When: Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Where: Downtown Bend Public Library – Meyer Room
Purpose: Open for anyone interested in becoming a veteran mentor, interested parties
are welcome to drop by from 3:30 – 5pm and learn more about the program and
mentorship opportunities and requirements. DA program staff, Vet Center staff, and
current VIS mentors will be present to advise and answer questions.
Registration: Registration is requested but not required for drop-in. Registration and
more details can be found at www.cognitoforms.com/DeschutesCounty2/VISMentor
The Veterans Intervention Strategy (VIS) is a veteran-focused diversion program that
provides justice-involved veterans the opportunity to transform their lives through
treatment and support.
Veterans returning after deployment face monumental challenges including combat
wounds, TBI, PTSD, strained relationships, homelessness, unemployment, and
significant reintegration issues. These challenges when not effectively treated and
managed, can lead some veterans into the criminal justice system.
Members of our own community are dealing with these issues, and the VIS helps justice
involved veterans change their lives. Be part of this important program and become a
VIS Mentor!
For more information on the Veterans Intervention Strategy please visit:
www.dcda.us/criminal-justice/veterans-intervention-strategy-vis/
This story is based on submitted information and has not been verified by our news team.
This article appears in Source Weekly April 18, 2024.
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