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I thank you for your service. The goal of VTC is treatment. We want you to succeed, and we will work with you to ensure you succeed. We have the best collaborative team in the state who all care about you, want to provide you individualized treatment and want you to terminate probation successfully with your case being dismissed!  \nIn VTC, we treat veterans differently than others in the criminal justice system. Why? Simply, because you deserve different treatment. The Team has unique tools that will provide structure, motivation, resources and assistance. This includes a mentor, who is also a veteran, and has also gone through the problems of adjusting back into civilian life and has volunteered to share their experiences to help you.  \nPlease remember-we ALL want you to succeed. Believe in the program and the process, and you will be successful and you will never regret it. I look forward to working with you, getting to know you and supporting you. Thank you again for your service and dedication- I am thankful for you.  \nAlways Faithful, Mike Wendler  \nWelcome to the Veterans Treatment Court of San Mateo! This is a problem-solving court serving current or former members of the United States military with criminal charges. The goal of the Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) is to reduce the impact of substance use and mental health on crime. Veterans Treatment Court meets this goal by connecting veterans to services they may need, like:  \n• mental health therapy  \n• substance use counseling  \n• healthcare  \n• job training and employment  \n• help with housing  \n• peer support and mentoring  \n• sober activities and events  \nWe hold our participants accountable in their recovery through supervision and individualized treatment plans. Our participants who meet all their requirements will be able to graduate from the program. Graduation may mean we reduce your fines, end your probation early, and/or expunge or dismiss your conviction.  \nWho is Eligible for Our Program:  \nOur participants must:  \n• Have a prior or current membership in the United States military  \n• Have a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), sexual trauma, substance abuse, or other mental health issue that comes from their military service  \n• Be eligible for probation  \n• Not considered a danger to the community The following veterans are not eligible for the program:  \n• They are required to register as a sex offender or gang member  \n• The victim of their current offense suffered death, great bodily injury, permanent disability or disfigurement.  \nTo determine if you are eligible, you will meet with a case manager from the San Mateo County Health department. 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Wendler\u003Cbr>Court Hearings: The 1st or 2nd Tuesday of Each Month\u003Cbr>10 am and 3 pm\u003Cbr>Court Management Analyst: Ryan Blihovde (650) 261-5660\u003Cbr>[rblihovde@sanmateocourt.org](rblihovde@sanmateocourt.org) |\n| --- | --- |\n| Menlo Park Veteran’s Administration\u003Cbr>Hospital\u003Cbr>795 Willow Road Menlo","cbCaihGUrCeRxnpD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihGUrCeRxnpD","pdf",878195,24,"English","# Welcome to Veterans Treatment Court (VTC)\n## Purpose of the Program\n## Collaborative Team and Mentoring\n# Veterans Treatment Court of San Mateo\n## Services Connected Through VTC\n## Accountability, Supervision, and Graduation\n# Eligibility for the Program\n## Required Participant Criteria\n## Ineligible Situations\n## Eligibility Determination Process\n# Your Team (Justice Partners)\n## Contact Information for Partners\n# Your Responsibilities\n## Typical Program Duration\n## Examples of Participant Responsibilities\n## Phase-Based Progress","[{\"question\":\"What is the main goal of the Veterans Treatment Court program?\",\"answer\":\"The program’s goal is treatment. 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