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Sussex Veterans Treatment Court to graduate 100th participant

Jarek RutzGovernment, Headlines

The Sussex County Veterans Treatment Court will celebrate a milestone Thursday as its 100th participant graduates. Veterans Treatment Court is generally available to veterans who are charged with nonviolent felonies and misdemeanors. Participants must attend regular court status conferences, participate in the development of their treatment plans, engage in community groups as required and cooperate with veteran mentors.  Many in …

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Peer counseling offers unique approach to mental health services

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health, Milford Headline Story

Mental Health Association of Delaware is contracted by the State of Delaware to train individuals as peer counselors. The counselors work with others who may be dealing with mental health issues, substance abuse or both and the program provides the training they need to become nationally certified. “A lot of times individuals with substance use disorder really do have mental …