Canadian Mental Health Association, Peel Dufferin Branch - Orangeville
Dufferin Court Support Services
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Record #:
CWL1275
Last Modified:
11 Apr 2024
Last Full Update:
20 Mar 2024
Record Details
| Social Media |  Website: https://cmhapeeldufferin.ca/programs-services/mental-health-and-justice/ |
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Description & Services
| Description | Advocacy and individual assistance in accessing services and community resources for individuals experiencing mental health concerns who are in conflict with the law. Aids the Orangeville Courthouse with access Mental Health Diversion support Program provides: • support for easier navigation through the justice system by connecting individuals with community service providers to address their mental health concerns • helps clients transition back into their home communities after being released on bail from custody • mental health support, education and advocacy for individuals and their families and connect people to the broader community through volunteering, social or recreational activities |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Areas Served | Dufferin County |
| Eligibility | 18 years and over who are experiencing mental health concerns who are also charged with criminal offense and are Dufferin Residents |
| Application | Referrals are taken from any person at the Dufferin Court House |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English ; Translation and interpretation is available for most languages. When you call please let us know if interpretation services are needed |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | First St and Broadway |
| Transit Information | on Orangeville Transit route |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 416-735-2965 |
| Fax | 519-941-0580 |
| Crisis Phone | Over 18 years 1-888-811-2222 * Under 18 years 519-941-1530 (Dufferin Child and Youth Mental Health Crisis Line) |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-451-2123 |
| courtsupport@cmhapeel.ca | |
| Website | https://cmhapeeldufferin.ca/programs-services/mental-health-and-justice/ |
| Primary Contact | Alex Hillier-Paiva, Court Support Services and Release from Custody Worker |
Other Details
| Funding | Provincial |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
Subjects
| Subjects | Case management ; Information and referral ; Law ; Mental health ; Mental health services |