“There is hope and help,” is the message on Wednesday at the Robert “Bob” Hatley Veterans Service Center in Madisonville, TN, Mayor Mitch Ingram issuing a proclamation designating September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Monroe County and emphasizing partnerships with organizations working to limit self-harm and its impact on Veterans, families, and communities. Seated…
What to know if you get care outside of VA If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, you shouldn’t hesitate to get emergency care. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room quickly. A medical emergency is an injury, illness, or symptom so severe that without immediate treatment, you believe your life or health is…
Thanks to Rhea General Sessions Judge Jace Cochran’s dedication, vision, and mission to help veterans/military and their families, the first graduate of a Veterans Court in Rhea County occurred on July 19, 2023 in Judge Cochran’s courtroom. In attendance were Rhea County Executive Jim Vincent and his wife Marilyn, Monroe County Veterans Court Judge Dwaine…
The Military Chaplains Association (MCA) is holding its annual meeting in Columbia, South Carolina on July 27-29, 2023. Vet to Vet Tennessee (VTVT), a strategic Veteran/Military Friendly Congregation (VMFC) partner of MCA, has been invited to the annual meeting to promote and expand the VMFC program. Currently, the MCA VMFC program is in 19 states.…
The KBA Access to Justice Committee is sponsoring the CLE Program “Second Chance Initiative – Expungement Training” as a Webinar presentation on Thursday, July 20, 2023, from 2- 4 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). The program has been approved for two hours of dual “distance learning” CLE credit. Click here to learn more.
McNairy County Veterans Service Officers Amanda Fisher has been working for the last 12 months to identify McNairy County Korean War Veterans in order to recognize and honor the Forgotten War Heroes with the Republic of South Korea’s Ambassador for Peace Medal with a ceremony in McNairy County The is the second year that Amanda…
June 24, 2023 we celebrated the 20th Annual Korean War Veterans Luncheon sponsored by the Knoxville Area Korean Association (KAKA) and Vet to Vet Tennessee (VTVT). This is our 9th year partnering KAKA and it is truly a blessing. The event was held at the Knoxville Korean Church. The number of Korean War Veterans are…
May 31, 2023 The Monroe County Buzz, Lucas Boring Monroe Recovery Group Holds Polk County Graduation Far from a one-man show, Vet to Vet Tennessee mentors, partners, court officials, advocates, and friends and family arrange for a group photograph in the Polk County General Sessions courtroom on May 24, 2023. Four East Tennessee veterans completed…
Access VA care wherever you are VA Telehealth brings you the care you need, wherever you are. With video telehealth visits, you can save time and still talk face-to-face with your doctor. It can be difficult to use telehealth if you don’t have internet or a video-capable device at home. VA is working to bridge this digital…
[April 21, 2023. WASHINGTON — While the President’s Budget details a plan to honor our country’s sacred obligation to care for America’s Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors, the proposal to cut a broad range of critical programs by 22% would threaten critical services for Veterans – both at VA and across the federal government. The proposed 22% budget…