Canadian Mental Health Association, Peel Dufferin Branch - Brampton

Application

Interested individuals can call office or walk-in

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Ages 16 years and up * individual experiencing mental health concerns who are in conflict with the law

Fees

None

Languages

English

Language Note

Translation and interpretation is available for most languages. Kindly notify If interpretation services are needed

Area(s) Served

Dufferin County and Peel Region

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Intensive individual assistance and advocacy around accessing community resources and services to individuals experiencing mental health concerns, who are in conflict with the law

Court Support Services – general assistance with navigating the mental health and justice system. Coordinate forensic assessment orders
Mental Health Diversion - when determined in court, the Courthouse can refer individuals to CMHA to address their mental health concerns, as an alternative resolution. A Crown Attorney referral is required
Release from Custody – helping clients transition back into their home communities after being released from court custody, Maplehurst Correctional Complex, Ontario Correctional Institute or Vanier Centre for Women
Post Court Transitional Support - community support and access to a housing specialist is provided to individuals whose court matters are complete. This program is in partnership with Services and Housing in the Province (SHIP)
Family Support - assistance and help with navigating the mental health and justice system is available for loved ones who are clients of MHJS programs
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Diagnostic Clinic - a FASD Nurse coordinator assists individuals in completing assessments needed to determine a diagnosis of FASD. This includes education for individuals, their loved ones/caregivers and other service providers working alongside the person with FASD

Mental Health and Justice Services