Mental Health Court Support Services

Type Of Service

Diversion and Court Support - Mental Health

Program Description

The purpose of the Mental Health Court Support Program is to assist people charged with low-risk criminal offences to access and utilize mental health services and other community based supports. The Mental Health Court Support Program recognizes that some individuals who face criminal charges would be better served by the Mental Health System rather than the Criminal Justice System (CJS). Individuals are diverted out of the regular stream of the CJS, by virtue of their voluntary participation in the program. The model of services is recovery focused. The average length of stay is 6 to 12 months.

Access Information

Anyone can make a referral: the individual who has been charged, family or friends, police, crown attorney, defense and duty counsel, judge, service providers, community agencies etc. Referrals can be made by phone or in person.

Additional Information

• Restricted To: Clients with Legal Issues
• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: No
• Gender Inclusivity: All Genders
• Age: 16 to 65 years of age
• Catchment: County/District/Region: City of Toronto; Clients whose cases are being heard at Ontario Court of Justice - Toronto
• Fully Accessible
• Languages: Interpretation Services, English
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Ontario Court of Justice - Toronto

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Address

10 Armoury Street

Toronto

Operated By

Fred Victor Centre

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Hours

Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Referral Contact Information

Phone: 416-364-3671

FAX: 416-482-5237