Canadian Mental Health Association - Simcoe County

Application

Self referral * individual referral * agency referral

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Youth 16 years and older * Youth 12-17 years involved with the criminal justice system * Adults 18 years and older identifying as dual diagnosis

Fees

Free

Executives

Valerie Grdisa - Chief Executive Officer
705-726-5033 ext 431 * vgrdisa@cmhastarttalking.ca
Lynne Cheliak - Clinical Director
705-726-5033 ext 436

Contacts

Debbie Bigelow - Program Manager, Human Services Justice System
249-535-0202 * dbigelow@cmhastarttalking.ca

Languages

English ; French

Language Note

French recept

Area(s) Served

Barrie ; Collingwood ; Midland ; Orillia ; Penetanguishene

Description of Services:

Community-based program assists those with mental illnesses or disorders that have an incident or conflict with the criminal justice system

Services and programs available:

court support services in criminal courts located in Barrie, Midland, Collingwood, Orillia and Penetanguishene
court diversion program for those charged with minor criminal offenses
release from custody services for inmates being discharged from Central North Correctional Centre in Penetanguishene
consultation
support and education
referrals to community resources
case management services

Release from Custody - Assists youth 16 years and older who reside in the North Simcoe Muskoka district who may be at risk of involvement/re-involvement in the criminal justice system. Release and discharge planning for community reintegration.

Human Services Justice Program