Searching for Justice And Mental Health Programs

Safe, supportive place for children and youth to experience new opportunities, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life

After School Programs

• program runs on school days for ages 4-12 yrs (varies by location) in community centres and school in Clarington, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Pickering
• variety of activities including homework club, crafts, computers, games and gym
• healthy snack each day after school

Aquatics Programs

• group, private and semi-private swimming lessons
• leadership programs
• Aquafit classes
• lane swim

Special Programs

• Oshawa locations offer a variety of evening and weekend programs for children ages 4-12

Youth Justice Committee (YJC)

• alternative to the court system, for young people 12-17 years who have been accused of minor non-violent offences
• a panel of trained community members volunteering to work with young offenders, their families, victims, the legal system and the community find appropriate, meaningful consequences for the young person

Youth Programs

• variety of youth programs offered at the Oshawa locations including free drop-in basketball for ages 13-18 years and Raise the Grade for high school students

Northview
150 Beatrice St E
Oshawa ON L1G 7T6
905-436-3311 ext 2871

Eastview
433 Eulalie Ave
Oshawa ON L1H 2C6
905-728-5121 x0

School Units

Ajax - Bolton C. Falby PS, Carruthers Creek PS, St James CS

Pickering - Glengrove PS

Whitby - St. John The Evangelist CS, EA Fairman PS, John Dryden PS

Oshawa - Harmony Heights PS, St. Thomas Aquinas CS

Bowmanville - John M. James PS

Newcastle - Diane Hamre Recreation Centre

Residential custodial program

• short term residences
• community programs at the Attendance Center, Reintegration Support Outreach Program and the Ajax Alternative School Program

COVID19 -- DFCC's offices are closed except for pre-scheduled appointments * if you have a worker, contact them directly on their cell phone * for all other inquiries, please call 905-259-4248


Prevention and intervention programs and services to enhance and support the well-being of children, youth and families who have or may have involvement in the legal system
Additional services include

• student nutrition program, youth engagement groups, therapeutic overnight camp experience, summer school, art expression groups
• support for youth who have emergency needs or require help with transportation to mandatory programs

Collaborative Day Treatment Program (CDTP)
Therapeutic environment for youth experiencing difficulty coping in the regular school system, two classrooms on-site promote the students' knowledge, skills and values through individual therapeutic and academic approaches

Community Support Team (CST)
Mobile, community-based clinical counselling and support services to youth who have been convicted of an offence and have a court ordered condition to attend counselling, regardless of their location in Durham Region

Durham Youth Gang Strategy (DYGS)
One-to-one reintegration and intervention services for youth who have offended, and who have been identified through Youth Justice Services as gang involved or at risk of gang involvement * intervention and reintegration services include individual counselling and mentorship, linkages to community resources, support of gang exit strategies and development of life skills

Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker (EYOW)
The EYOW works to support high-risk, high-needs youth (12-21 years) who may be experiencing challenges related to mental health, addictions, trauma, relationship violence, human/sex trafficking and/or may be involved in criminal activity * supports the youth's family and caregivers * services are offered in the Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge communities * youth may engage the EYOW independently or may be referred by a Youth Outreach Worker or community agency

Intensive Support and Supervision Program (ISSP)
Alternative to custody option for youth who have been convicted of an offence and have a serious mental health diagnosis * intensive, clinically focused, community-based, individualized program designed to deliver services appropriate to the youth's level of functioning, specific needs and mental health diagnoses

Violence Prevention Program (VPP)
Free service designed to promote a change in attitudes and beliefs regarding violence and bullying * interactive workshops are available for students who attend Durham Region schools * requests for workshops can be made by individual schools and community organizations, topics include anger management, healthy relationships, self-esteem, anti-racism and anti-homophobia

Youth Assessments Section 34, Youth Criminal Justice Act
Medical, psychological or psychiatric assessment at any stage of Court proceedings involving a youth using multidisciplinary team including social workers and consultant psychiatrist and psychologists * assessment is used to identify both historical and current mental health issues and to make recommendations to the Youth Court for treatment purposes

On-Site Assessments
On a monthly basis, a psychiatrist/psychologist undertakes early clinical assessments at the Youth Court at the Durham Region Courthouse as part of a collaborative initiative to enhance support to youth in conflict with the law who have mental health concerns

Youth Justice Family Worker (YJFW)
Provides supports to families of youth (12-17 years) at risk and/or high risk, to support rehabilitation and address situations that put youth at risk of re-offending * works jointly with youth and their families to help them to make changes and improve their health and wellbeing * individualized and strength-based supports and services are provided and engaged to address the identified needs of the youth and family * services are offered in the Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge communities * referrals are made through Youth Justice Services

Durham Region Collaborative Support Services

• assessment and treatment for adolescents who have engaged in sexually harming behaviour

Support Group for parents and caregivers of adolescents who have offended/harmed sexually

Referral Sources:
Community Support Team - Probation; Intensive Support and Supervision Program - Youth Court; Section 34 Assessments - by Youth Court order; Collaborative Day Treatment Program - Probation, Durham District School Board, Durham Catholic District School Board, Durham Children's Aid Society; Child Protection Mediation - Durham Children's Aid Society; Violence Prevention Program - Schools and Community; Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker - Youth Outreach Workers, Schools, Community, Self-referrals, Families; Youth Justice Family Worker - Youth Justice Services; DYGS - Youth Justice Services

Variety of programs and services that help individuals, families and youth

Active Parenting Program a video based program guided by a JHS facilitator helps parents of 5-12, and teens, break down communication barriers and enhance the quality of family life * programs available between September and April

Employment Services (see separate listings) to assist any job seeker with their resume, cover letter, job search, skills upgrading and more. Ask about our Ready to Go program for youth up to age 30 which has pre-employment training and certifications followed by a paid job trial

Extrajudicial Measures Program community partnership to assist in the delivery of the Youth Criminal Justice Act

Clarington Youth Centres (Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle) (see separate listings) teen drop-in program in Bowmanville * youth up to the age of 18, after school recreation space, skills development, community volunteer hours opportunities

Group Counselling Anger Management for adults and young adults * Dads Aiming for Direction and Support (D.A.D.S.) helps fathers gain skills they need to nurture their children * Active Parenting groups for parents of children 5-12 and teens, Cooperative Parenting and Divorce. Continuous intake except in July/August

Housing (see separate listings) work with clients to find permanent, adequate and affordable housing * eviction prevention, landlord and tenant education * maintains a registry of landlords with rental space available * assistance with personal identification (ID)

ID Clinic Identification replacement clinic, applications for birth certificates for all parts of Canada

Income Tax help for low-income persons * available only in March and April

Inmate Return persons from Durham nearing release may request assistance for planning their return to Durham

Learning Alternatives
Non-credit upgrading program for adults who wish to improve reading, writing, math and computer skills in preparation for employment, apprenticeship, secondary, post-secondary or independence goals * one-to-one instruction is provided in a small group setting * offer flexible schedules and provide year round intake and assessment

Project X Change needle exchange program for intravenous drug users * old needles can be handed in for safe disposal * condom and safe sex information available * connections to rehab programs and counselling * Naloxone kits and nasal spray refills are now available for opioid overdose * PLEASE NOTE this program is NOT available on weekends

Public Speaking Presentations available to present to community groups, agencies, schools, media, service clubs, churches etc * topics include drugs and alcohol, suicide, sexual abuse, the prison system, violence, employment, housing issues * able to speak about any program the JHS delivers

Record Suspension assistance with process formerly known as a 'Pardon' available at Whitby, Oshawa and Bowmanville locations

Residential Program (see separate listing) designed to develop independent living skills in person aged 15 and over * participants share in the responsibility for meal planning, grocery shopping and other life skills needed for a home

Womens Drop-In Program drop-in program for persons involved in the sex trade providing access to support, information, laundry/showering facilities, and community referrals

Programs that contribute to crime prevention, address social issues and rehabilitation of offenders

Victim Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP)

• victims and offenders meet together with a trained volunteer mediator
• parties try to come to a resolution eg., monetary restitution, apologies
• an alternative way of resolving conflict or disputes

Community Service Order programs (CSO)

• places adults in non-profit or tax supported settings
• those granted probation work a specified number of hours and give volunteer assistance to the community

The Durham Community Mediation Program (DCMP)

• assists residents in Durham Region in resolving conflict through mediation
• neighbourhood disputes, property matters, interpersonal problems, landlord-tenant or tenant-tenant conflicts
• trained community volunteers provide the services to participants

The Conflict, Anger, Learning Communication & Mediation (CALM)

• series of workshops to youth experiencing multiple barriers to life successes
• teaches youth how to mange and deal with their personal conflict and anger styles

Diverse Reintegration Youth Program (DRYP)

• in correlation with probation orders, assists youth to reintegrate into community and family life after period of long-term custody or short-term detention provisions
• culturally sensitive influences will assist in their achievements in program delivery

Basic and Advanced Level Mediation Training

• Community Mediation and Restorative Justice Skills Training
• volunteer opportunities

CSO Program monitors offenders ordered by the court to perform community service hours.

• Placement agencies are non-profit or tax based organizations.
• The type of activities the offender is required to participate in are those which would be performed by volunteers.
• Placement agencies are charitable or not for profit organizations throughout Northumberland County requiring volunteers

Direct Accountability Program (DAP)

• Adult diversion program.
• An alternative to prosecution for people who have been charged with minor criminal offences. Involves accused persons being held accountable through community-based sanctions.
• Stop Shop Theft Program (SSTP)- DAP participants may be required to attend the SSTP as a sanction.

At the discretion of the Police or Crown Attorney, youth in conflict with the law are provided with an opportunity to divert their charges from the traditional court process.

• By accepting responsibility for their actions, youth are eligible to enter into Youth Justice Diversion programming.
• In partnership with the youth, individualized plans are developed with the objective being to address the incident, reduce recidivism, and provide supportive services as necessary.

Youth may also access the "Youth Justice Committee", comprised of community volunteers, where the youth will be given an opportunity to address the "community" and come to a restorative conclusion to their offending behaviour.

By participating in these programs, youth can gain empathy and understanding towards the person harmed by their actions. Both the youth and person harmed have an opportunity to be dealt with fairly and have a voice in the final resolution.

Rebound is the sole provider of Youth Justice Programming in Northumberland County via Crown referrals, Probation referrals, Police Referrals in support of youth in the Youth Justice system with or without presenting mental health concerns.

Rebound Child & Youth Services Northumberland provides community based programming to children, youth and families in Northumberland County.

• Rebound offers clinical counselling and therapy, as well as supportive and proactive programming to empower children, youth and families to work towards positive change
• For individual program information, please check the individual listings or visit www.rcys.ca

COVID19 Restrictions in effect, call for information on specific programs and services

Range of community support services including information, decision support and referrals to community mental health programs and services; case management services and Community Treatment Order (CTO) case management services; transitional support program for youth 16-24 years; women's health and wellness groups, including culturally-specific newcomers groups; family support and education; ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Training; public education

Employment Services
Comprehensive employment assistance, employment preparation, job coaching, and employment placement and support

Housing Services
Access to housing outreach worker, case management and affordable supportive housing

Mental Health and Justice Crisis Prevention Program, 416-458-9466, fax 416-289-6843 (referrals)
Assistance for individuals at significant risk of incurring criminal charges, including access to mental health services and supports; home or community location visits

Mental Health Court Support and Diversion Program, Metro East (Scarborough) Court, 416-285-4177
Diversion of individuals from court system to mental health and community support services; court support worker assistance; consultation available for individuals who do not qualify for diversion

New Dimensions and East Metro Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)
Community treatment, rehabilitation and support services for individuals with serious mental illness

Rehabilitation Action Program (RAP)
Intensive, culturally sensitive case management for individuals who experience linguistic and cultural barriers to accessing services

Individual and group counseling, information and referral, food bank and hot meal program, clothing and small furniture, employment and life skills training, entrepreneurship and mentorship (Empowerment and Coaching), year round income tax clinic, community thrift store, and Hub services such as copying, printing, computer access and training; social events and activities

Member of Second Harvest Canada and Helping Hands Food Donation

Drop-in programs, counselling, mentorship, recreational and youth engagement programs, Friday after school drop-in, homework help, youth and parent councils, annual achievement awards and conference, community watch program, publications and research

CanTYD Drop-in Centre
Informal counselling, access to computers and internet, resume building, and information and referral on issues of concern to youth such as housing, employment, health and mental health supports

Medai Konal
Dramatic arts program promoting creativity and skills development

Project Empowerment
For youth involved in the criminal justice system or in anti-social activities, includes one-on-one mentoring and volunteer program suitable for Community Service Orders

Project THAMIL (Tamils Helping and Motivating to Inspire Leadership)
Mentoring, peer networking and outreach, outreach workshops in schools and drop-in centres, Youth Forum workshops and guest speakers, and parent network

Selvy's Circle
Drop-in for young women 14-18 years, held in various high schools, includes leadership development activities and events

Selvan's Circle
Drop-in for young men 14-18 years, held in various high schools, includes leadership development activities and events

Counselling, education, and information and referral

• individual and couples counselling
• general counselling services
• substance use relapse prevention and driving sober programs
• recovery support groups
• domestic abuse and anger management psychoeducation and counselling groups for men and women
• anger management couples workshop

The Youth Justice Committee Program is an alternative to the court process for young persons aged 12-17 inclusive.

• Program offers the young person the opportunity to repair the harm that they may have caused to a person, an organization or the community
• Volunteers facilitate a restorative justice meeting with the young person, their supporters, the person harmed, and their supporters to talk about what happened, clear up any misunderstandings or questions, and decide upon how the young person can make up for their actions
• Once the agreement has been fulfilled, there is no further action taken. Should the young person not fulfill the agreement, they are returned to the referral source (police services or Crown Attorney) to be dealt with further

Programs are available at various hours depending on the season/service. Call for details.

Provides a variety of supports and services to meet the mental health needs of children, youth and their families in the community.

Services

Clinical Services tailored to the individual needs, including:

• play therapy
• individual therapy
• family therapy

Family Skills Building and Support Services including:

• parenting psycho-education and support group
• in-home/in-office family suppport

Brief Therapy - a six week service that provides solution-focussed support

Day Treatment - 6 day classroom-based treatment program

• in partnerhip with local school boards

Sexual Abuse Response Program - a 6-week brief therapy addressing immediate presenting concerns and assesses the need for longer-term therapy

Crisis Intervention - designed to provide immediate services to assist in stabilizing the current crisis

School-Based Services including a series of planned sessions designed to address the identified needs and goals

School-Based Services collabortively with local school boards to provide mental health supports to young people in schools

Respite Services provides overnight respite to children and youth up to the age of 18, with a variety of unique and complex needs

Youth Court Support and Mental Health Diversion Program provides support to young people with identified or suspected mental health needs and that involved in the Youth Justice system within the City of Kawartha Lakes.

The Arson Prevention Program for Children (TAPP-C) involves two main components; fire safety education (provided by the local fire department) and assessment (completed by Chimo)

Live-In Treatment is an intensive service that provides 24-hour care and support to youth residing within program. Chimo has 2 Live-In Treatment programs. Each program serves 8 youth, one for males and one for females from the ages of 12-18.

Single Session Support offered due to the suspension of the Walk-in Clinic to provide timely assistance to individuals to address a single issue related to the social, emotional, and behavioral wellbeing of the child/youth

Partnerships with a number of organizations and agencies in the City of Kawartha Lakes & Haliburton County.

Interviews, matches and monitors adult clients court ordered to complete a certain number of community service hours

• hours must be perfomed in support of non-profit or charitable organizations.

Specialized Youth Services (formerly Attendance Program) -- alternative sentencing program

• group and individual counselling for anger management, substance abuse, violence prevention
• part-time employment program
• skill development workshops and training
• youth group for girls

Youth Justice Committee (YJC) -- court diversion committee for youth with low level offences

• services offered at Newmarket and Sault Ste Marie locations

Community mental health clinic; intensive case management (ICM)

Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) -- comprehensive community based treatment to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness

Justice and Mental Health -- assessment, treatment and case management for clients with a mental health diagnosis who have had involvement with the court system

Probation services for youth in conflict with the law

• Provides case management for probation and custody cases
• Prepares pre-sentence reports
• Enforces court orders, probation orders and community service orders
• Provides community resources for children and youth who appear under the jurisdiction of the Youth Court, Ontario Court of Justice

Provides an alternative to custody for youth ages 12-17 who have committed an offence.

• Offers Reintegration and Community Support for youth who are before youth court and have few support systems in the community
• Offers Extra-judicial Measures and Extra-Judicial Sanctions
• Provides skill building programs such as social skills, substance education, anger management, anti-violence, pre-employment skills, financial literacy and an alternative school program
• All programs assist youth in reducing their risk of re-offending

Provide gender-responsive community supports for people who have been, or are at-risk of being criminalized, while advocating for broader social change to prevent or provide alternatives to incarceration. Programs and services available to all members of the community including men, women, and gender-diverse people.

Community Programs

• One-on-one Programs and Support
  • Anger Solutions
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Goal Setting and Stress Management
  • Self Esteem
  • 6 Session Strength-Based Coaching
• Group Programs
  • Change throughout the year - contact the agency for current groups
• Online Programs
  • Anger Solutions
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Goal Setting and Stress Management
  • Self Esteem
• STEPS - Student Education and Placement Support Program

Drop-In Program - Sun, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat from 9-12pm at 99 Brock Street

• Service Navigation
• Intake Support
• Peer Worker Support
• Community Resources
• Phone and Internet Access
• Warm Beverages and Snacks
• Clothing and Hygeine Products
• Harm Reduction Supplies and Support
• Community Connection

Provides weekly religion-based services and practical assistance to inmates of area correctional facilities and clientele at The Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

• Anger & Conflict Management - 8 week program, professional or self referral.
• Positive Lifestyles program provides support, guidance and direction for people who shoplift or commit other minor criminal offences. The program provides ways of helping participants solve emotional problems and assists them in refraining from further criminal behaviour.
• A Court Support Worker offers spiritual and practical assistance to the accused, victims and their families. Also provides an important information service for professionals and their clients and information about court procedures and the legal system.
• Court programs include: The Positive Lifestyles Program and the provision of community service placements for individuals fulfilling Community Service Orders.

Provides community based services including clinical and non-clinical supports to high risk young offenders to assist in rehabilitation and reintegration into their home communities with the intention of reducing re-offending.

Programs include:

• Community Support
• Intensive Supervision and Support
• Youth Justice Directed Counselling
• Family Program

COVID19 Most services now provided by phone or virtually. Visit cmhahkpr.ca/news/collaborative-covid-19-update for information on specific services

Regular service
Promotes and supports mental health recovery and wellness by working with individuals, families and community partners.

Services Offered include:

• Assertive Outreach Suicide Prevention ( referral only)
• Case Management
• Community Engagement and Education
• Dual Diagnosis Collaborative Consultation Program (D.D.C.C.P.)
• Dual Diagnosis Case Management
• The Road Ahead Mobile Wellness Clinic
• Employment Support
• Four County Crisis
• Trans Peer Outreach
• Groups
• Harrison House
• Hospital to Home (referral only)
• Intake and Brief Services
• Journeying Together
• Justice Services
• Lynx Early Psychosis Intervention
• Ontario Telemedicine Network (O.T.N.)
• Peer Support
• Safe Beds
• Supportive Housing
• Trustee Services

For a full list and description of services available in Peterborough, please check the individual listings or visit cmhahkpr.ca.

Assists those who are involved with the legal system and are dealing with a mental health, addiction or dual diagnosis. Works as an advocate between the crown and defence attorneys.

Services can include:

• assistance inside the court room
• referrals to community resources
• recommendations to the crown and defence councils
• helping consumers navigate the legal system
• assisting consumers to interpret legal documents

Also includes Youth Mental Health Court Services for consumers ages 12-17 years who are involved with the legal system and have mental health issues and/or addictions issues. Will assist with:

• assistance inside the court room
• referrals to community resources
• work with probation managers
• will advocate for the consumer

The program does not provide legal advice.