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Program:
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Mental Health Court Support Service
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Address:
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Ontario Court of Justice
10 Armoury St
North York, ON
M7A 0B9
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Hours:
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Mon 9am-5pm * Tue 9am-5pm * Wed 9am-5pm * Thu 9am-5pm * Fri 9am-5pm
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Service Description:
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Provides support to individuals with serious mental illness who have been charged within a low-risk criminal offence. Helps people facing criminal charges who would be better served by the mental health system.
Services offered include:
- diversion from the criminal justice system to the mental health system
- assessment of need and development of a recovery oriented court diversion plan
- referring to and accessing short-term and/or long-term services in the mental health system such as case management and supportive housing
- education and consultation to other services within the court setting (e.g., judges, defence council, crown attorneys, etc.) relating to consumer issues, mental illness, mental health services and the mental health system
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Application:
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If the person is before the court, they can be referred by anyone involved in the proceedings (e.g., the person who has been charged, family or friends, police, crown attorney, defense council, judge or other service provides). Referrals are accepted directly at Cota Health's Mental Health Court Support office within the court itself.
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Clients with Legal Issues Only
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Area Served:
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Municipalities: North York
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