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Tim Blanchard Graduates from Rutland Treatment Court

Tim wears a checkered shirt and has his arm around his wife, she wears a denim shirt. Both are smiling.

Tim Blanchard arrived at Rutland Dismas House in November 2022 with a longing for sobriety and the wish to reach his personal goals. He was given the opportunity to participate in the Rutland Treatment Court with its team of support: attorneys, treatment providers, and law enforcement. The goal of this alternative court is to provide positive reinforcement for meeting expectations and the tools for recovery. When a participant in Treatment Court continues to meet the requirements for a year, charges may be dropped or reduced.

On December 19, 2023, Rutland Dismas House celebrated Tim's graduation from Rutland Treatment Court, made possible with the backing of the Treatment Court team, everyone at the Rutland Dismas House, and his dedicated wife, Sue. Tim was joined by Sue on this milestone day, along with House Director Eric Maguire and fellow Dismas resident Ron. Tim can now focus on his next goal of starting his own business.