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Program:	Addiction Court Support

Organizations:	Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Grey Bruce New Directions for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Problems

Description of Services:	Guidance and support for people living with mental health or addiction issues and are navigating the criminal justice system * comprehensive and holistic recovery plan, aiming to minimize future interaction with criminal justice system Includes: Court Navigation and Support Court Diversion - used to divert people from the regular criminal justice stream (minor criminal offences only) into the mental health system for support and treatment Case Management and Collaboration with Community Partners - used to promote compliance with the agreed upon treatment plan for the duration of the Diversion * people who may not qualify for the Diversion process can still receive support, consultation, and referral to other community supports while navigating the court process one-on-one counselling Release from Custody Planning - works with incarcerated people to develop a successful discharge plan, which may include referral to housing supports, substance use counselling, case management or counselling support

Requirements
Fees:	Free

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Adults 16 and over who are currently involved in the court system with mental health or addictions concerns and willing to enter the program and develop a recovery plan

Application:	Self, family, probation, or Court referral

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Languages:	English

Area(s) Served:	Bruce and Grey

Contact Information
Phone Numbers:	519-371-3642

Toll-Free:	1-888-451-CMHA (2642)

Fax:	519-371-7751


Website:	greybruce.cmha.ca/

Address:	Nortowne Plaza 1101 2nd Ave E, Suite 206 Owen Sound, ON N4K 2J1	Map

Intersection:	2nd Ave E and 11th St E

Location:	North Grey with outreach to multiple communities in Bruce and Grey

Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * extended hours are offered as needed * after hours appointments available

Executives:	Scott McKay - Director, Client Services 519-371-3642 ext 1008 * smckay@cmhagb.org

Contacts:	Ashley Timmerman - Manager, Court Support 519-371-3642 ext 1602 * atimmerman@cmhagb.org

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