Diversion and Court Support - Mental Health
Supports individuals diagnosed with a serious mental illness who have criminal charges pending at either the Toronto Regional Bail Center (TRBC) or The Ontario Court of Justice- Toronto (OCJ-T). The individuals may be diverted from the court system and instead connected to mental health and community support services.
The program also provides consultations for court service users who do not qualify for diversion, linking them to services to facilitate bail or to assist with sentencing. In addition, the program provides intensive case management where needed, and also offers support to families and information and consultation to lawyers, the judiciary, and probation and bail supervisors.
The purpose of Mental Health Court Support is to connect people with mental health and addictions services, create community linkages to prevent further involvement with the criminal justice system.
Services are offered at:
- The Toronto Regional Bail Center, 2201 Finch Avenue West 1st floor
- The Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street 8th floor
Individuals diagnosed with a serious mental illness who have charges pending at either Toronto Regional Bail Centre (TRBC) or The Ontario Court of Justice - Toronto. Participation in the program is voluntary and anyone may make a referral, including accused persons, family and/or loved ones, service providers, lawyers, police and the courts.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Toronto Branch - Scarborough - Markham Road
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1200 Markham Road
Scarborough
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Toronto Branch
Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone: 1-416-789-7957