Veterans Court of Southern Indiana Peer Support
Veterans Treatment Courts are successful in part because they link troubled veterans with volunteer veteran mentors. Mentor veterans will also be present at each court proceeding. Mentors are here to ensure that you receive the support and assistance to achieve success in Veterans Court and in your life.
Volunteer Veteran Mentors may assist veterans with the following:
- Skills testing and an education assessment
- Job training and job-readiness training
- School or other educational services
- Job placement services
- Family counseling
- Life skills classes
- Public Assistance/Medicaid
- Recreational activities
Veteran Mentors Contact Information
| Name | Association | Phone | |
| Ed Davis | US Army - ING Family Assistance | edward.w.davis60.civ@army.mil | (317) 517-1836 |
| Steve Mennemeyer | US Army - Liberty Place and PSG | steven.mennemeyer@att.net | (502) 551-7924 |
| Doc Gahafer | Honorary and PSG | doc669@att.net | (502) 689-6398 |
| Ted Parero | US Air Force - VA Furniture Donation Service | tedparero@gmail.com | (812) 987-6393 |
| Tim Naville | US Navy, Retired attorney | timnaville@gmail.com | (502) 645-9681 |
| Bob Johnson | US Army | bobbyj928@gmail.com | (502) 648-9037 |
| John Cardwell | US Navy - VCSI Graduate | cj5578517@gmail.com | (502) 888-6832 |
| Troy Stumler | US Navy - VCSI Graduate | troy814@yahoo.com | (502) 888-6832 |
| Aaron Hill | US Navy - Floyd Co Veteran Service Officer | chillaaron21@gmail.com | (850) 291-8209 |
| Tommy Burrell | US Army - VCSI Graduate | tb108412@gmail.com | (502) 302-2300 |
| Matthew Quire | USCM - VCSI Graduate | (502) 619-8901 |
Peer Recovery Specialist
A Peer Recovery Specialist is someone with lived experience of addiction or mental health challenges who helps others in recovery by offering support, guidance, and encouragement. They act as a mentor or role model, using their personal experiences to build trust and show that recovery is possible. They often assist individuals with navigating recovery programs, connecting with resources, setting goals, and managing setbacks. You will often find the Veterans Court Peer Recovery Specialist meeting with clients who are incarcerated or in the community. Her role is focused on promoting hope, resilience, and self-empowerment.
If you're struggling contact the Veterans Court Peer Recovery Specialist.
Katie Furnish - Peer Recovery Specialists
kfurnish.peer@gmail.com
Ph#502-509-5607