Human Services Justice System Program - Court Support/Court Diversion

Type Of Service

Diversion and Court Support - Mental Health

Program Description

The Human Services Justice System Program promotes development of effective Human Services and Justice interface strategies. Court Support / Court Diversion assists people with mental disorders who come in conflict with the criminal justice system. Court support, including a Mental Health Court Diversion Program, is provided in criminal courts at Barrie, Collingwood, Midland and Orillia.

Access Information

Anyone can make a referral. No referral form is required. Diversion Program Criteria: individual with a mental disorder (includes SMI, intellectual disability, acquired brain injury), charged in Simcoe County with a minor criminal offence, resided in Simcoe County at time of police incident, approved for diversion by Crown Attorney, willing to attend and participate in community support / treatment services. Court Diversion Program is a voluntary, pre-trial procedure. The goal is to minimize future involvement in the criminal justice system. With diversion there is no trial and no conviction.

Additional Information

• Restricted To: Clients with Legal Issues
• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender: All Genders
• Age: 16 and up
• Catchment: County/District/Region: Simcoe County; Criminal Courts in Barrie, Collingwood, Midland, Orillia, and their catchments in Simcoe County
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: English
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Simcoe County Branch - Orillia - 50 Nottawasaga Street

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Address

50 Nottawasaga Street

Orillia

Operated By

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Simcoe County Branch

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Hours

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

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Referral Contact Information

Phone: 705-739-6577