WHAT IS A VETERANS TREATMENT COURT?A Veterans Treatment Court is a program designed specifically for US Military Veterans who are charged with criminal offenses and are struggling with addiction, serious mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders that may be a result of their military service.
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Retired US Marine Daniel Gilyeat is the lead chaplain to the Santa Rosa Veterans Treatment Court. Pictured here with actor and director Gary Sinise.
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THE PROGRAM
The program lasts 12-18 months with an emphasis on outcome-based treatment. It is a collaborative effort between the court system, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and community agencies to assist the Veteran to move toward stability.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Santa Rosa County established its Veterans Treatment Court on September 11th, 2024 under the direction of Judge and former US Army paratrooper Tony Giraud. We need mentors, business leaders with job opportunities, and volunteers to help get the word out and serve! Contact us at [email protected] or sign up on our mentors page to learn more!
We also need donations in order to augment the needs of the veterans treatment court. Please donate below!
We also need donations in order to augment the needs of the veterans treatment court. Please donate below!
"In the face of adversity, we must remember that it is not the mistakes we've made that define us, but how we choose to respond to them. As veterans who have served our nation with honor, you have the capacity to rise above the challenges that life throws your way. And, in doing so, you not only redeem yourself but also inspire others to reach for a better future."
Friends of Santa Rosa Veterans Treatment Court is a 501c3 tax exempt nonprofit. All donations are tax deductible. For questions concerning the charity including its EIN please contact us at [email protected].
CH74907: THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
CH74907: THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
