and their upcoming funeral needs, they set out to raise funds to cover cremation and other costs so that the veterans would be buried with the honors they deserved. Through their fundraising
Kingsville area veterans have some gym time exclusively for them thanks to the Kingsville Boxing Club. “This allows the veteran to work out in a military veteran environment. The benefit of this is that this opportunity allows the veteran to express himself in ways that he feels comfortable and will
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