Court Diversion and Support Program

About the Program
The program offers court support and diversion services to individuals experiencing mental health issues who come in contact with the Criminal Justice System. 

Who is Eligible
Individuals 18 years and older considered to have a Serious Mental Illness, Developmental Disability, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Concurrent Diagnosis, Dual Diagnosis or Acquired Brain Injury who have come into contact with the Criminal Justice System.

The Program is Offered:
Throughout the Rainy River District

The Program Provides:

• Assistance Accessing Duty Counsel and/or Legal Aid
• Mental Health Diversion Planning
• Assistance Retaining Legal Counsel
• Case Management
• Custody Release Planning
• Probation/Ontario Review Board Support Services
• Advocacy and Referral
• Community Outreach

Referrals
Individuals may be referred to the Court Diversion & Support Program by various sources including the Court, Crown Attorney, Defence/Duty Counsel, Probation Officer, community service providers, family members, as well as self referrals.

Referrals can be made any time during an individual’s legal process by contacting CMHA Court Diversion & Support Worker, so feel free to Contact Us.

Additional Information

Schizophrenia Society of Ontario: Justice and Mental Health Program (JAMH) – Support for families
http://www.schizophrenia.on.ca/

Connex Ontario Health Services Information
http://www.connexontario.ca/

CMHA Ontario – Mental Health and Justice webpage:
http://www.ontario.cmha.ca/justice.asp

Ontario Review Board
http://www.orb.on.ca/scripts/en/

Ontario Court of Justice
http://www.ontariocourts.on.ca/ocj/en/

Criminal Code
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C-46/index.html

Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee provincial webpage
http://www.hsjcc.on.ca/