Veterans Treatment Court celebrates new graduates in Great Falls [Video]

GREAT FALLS — For those who have sacrificed for their country, the transition back to civilian life is not always easy.

And for those who may be battling addiction, mental health issues and even trouble with the law, help is available in the form of Veterans’ Treatment Court.

Cascade County Veterans’ Treatment Court welcomes new graduates

May marks National Treatment Court Month and on Tuesday, Cascade County District Court Judge Elizabeth Best honored the court’s newest graduates.

Suzanne McKethen wasn’t sure she’d see her graduation day from Veterans’ Treatment Court. The Air Force veteran and mother of four says she was in a dark place that included five years of being homeless.

But being invited to Veterans’ Treatment Court 18 months ago was a turning point.

“I don’t think I would even be alive without being in vet court this time,” said McKethen.

McKethen is one of the latest graduates of Cascade County Veterans’ Treatment Court.

Among friends, treatment court staff, …