Matthew Miller, MSW, LCSW Matthew Miller MSW LCSW David Holewinski, MSW, LICSW, CBIS
Distance Windshield Time Employment Opportunities Educational/Vocational Opportunities Public Transportation Law Enforcement Culture of Judicial Systems Stigma Access to Health and Mental Health Care
Age Diversity g y Racial/ethnic Diversity Limited economic resources Limited social resources Unstably housed Limited access to transportation or lack of driving privileges Untreated mental health or substance use U d l h l h b Isolation
DWI Possession of Marijuana, Methamphetamine, Crack Cocaine, Controlled Substances Assault Domestic Assault Burglary Theft P b i Vi l i (Di UA ) Probation Violation (Dirty UA s) Terroristic Threat
Program information g How do you get the word out? y g Referral Sources County Sheriff Departments and Jails y p J Screening Access Turn Over Public Defenders Single Best Referral Source in Southeast Missouri Probation Parole Provide information and outreach
Judges g Prosecuting Attorneys Defense Attorneys VA staff Internet http://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp Word of Mouth/self referral The image cannot be display ed. Your computer may not hav e enough memory to open the image, or the image may hav e been corrupted. Restart y our computer, and then open the file again. If the red x still appears, y ou may hav e to delete the image and then insert it again.
Where is the Veteran Located and Where are the nearest VA Services? VAMC Community Based Outpatient Clinic Vet Center Utilize Telehealth Complete comprehensive psycho social assessments, Complete comprehensive psycho social assessments including but not limited to: HOMES M Mental Health Initial Evaluation l H l h I i i l E l i Substance Abuse Assessment Vocational Rehabilitation
Substance Abuse Treatment Intensive Outpatient Domiciliary Residential Rehab Treatment Program Mental Health Services The image cannot be display ed. Your computer may not hav e enough memory to open the image, or the image may hav e been corrupted. Restart y our computer, and then open the file again. If the red x still appears, y ou may hav e to delete the image and then insert it again. PTSD Depression Anxiety Personality Disorder Moral Reconnation Therapy
Homeless Services VA vs Non VA Housing Emergency Housing (Churches, Salvation Army, Sheriff etc ) etc. ) Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Service Connection
Varying opinions of treatment courts in the justice system. Judges Prosecutors Sheriff Departments and Jail Staff Coordination between Probation Officers Experience with treatment courts Experience with veterans and the VA system Distance Funding Treatment Courts Staffing for Treatment Courts Mentoring in rural settings
Focus and understand the nature of homelessness Is the veteran stably housed? What are the veteran s personal and social resources? What are the expectations of the court? How often is court? What resources are available at the CBOCs? What non VA resources are available? Does the Veteran have a service connected rating? Means test
Transportation p Veteran Service Organizations p Veterans Transportation Services Disabled American Veterans ( y 2nd Chance Funds (utilized by US Probation) The image cannot be display ed. Your computer may not hav e enough memory to open the image, or the image may hav e been corrupted. Restart y our computer, and then open the file again. If the red x still appears, y ou may hav e to delete the image and then insert it again.
UA s How often do you test? Where do you test? Role of Probation Who supervises the veterans and from where? PO Reports: Road notes, summaries, court reports
Housing g Funding Drug Testing Supervision Transportation Barn Assessments
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Matthew Miller, MSW, LCSW Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist S L i VA H l h S St. Louis VA Health System / St. Charles CBOC / S Ch l CBOC 844 Waterbury Falls Dr., O Fallon, MO 63368 314 456 3455 Matthew.Miller4@va.gov David Holewinski MSW LICSW CBIS David Holewinski, MSW, LICSW, CBIS Veterans Justice Outreach Coordinator Minneapolis VA Health Care System 1 Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417 612 467 5082 David Holewinski@va gov David.Holewinski@va.gov