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Program:
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Court Support, Court Diversion and Community Treatment Court
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Phone Numbers:
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519-539-8055
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-859-7248
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Crisis:
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Reach Out: 519-433-2023 or 1-866-933-2023
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Fax:
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519-539-8317
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Address:
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522 Peel St
Woodstock, ON
N4S 1K3
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Intersection:
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Wellington St S and Peel St
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Location:
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Woodstock
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Accessibility Notes:
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Community based program
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
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Service Description:
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Provides support to clients with a mental health issue (serious mental illness, developmental disability and/or acquired brain injury) who come into contact with the criminal justice system * staff assess, assist and advocate for Mental Health Diversion, develop care plans and provide consultation and support throughout the court process
Mental Health Court Diversion - for people living with a serious mental illness, brain injury or a developmental disability * may access alternatives to criminal prosecution * works with Crown Attorney to determine if mental health diversion is appropriate or if individual should be prosecuted for charge(s) * Court Support Worker develops treatment plan to divert the individual out of the criminal justice system and back into the mental health system * supports are available to reduce the possibility of recidivism
Community Treatment Court (CTC) - specialized court with emphasis on treatment and recovery * individuals must be willing to plead guilty to existing charges * holds individual accountable for actions while providing effective treatment and/or support * emphasis on providing people suffering from mental illness with a venue to address the issues that brought them into conflict with the law * protects rights of the public and the accused while maintaining integrity of the criminal justice system
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Self referral and court assistance requested
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Youth 16 years and older and adults with a serious mental illness
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Languages:
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English
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Language Note:
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Interpretation services available upon request
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Area(s) Served:
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Oxford County
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This information was last completely updated on 11/12/2024 |
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