The purpose of the Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) Program is to avoid the unnecessary criminalization of mental illness and extended incarceration among Veterans by ensuring that eligible justice-involved Veterans have timely access to VHA services as clinically indicated. Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists are responsible for direct outreach, assessment, and case management for justice-involved Veterans in local courts and jails, and liaison with local justice system partners.

Knoxville

Knoxville Outpatient Clinic

Torrie Dorschug

865-670-2369



Mountain Home

Mountain Home VA

Medical Center

Brenda Hawthorne

423-926-1171



Memphis

Memphis VA

Medical Center

Patricia Hines

(901) 523-8990, ext 6711

Shea Langs 901 523-8990


Nashville

Tennessee Valley

Healthcare System

Glen Wilbur  615- 867-6000 Amy Montgomery

615-519-9203

Memphis

Memphis VA

Medical Center

Patricia Hines

(901) 523-8990, ext 6711

Shea Langs 901 523-8990


11 Comments

    • If you are located in the Knoxville TN area you have 2 options: contact the University of TN College of Law Expungement Hotline at 865-974-6775 or visit the Knoxville Bar Association FREE Legal Advice Clinic for Veterans on July 10, 2019 Location: Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office, 1101 Liberty Street, Knoxville, TN 37919

    • Good morning John, it doesn’t take very long. It is simply a matter of going to a VA facility in person. Depending where you live, help is only a phone call away. Contact the VA Crisis line if you need immediate assistance at 1-800-273-8255 press 1.

  1. While I was incarcerated my so called friend stole my money, sold my medicine prescribed by the VA, and didn’t pay my rent. I am a 64 year old disabled veteran, homeless, not in the best health, and furious.
    Who do contact to get help.

  2. I am a veteran located in Chattanooga TN I’ve been through the homeless program and now need to divorce but can’t find representation

    • Good morning, Zeta. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Vet to Vet Tennessee does not provide legal advice or legal representation. The Knoxville Bar Association and Legal Aid of East Tennessee are offering an IN PERSON Free Legal Advice Clinic on October 9 at the Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office.

      For Immediate Release
      Contact: Caitlin Torney, Pro Bono Attorney for Legal Aid of East Tennessee, (865)637-0484 or Tracy Chain, Lawyer Referral & Information Service Administrator, (865) 522-6522

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