Mentors (former military veterans) work with veterans who have been charged; veterans will also be directed into the VA services from this court. This court can also help veterans access mental health services if needed, and has case managers available to assist.
For more information:
Online: https://veteranscourt.shelbycountytn.gov/
Call: (901) 222-3703
Address: 201 Poplar Avenue Suite 1-35, General Sessions Criminal Court, Division 7 Memphis, TN 38103
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Catholic Charities of West Tennessee has been serving West Tennessee for over 50 years, working to end hunger, end homelessness, and offer hope to families seeking a better tomorrow.
They try to meet people where they are, offering hope as they help, and they never do this work alone. Volunteerism is a key driver in this work, as individuals, churches, businesses, schools, and others serve with them every day.
For more information:
Online: https://ccwtn.org/
Call: (901) 722-4700 Address: 1325 Jefferson Avenue Memphis, TN 38104
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This online feature is intended to reach all veterans who may or may not be enrolled in VA health care system and provide them with online access to Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
For more information:
Online: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Call: Main Memphis office: (901) 523-8990 ext 5873, National Veterans Suicide Prevention: (800) 273-8255
Address: 1030 Jefferson Avenue Memphis, TN 38104
#Shelby County #Suicide Prevention #VA
“The mission of the County Veteran’s Service Offices across Tennessee is to provide accredited representation to Veterans, surviving spouses and their dependents in filing applications for:
-Service Connected Disability Compensation
-Improved Pension Program with Housebound/Aid and Attendance
-Health Benefits Enrollment
-Burial Benefits, Flags, Headstones, Markers and Military Honors
-Order Replacement Copies of Discharge Papers, Military Records and Service Medical Records
-GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation and Dependents Educational Assistance
-VA Insurance Programs
-File Notices of Disagreement and Appeals for Denied Claims
They provide information to Veterans and families on all federal and state benefits earned by Veterans in their service to their country.”
For more information:
Online: https://www.etmac.org/resources/veterans-services/
Call: (865) 637-4550
Address:
East Tennessee Military Affairs Council
17 Market Square, Suite 201
Knoxville, TN 37902
Find your nearest VA Health and Wellness location at the two following websites:
https://www.tn.gov/veteran/veteran-benefits/federal-veteran-benefits/federal-va-hospitals-and-clinics.html
https://www.va.gov/tennessee-valley-health-care/
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Department of Veteran’s Services provides veteran services such as education, mental health resources, employment assistance, benefits, and more.
For more information:
Online: https://www.tn.gov/veteran.html
#veteran services