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.
Does anyone know how I can handle my misdemeanor warrants from out of state. I’m in Cali and completed a homeless veterans rehabilitation program.
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
How long does it take to get help. With substance abuse depression. Aniexty nightmares
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.
Trying to get ahold of Carmen Grey VJO. She was helping my son , who is a Vet, who is incarcerated.
Who do I contact for the Veterans Justice Outreach program?
Good morning Brennen. It depends where the veteran lives. Please provide us with the veterans location. Thank you.
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.
Who do I contact for the Veterans Justice Outreach program in Tennessee?
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