Diversion and Court Support - Mental Health
The purpose of the Mental Health Court Support Program is to assist people charged with low-risk criminal offences to access and utilize mental health services and other community based supports. The Mental Health Court Support Program recognizes that some individuals who face criminal charges would be better served by the Mental Health System rather than the Criminal Justice System (CJS). Individuals are diverted out of the regular stream of the CJS, by virtue of their voluntary participation in the program. The model of services is recovery focused. The average length of stay is 6 to 12 months.
Anyone can make a referral: the individual who has been charged, family or friends, police, crown attorney, defense and duty counsel, judge, service providers, community organizations etc.
Referrals can be made by phone or in person.
Ontario Court of Justice - Toronto
10 Armoury Street
Toronto
Fred Victor Centre
Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone: 416-364-3671
FAX: 416-482-5237