Canadian Mental Health AssociationPeel Branch, Mental Health & Justice Services |
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| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/CMHAPeel Website: www.cmhapeel.ca/index.shtml | |||
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| Phone | ||||
| Office Phone | Courthouse Office 905-456-4700 ext 5663; County Court Office 905-451-7335 | |||
| Fax | Courthouse Office 905-456-1388; County Court Office 905-456-7492 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-460-7335 | |||
| Address/Location Info | ||||
| Address | A Grenville & William Davis Courthouse 7755 Hurontario St, 3rd Flr, Ste 321 Brampton, ON L6W 4T6 View Google Map | |||
| Located In Community | Brampton | |||
| Intersection | Hurontario St (Hwy 10) & County Court Blvd; S of Steeles Ave | |||
| Transit Information | Brampton Transit Route 2 Main * Brampton Transit info 905-874-2999 * www.brampton.ca/transit/home.tml | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Mailing Address | 2 County Court Blvd, Ste 102 Brampton, ON L6W 3W8 | |||
| Description/Eligibility/Service Details | ||||
| Description | Mental Health Diversion is defined as a pre-trial procedure where crown attorneys can, at their discretion, decide not to prosecute when the charge is a minor offense and major mental illness is determined as the underlying cause. Instead, the accused is referred to appropriate mental health services in the community, professional treatment and support to reduce the chances of re-offending. Furthermore, if the individual meets specific criteria he or she may also qualify for short-term case-management. A Court Worker or Case Manager will work with the client to develop an individual service plan. The plan will outline the treatments and services that the individual will be expected to utilize. Once accepted into the diversion program, the Crown Attorney may elect to stay the criminal charges. The program provides support and information to the accused and the family; information on mental illness and community services to the criminal justice system; education on court processes and procedures to other service providers; and coordination of psychiatric assessment for the court. Discharge Planning is provided for mentally ill offenders who are in-custody at Maplehurst Correctional Centre and Vanier Centre for Women. The discharge planner assists an individual's re-integration into his/her chosen community throughout Ontario by coordinating community services in that community. Justice Housing & Support is also available in partnership with Supportive Housing in Peel. All referrals must contact Supportive Housing in Peel 905-795-8742 | |||
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9am-4pm | |||
| Dates | All year | |||
| Areas Served | Peel Region | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up All referral for Mental Health Diversion must go through a 6-week screening process to determine eligibility as per the Crown Policy Manual on the Diversion on Mentally Ill/Developmentally Disordered Offenders. | |||
| Application | All referrals accepted. | |||
| Fees | None | |||
| Languages | English ; French | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| courtsupport@cmhapeel.ca | ||||
| Website | www.cmhapeel.ca | |||
| Alternate Contact | Courtenay McGlashen, Program Manager, Justice Services; Phone: 905-451-7335 ext 422 | |||
| Primary Executive | Christine Devoy, COO, CMHA Peel; Phone: 905-451-1718 ext 338 | |||
| Other Info | ||||
| Alternate Name | CMHA | |||
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity | |||
| Subjects | ||||
| Subjects | Court clinics ; Courts ; Inmate support ; Legal services ; Mental disorders ; Mental health ; Mental health services | |||
| Broader Terms | Correctional services ; Correctional system ; Disorders ; Health ; Mental health | |||
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