MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Montgomery County Veterans Treatment Court is to assist Veterans and their families to become integral and productive members of the community through a collaborative effort, and to honor them and restore their dignity for their selfless service to our community; we shall leave no veteran behind. PURPOSE
The Montgomery County Veterans Treatment Court Progr
am aims to serve veterans and active service members who suffer from mental illness, mental disorders, and substance use disorder due to military service, which was a contributing factor in their misdemeanor or felony criminal offense. Montgomery County Veterans Treatment Court aims to achieve positive veteran behavior by providing a holistic integrated set of support services including the following:
Diverting veterans from the traditional criminal justice system into an alternative to incarceration program that addresses their specific needs:
Improving access to medical, mental health, and substance abuse treatment;
Assisting with other debilitating factors such as unemployment and homelessness;
Improving long-term mental health recovery and community reintegration through involvement in structured, comprehensive treatment.
