| Program: | Court Support, Court Diversion and Community Treatment Court | ||
| Organization: |
CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services - Hub - Ingersoll |
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| Description of Services: |
Provides support to clients with a mental health issue (serious mental illness, developmental disability and/or acquired brain injury) who come into contact with the criminal justice system * staff assess, assist and advocate for Mental Health Diversion, develop care plans and provide consultation and support throughout the court process Mental Health Court Diversion - for people living with a serious mental illness, brain injury or a developmental disability * may access alternatives to criminal prosecution * works with Crown Attorney to determine if mental health diversion is appropriate or if individual should be prosecuted for charge(s) * Court Support Worker develops treatment plan to divert the individual out of the criminal justice system and back into the mental health system * supports are available to reduce the possibility of recidivism Community Treatment Court (CTC) - specialized court with emphasis on treatment and recovery * individuals must be willing to plead guilty to existing charges * holds individual accountable for actions while providing effective treatment and/or support * emphasis on providing people suffering from mental illness with a venue to address the issues that brought them into conflict with the law * protects rights of the public and the accused while maintaining integrity of the criminal justice system |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Free | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Youth 16 years and older and adults with a serious mental illness | ||
| Application: | Email to initiate intake * referral form available on website | ||
| Accessibility Notes: | Community-based program | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Oxford County | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Toll-Free: | 1-800-859-7248 ext 7210 | ||
| Email: | oxford.court@cmahtv.ca | ||
| Website: | cmhatv.ca/programs-services/court-justice-services... | ||
| Address: |
Ingersoll Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic 19 King St E Ingersoll, ON N5C 1G3 |
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| Intersection: | Water St and King St E | ||
| Location: | Ingersoll | ||
| Hours: | By appointment only | ||
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: Oct 21, 2024 |
