Veterans Treatment Court Mentor Training - September 28th & 29th, 2015

Veterans Treatment Court Mentor Training
September 28th & 29th, 2015

Church Health Center 
1115 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104

 

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services are offering mentor training facilitated by Justice For Vets for veterans that are interested in becoming Veteran Treatment Court Mentors.  The two day training will provide current or prospective mentors with the tools to properly assist the veteran treatment court participants.

What is a Veterans Treatment Court?

Veteran Treatment Courts are specialty courts that provide treatment and other services to criminal justice involved veterans who may struggle with substance use and/or mental health issues.  The veteran treatment courts use a non-adversarial approach to assist veterans that have found themselves in the criminal justice system toward a productive life free of crime.  The courts assist the veterans with obtaining resources such as VA benefits, housing, and employment among other things.

What is the Role of a Mentor in Veterans Court?

A mentor is someone that is currently or previously served in the military that is willing to support the participant while they matriculate through veteran treatment court.  Mentors assist veterans with obtaining their VA benefits, transportation and other services in addition to providing emotional support.  Although mentors provide emotional support they are not counselors and should only serve as an advocate for those they mentor.

What are the expectations for a mentor?

  • Participate in and lead mentoring sessions when assigned by the Judge
  • Be supportive and understanding of the difficulties the Veteran participants are facing
  • Assist the Veteran participants to resolve their concerns about the court
  • Assist the Veteran participants in accessing and navigating the Veterans Affair system
  • Be supportive and helpful to other Veteran mentors
  • Communicate with the Court Coordinator and Judge
Date: 
Aug-08-2015 to Sep-30-2016