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Diversion and Court Support Program

Type Of Service

Diversion and Court Support - Mental Health

Program Description

Court Support is provided in cases involving individuals charged with a minor criminal offence that are believed to be connected to a significant mental health issue or concurrent disorder.

Support and consultation is provided to individuals, families, legal professionals and community partners involved in Mental Health, Drug Court and Bail Court proceedings. Cases from Cambridge court can be transferred to Mental Health Court or Drug Court.

Mental Health Court Support also includes:
- assisting with screening for eligibility for Mental Health Court
- providing general consultation regarding mental health issues and/or court processes
- developing Mental Health Court and Mental Health Diversion plans to address individuals' needs
- developing alternative diversion plans for individuals that are not eligible for Mental Health Diversion
- developing Bail Release plans, in cooperation with Bail Supervision partners
- gathering prior treatment and support information of individuals appearing in court
- rationalizing other disorders such as acquired brain injury and dementia that may be considered on a case-to-case basis.

Access Information

Referrals come through the mental health court, criminal justice system and/or Here 24/7.

Individual must be experiencing significant mental health issues that contributed to their contact with the criminal justice system.

Additional Information

  • Restricted To: Clients with Legal Issues
  • Program Cost: No
  • Additional Cost: No
  • Gender: All Genders
  • Age: 18 and up
  • Catchment: Ontario Health Regions: West (Waterloo Wellington)
  • Fully Accessible
  • Languages: English, Interpretation Services
  • Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Waterloo Wellington - Kitchener - King Street


Address

67 King Street E

Kitchener

Operated By

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Waterloo Wellington


Hours

Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Referral Contact Information

Central Access - FAX: 844-437-3329

Central Access - Toll Free: 844-437-3247