Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Grey Bruce - Mental Health Court Support Services - SW Stroke Network

Application

Call * no referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Must be 16 years of age and older who:

are living with a serious mental health and/or addictions concerns
have current involvement with the criminal justice system
re willing to enter the program and develop a recovery plan

Fees

Free

Executives

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

Contacts

Ashley Timmerman - Manager, Addiction Services
519-371-3642 ext 1602 * atimmerman@cmhagb.org

Languages

English

Language Note

Attempts will be made to provide service in other languages as requested

Area(s) Served

Bruce and Grey

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Mental Health & Addictions Court Support provides guidance and support to individuals living with mental health and/or addiction who are navigating the criminal justice system.

Program offers:

court navigation and support
court diversion, which is used to divert individuals from the regular criminal justice stream into the mental health system, where they can get treatment and support
case management and collaboration with community partners
one-on-one counselling
release from custody planning - working with incarcerated individuals to develop a successful discharge plan, which may include referral to housing supports, substance use counselling, case management or counselling support