Mental Health Court Support

Type Of Service

Diversion and Court Support - Mental Health

Program Description

Provides support and assistance to individuals who are in contact with the criminal justice system primarily because of a mental disorder. Helps individuals access needed health and human services. Diverts low-risk people with legal involvement who have mental health issues from the criminal justice to the mental health system.

Open to Durham Region residents 16 years of age and over who have a mental illness, have been charged with a class one or two criminal offenses, voluntarily want the service, and are likely to benefit from mental health services.

Access Information

Applications can be made by the individual seeking service or by third-party referral; referring parties include the Crown Attorney's Office, other court personnel (including defense attorneys)

For information or referral, contact the a Court Support Worker.

Referral Application

http://www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca/en/ourservices/Mental-Health---Pinewood-Centre.asp#Other-publicly-available-supports-include

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: Regional Municipality of Durham
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: English, Interpretation Services
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Durham Mental Health Services - Ontario Provincial Court House

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Address

150 Bond Street E

Oshawa

Operated By

Lakeridge Health Corporation

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Hours

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

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Referral Contact Information

Phone: 905-440-7534

Toll Free: 833-392-7363

FAX: 905-440-7560