Youth Mental Health Court Program

Type Of Service

Diversion and Court Support - Mental Health

Program Description

The Youth Mental Health Court program supports transitional youth, who have a mental illness, addiction or developmental disorder and have been involved in the Criminal Justice System.

The Youth Mental Health Worker will provide consultations to the Crown Attorney, Defence Counsel and other court personnel to link these youth with appropriate mental health services in the community. Youth Mental Health Diversion agreements will be implemented with consent of the youth and his/ her guardian and approval from the Crown Attorney. In order for the youth to be considered an appropriate candidate for mental health diversion, symptoms of mental illness must have been a factor in the offense that was committed.

Access Information

Referrals are accepted from all sources.

Population is transitional age youth who have pending criminal charges and mental health needs.

Referral Application

http://sm.cmha.ca/programs-services/here2help-a-community-resource/

Additional Information

• Restricted To: Clients with Legal Issues, Youth
• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender Inclusivity: All Genders
• Age: 12 to 17 years of age
• Catchment: County/District/Region: City of Greater Sudbury
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: English, French, Interpretation Services
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Sudbury - Manitoulin Branch - Sudbury - Elm Street

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Address

111 Elm Street

Sudbury

Operated By

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Sudbury - Manitoulin Branch

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Hours

Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

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Referral Contact Information

Phone: 705-675-7252 ext. 264

Toll Free: 866-285-2642

FAX: 705-675-7247