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Program:
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Mental Health and Addictions Court Support
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Address:
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Nortowne Plaza
1101 2nd Ave E, Suite 207
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 2J1
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Map
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Location:
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North Grey with outreach to multiple communities in Bruce and Grey
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Hours:
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Service | |
| Mon | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
Extended hours are offered as needed * after hours appointments available
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Service Description:
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Provides guidance and support for people living with mental health or addiction issues and are navigating the criminal justice system- court navigation and support
- one-on-one counselling
Case Management and Collaboration with Community Partners - Used to
promote compliance with the agreed upon treatment plan for the duration
of the Diversion * people who may not qualify for the Diversion process
can still receive support, consultation, and referral to other community
supports while navigating the court process
Court Diversion - Used to divert people from the regular criminal justice stream (minor criminal offences only) into the mental health system for support and treatment designed to address their needs and minimize future involvement with the justice system
Release from Custody Planning - Works with incarcerated people to
develop a successful discharge plan, which may include referral to
housing supports, substance use counselling, case management or
counselling support
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Application:
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Self-referral, or referral by family, a probation officer, or a court
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults 16 and over who are currently involved in the court system with mental health or addictions concerns and willing to enter the program and develop a recovery plan
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Attempts will be made to provide service in other languages as requested
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