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Canadian Mental Health Association - Thunder Bay Branch - Court Diversion Service

Court Diversion Service

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34 Cumberland St N
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 4L4
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807-472-8679
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Last updated: Feb 21, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

  • Referrals can come from a variety of sources

  • Contact a Court Diversion worker for more information

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Individuals 12 years of age and older

  • Individuals with a low to medium criminal offence whose mental health needs can be better met through services based in the community

  • Individuals must be willing to engage in the diversion agreement

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

  • ?Operate a voluntary, administrative court procedure for individuals who are involved in the court system as a result of a mental health crisis
  • Provides consultation to the Crown
  • Supports and encourages the client's growth by creating a community based diversion plan
  • works directly with individuals and links them to mental health services in the community
  • Diversion plans normally last for six months and when successfully completed, can result in a withdrawal of the original charges
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