Diversion and Court Support - Mental Health
Mental Health & Addictions Court Support provides guidance and support to individuals living with mental health and/or addiction who are navigating the criminal justice system. The services offered through the Mental Health and Addictions Court Support program are as follows: Court Navigation and Support, Court Diversion, Case Management and Collaboration with Community Partners, 1:1 Counselling, and Release from Custody Planning. Court Diversion is used to divert individuals from the regular criminal justice stream (minor criminal offences only) into the mental health system where they can get support and treatment designed to address their needs and minimize future involvement with the justice system. Case Management and Collaboration with Community Partners is used to promote compliance with the agreed upon treatment plan for the duration of the Diversion. Individuals who may not qualify for the Diversion process can still receive support, consultation, and referral to other community supports while navigating the court process. Release from Custody Planning works with incarcerated individuals to develop a successful discharge plan, which may include referral to housing supports, substance use counselling, case management or counselling support.
Anyone can make a referral (self-referral, family, lawyer, Crown Attorney, custody facilities, probation), as long as the individual consents and is willing to enter into the program. Call the office or Central Intake for referral.
For individuals with mental health and/or addictions concerns, who have current involvement with the criminal justice system, and who are willing to enter the program and develop a recovery plan.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Grey Bruce - Owen Sound - 206-1101 2nd Avenue E
1101 2nd Avenue E
Owen Sound
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Grey Bruce
Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Phone: 519-371-3642
Mental Health Court Support: 519-371-3642
ext. 2108
Addiction Court Support: 519-371-3642
ext. 2112
Collect Calls Phone Number: 519-364-6401
Addiction Court Support: 519-371-3642
ext. 1603
Mental Health Court Support: 519-371-3642
ext. 1601
Mental Health Court Support: 519-371-3642
ext. 2106
FAX: 877-208-4019