Eighth Judicial District Drug Court

07/25/2025

What a wonderful day for a graduation!! Six from Recovery Court and One from Mental Health Court. We are SO PROUD OF YOU ALL!!!

03/28/2025

Recovery Court and Mental Health Court Graduation!!!

03/27/2025

CALLING ALL VETERANS: SERVE AS A MENTOR & CHANGE A LIFE

The 8th Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court is seeking veterans to serve as mentors for fellow veterans working to rebuild their lives.

📅 Mentor Training Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Campbell County Criminal Courtroom

Mentors play a crucial role in supporting veterans in the justice system by offering guidance, encouragement, and camaraderie. No prior experience is required—just a commitment to making a difference.

If you're a veteran looking for a meaningful way to give back, we need you!

🔹 Open to veterans in Campbell, Claiborne, Fentress, Scott, and Union Counties
🔹 Training provided—no legal background necessary
🔹 Help a fellow veteran succeed in their recovery journey

For more information or to sign up, contact Sandy Webber at swebber@chetn.org or 423-563-1004.

Together, we serve those who served us!!!!

12/20/2024

Treatment Courts Christmas party!!! Happiness and joy to all!!! 🎁 🎄 🎅🏻

12/06/2024

Special shout out to Amanda Carroll from Bridges to Recovery for sharing her testimony today at graduation! Also, as always, a special thank you to Jacksboro Methodist Church for generously allowing us to use their facility!!

12/06/2024

Recovery Court graduated 12 participants today!!!! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU! Congratulations!!!

11/08/2024

Eighth Judicial District Criminal Court Launches Veterans Treatment Court on Veterans Day 2024 – Seeks Veteran Mentors

In honor of Veterans Day 2024, Eighth Judicial District Criminal Court Judge Zachary R. Walden proudly announces the launch of a Veterans Treatment Court, designed to address the unique challenges faced by veterans who struggle with mental health issues and substance abuse. "Establishing a Veterans Treatment Court was one of my primary goals when I assumed office," said Judge Walden. "This program, modeled after our successful Recovery Court, aims to support those who have bravely served our country but now face personal battles that require specialized care."

The Veterans Treatment Court will be funded by the Campbell County Coalition of Recovery Resources, supported by legal settlements obtained from pharmaceutical companies. The program will be managed by Community Health of East Tennessee (CHET), which also oversees the Eighth Judicial Recovery Court and Mental Health Court.

The creation of this new court is a collaborative effort made possible by various local and state partners, including District Attorney General Jared Effler, Public Defender Leif Jeffers, the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office, the Tennessee Department of Corrections, the VA’s Outreach Office, and other treatment providers.

Similar to the established Recovery Court, veterans must undergo an application and screening process to be considered for the program. Once accepted, participants will engage in an intensive, hands-on recovery program tailored specifically for veterans, lasting between 12 to 24 months. The program provides structured clinical treatment, as well as connections to VA resources, housing support, and other essential services.

Each participant will also be paired with a Veteran mentor, who will meet with their mentee weekly and attend court sessions alongside them every other month. Veterans interested in volunteering as mentors are encouraged to sign up through the provided link to receive updates on upcoming mentor training sessions.
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For additional information, contact Sandy Webber, 8th Judicial District Recovery, Mental Health, and Veterans Treatment Courts Coordinator (swebber@chetn.org).

10/22/2024

09/06/2024

Congratulations to our graduates! Your hard work has paid off!

08/16/2024

More pictures from Angelic Ministries’ event!

08/16/2024

So glad to have a partner like Angelic Ministries!!!