Who do I speak to in the VA about a veteran who has brought drugs into my community? "EDIT" PROBLEM HAS RESOLVED"---------------------?

PVT Skyler Brown — Tue, 07 May 2024 18:41:14 -0400

"The Whole Situation has Resolved" No Need to keep Commenting Solutions now" This other Veteran has brought Meth, Fetenal, Cocaine, and various other drugs into my community. his "friends" have been stealing from all of the neighbors, destroying property, and running his apartment through the hudvash program like its some sort of Motel. Who should I be talking to about this situation in the VA? I believe this other Veteran Needs some mental help, and rehab for the Obvious drug problem. With all these negative people coming around, I am doing my best with my Military Bearing, and keeping my cool, but even I have limits. 6 months of this, and nothing is still done about this guy. Who do I talk to? how can I get some Help? Or should I just pack my bags, and move 2 weeks from my hip surgery? I don't think I can keep my Bearing after surgery. could someone please give me some insight?

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made May 7 at 2024 7:43 PM

SFC Casey O'Mally — Tue, 07 May 2024 19:43:37 -0400

You don't.

You talk to the police.

If your location has a veteran's court, you can let them know he is a vet and may be going through some stuff and see if veteran's court is a viable option.

But this is straight criminal. This is NOT a VA issue and his prior service does it excuse his current behavior.

Call the cops.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made May 8 at 2024 12:07 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Wed, 08 May 2024 12:07:09 -0400

If people are breaking the law you need to call local law enforcement. The VA or HUD don't chaperone or patrol properties like that. It's a law enforcement function. If the property or owners are doing illegal things it would have to be adjudicated in court before the VA or HUD would remove them from the program. Nobody here can tell you to leave or stay because we aren't there seeing what you see. But I would lean into the law and call the police on them if they are breaking it.

Response by PVT Skyler Brown made May 9 at 2024 2:33 PM

PVT Skyler Brown — Thu, 09 May 2024 14:33:38 -0400

Hopefully this guy gets the Help he needs. I guess there are no VA programs for me to reach out to who could maybe help him get on the right track.thanks for the information. I am going to shut off notifications for this post.

Response by 1SG Dean Mcbride (MPER) (CPHR) made May 11 at 2024 9:35 PM

1SG Dean Mcbride (MPER) (CPHR) — Sat, 11 May 2024 21:35:43 -0400

It's not your responsibility! Bringing drugs into the community is not a VA issue... Contact your local law enforcement agency. Law enforcement will know what to do - including getting him mental and drug abuse help.

Response by SFC Kevin Childers made May 12 at 2024 2:58 PM

SFC Kevin Childers — Sun, 12 May 2024 14:58:46 -0400

VA is not a law enforcement agency for the drugs. For the HUD side, contact HUD and your local VA office.

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made May 13 at 2024 1:52 PM

SFC Kelly Fuerhoff — Mon, 13 May 2024 13:52:06 -0400

Why would you go to the VA about this? Call the cops if someone is dealing drugs, stealing and destroying property. What's the VA going to do?

Why do you need "military bearing?" I mean if I saw what you described fuck military bearing. You say six months and "nothing" done. Did you file a police report? What kind of community is it? Like a HOA? Report it to the HOA too. This is confusing.

Response by SrA Cecelia Eareckson made May 14 at 2024 1:16 AM

SrA Cecelia Eareckson — Tue, 14 May 2024 01:16:07 -0400

If he's in VASH, he has to see a VA social worker on a weekly basis. That would be through the VA Medical Center in your area. You are going to run into privacy issues. Local law enforcement might be your best contact. Very carefully, of course.
Last I knew, VASH actually favored convicted veteran felons. Law abiding women who served were the lowest priority. The only bar nationwide was arson, and only a few states excluded registered sex offenders. Personally, my observation has been that VASH is everything wrong with the VA, but if it's doing you some good, I am happy to revise my opinion. Slightly.

Response by SrA Cecelia Eareckson made May 15 at 2024 6:29 PM

SrA Cecelia Eareckson — Wed, 15 May 2024 18:29:54 -0400

People, people, people! You are on the intertubes. You can Google VASH, instead of making ridiculous comments about homeowners' associations, or saying this is nothing to do with the VA, when the VA forces property owners to disregard recipients' criminal backgrounds for this program.

Response by SGT Robert Urbaniak made May 16 at 2024 8:15 PM

SGT Robert Urbaniak — Thu, 16 May 2024 20:15:50 -0400

I would notify the local police.

Response by SPC Robert Hendrickson made May 17 at 2024 12:38 AM

SPC Robert Hendrickson — Fri, 17 May 2024 00:38:39 -0400

report the incidents/accidents/ etc. post-haste, in a hurry, quick, fast, rapidly
if you are on base/camp/kaserne/etc. report it to the proper authorities, like Mil. Pol. - sec pol, etc.
if on a/the civilian housing area(s), then the civil police, the city police, county police/deputies/etc. per se like the security watch group, etc.
when you know that dirt/etc. is being done, take pictures, ask for security footage to use as leverage, have trusted friends help you, ?ask? for advice just before undertaking a large security - safety protocol
you do not want that to continue in your neighborhood, get a/some trusted friend(s) club/org. to do what you need to do. ... be the change - be the example - be the beacon/light the community needs.
yes, i have went thru some of those examples/experiences ... it is gritty/dirty/nasty/filthy. ...
this is to the post above ... what to do in a report the problem, etc. ...

Response by PVT Skyler Brown made May 22 at 2024 2:10 PM

PVT Skyler Brown — Wed, 22 May 2024 14:10:30 -0400

Big update! The Court Ruled that the guy and his friends have until the 7th of next month to get out. Last night they were doing drugs again, so much so that it was seeping through my walls, and into my apartment. I got sick last night during their drug party because of how much seeped into my apartment. the 7th cannot get here soon enough! I am having surgery in 2 days, and was about ready to abandon living here in this apartment, even though I have Literally no where else to go. I of course called the police, and they said there is nothing they can do about it, without evidence they are doing the drugs. I guess the sense of Smell doesn't fall under reasonable suspicion. Meth has a pretty distinct Smell. anyway I hope they figure out what they are doing is wrong, and change their ways and get the help they need.

Response by AN Jay Evans made Jun 5 at 2024 11:00 PM

AN Jay Evans — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 23:00:43 -0400

You absolutely do not talk to the police. The man needs intervention. You call the police and they will shoot him. He doesn't need to die, you can't learn anything dead. He's on drugs because no one will listen to his pain. All us Veterans are a little (or lot) off. The best guidance back to civility isn't jail or death or homelessness OR drugs. It's us. We stick together and help each other. Please!!!

Response by SFC Melissa Lukkarinen made Jun 7 at 2024 11:17 PM

SFC Melissa Lukkarinen — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 23:17:48 -0400

This vet may be going thru some mental conditions which he is trying to escape them by using drugs. You never know what a person is going thru and he maybe wanting some help . Has anyone spoken to him? Maybe someone should reach out to him and go from there. Because I don't believe just throwing the book at him. Get him some help and then your local law enforcement would also have some resources and the mental health department at the VA would too.

Response by SFC Dan Devoy made Jun 8 at 2024 10:01 AM

SFC Dan Devoy — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 10:01:43 -0400

I agree with SFC O'Mally, I understand you want to help this individual. Unfortunately, this is a criminal matter and needs to be dealt with by the LAW. Try the local sheriff's department to see if they have drug detectives. Plan B, if that doesn't work. Call your county Prosecutor's office (top LAW Enforcement) to express your concerns this should get things rolling. This behavior is not acceptable.

Response by SSgt John Cornett made Jun 10 at 2024 3:15 AM

SSgt John Cornett — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 03:15:43 -0400

Call the police to report his drug promoting activity. This is a no brainer.
Sadly, here in Oregon, I can't imagine that there is much help for you outside of a professional intervention. I'd say that medical "intervention" is the most compassionate.

But if the guy is being a real hardcore criminal, then I'd go for the Police/Sheriff option. I never allow people like that in my life and go to great lengths to ensure that I'm never victimized by doper freaks seeking their next hit.

Bottom line, if the dope fiends don't get help, then its just a matter of time before you come home and discover that all your valuables moved out without you!

Consider moving and don't look back. Just get away from the creep, whether he leaves or is arrested or you move.