Mental Health and Justice - Court Support

Type Of Service

Diversion and Court Support - Mental Health

Program Description

Court support is available to individuals with mental illness and/or: concurrent disorders (addictions and mental illness), Acquired Brain Injury, ASD, FASD, Dual Diagnosis, Alzheimer’s and Dementia who are involved in the Criminal Justice system and have outstanding charges at the Bradford or Newmarket Courthouses.

Services offered:
- Practical and emotional support to clients and families navigating the court system
- Assistance with bail/release plans
- Guidance and support with filling out a Form 2
- Screening and support for Community Treatment Court (CTC). CTC requires regular court appearances by the client, as well as documentation on diagnoses and treatment progress.

Access Information

Referrals are welcomed from all. Interested clients may visit the office in the Newmarket or Bradford courthouses, or contact by telephone. Telephone interpretation service available for all inquiries in more than 170 languages.

Additional Information

• Restricted To: Clients with Legal Issues
• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender: All Genders
• Age: 18 and up
• Catchment: County/District/Region: Regional Municipality of York; South Simcoe County
• Not Accessible
• Languages: Interpretation Services, English, Punjabi, Cantonese, Hindi, Mandarin
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) York Region Branch - Markham

Program Website

Website

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Address

HSBC Tower

3601 Highway 7 E

Markham

Operated By

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) York Region Branch

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Hours

Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Referral Contact Information

Phone: 905-954-0097

Alternative number: 905-954-1064

FAX: 905-954-1174