Diversion and Court Support - Mental Health
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.
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.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Simcoe County Branch - Collingwood - Huron Street
Collingwood Court House
49 Huron Street
Collingwood
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Simcoe County Branch
Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone: 705-739-6577