Searching for Justice And Mental Health Programs

Provides services to young persons ages 12 to 17 years (at the time of their offence):

• supervises the delivery of direct services
• provides case management to youth in conflict with the law
• services may include probation, custody supervision, extrajudicial sanctions

ADAPT offers a variety of Community Justice programs to youth and adults, providing assessment, counselling and case management services, assistance can also be provided to the family or caregivers

Extra-Judicial Programming (EJM and EJS) (ages 12-17)

• Extrajudicial Sanctions (EJS) is a program that gives young people an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and to make amends by completing certain tasks, after being charged with an offence
• Extrajudicial Measures (EJM) is a program that gives young people, who are willing to participate, an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and to make amends by completing certain tasks (option available to police instead of laying a formal charge)
• involvement with ADAPT may be one of the tasks assigned as part of the EJS/EJM contract

Youth Justice Program

• provides screenings, assessment and counselling services to young people involved with Halton Youth Justice Services who are experiencing issues related to drug and /or alcohol use
• referrals are initiated by Halton Youth Justice Services
• support is also provided to family members of the young person

Probation and Parole Program

• provides alcohol/drug use and problem gambling assessments for probation and parole clients as required by a court order and/or parole certificate
• these screenings, in conjunction with the Probation and Parole Officer, determine the level of service required to meet the counselling condition of the order
• services include group and individual counselling and referrals to community programs/services tailored to the needs of the individual

Drug Court Program

• the Halton Drug Treatment Court (HDTC) is a judicially-supervised drug treatment and rehabilitation program for offenders whose criminal conduct is motivated by drug addiction
• expected to take 9 to 12 months to complete
• participation is voluntary and includes an application and screening process by the Federal Crown Attorney's office and the Court Liaison worker
• once accepted, ADAPT is the lead provider to address the substance addiction and the individual is assigned an addiction worker

Safe Beds

• a short-term residential bed program (Mental Health & Justice Beds) providing individuals living with mental illness, and recent or current involvement with the criminal justice system, with a 30-day stay with onsite 24-hour supports to assist in resolving the current crisis and creating strategies for long-term interventions
• referrals are made by Halton Regional Police and admission to the program is based on a screening with Safe Beds program staff
• Canadian Metal Health Association (CMHA), Supportive Housing Halton (SHH) and ADAPT work in collaboration to provide individuals with a service delivery model that is comprehensive
• if the individual is in need of addiction services, the ADAPT Safe Beds Addiction Worker will be assigned to provide services

Family Services:

• provides support for family members of all ages, who are exhibiting moderate to severe behavioural difficulties, and for individuals who may also be experiencing social, emotional and psychiatric difficulties
• focused on supporting families and the individual by addressing and stabilizing challenging behaviours
• services are provided wherever the client is and are offered independently or in conjunction with other public and private services

Specialized Behavioural Support Services:

• provides specialized behavioural support services to agencies, organizations and institutions that work with children, adolescents, adults and seniors who are experiencing behavioural, social, emotional and psychiatric difficulties
• provided in a variety of settings including residential facilities, day programs, hospitals, schools, long term care facilities, foster homes and community programs
• supports youth justice programs for individuals aged 12 to 17 in conflict with the law, to assist with community integration and support

• community service work
• letter of apology
• charitable donation
• restitution
• referral to program options
• or alternative service within the community

Offers a support group for individuals who have had contact with the criminal justice system. Program assists with transitioning back into the community after a period of incarceration.

• Mental Health Court Diversion
  • Education regarding consumer issues, mental illness, mental health services, and the mental health system
  • Connects persons considered appropriate for diversion to access services and supports
  • Provides consultation to the judiciary on cases referred for diversion
  • Provides consultation for persons not deemed suitable for diversion
  • Support and information for family members and significant others
• Intensive Case Management
  • Provides services to individuals who are not eligible for mental health court diversion
  • Helps support individuals with a serious mental illness, a concurrent disorder, or a dual diagnosis
  • Provides outreach, court support, and support plans based on identified need in order to prevent further involvement with the criminal justice system
  • Connections to longer term case management services, rehabilitative programs, medical treatment, accessing appropriate financial entitlements and appropriate housing
  • Support and information for family members and significant others
• Release from Custody Program
  • Provides short-term assistance to individuals being released from correctional custody to facilitate a stable transition
  • Connections to longer term case management services, rehabilitative programs, medical treatment, accessing appropriate financial entitlements and appropriate housing
  • Support and information for family members and significant others
  • Consultation for people who are not deemed suitable for diversion
  • Supportive counselling

The Halton Youth Justice Program (HYJP) deals with young persons between the ages of 12-17 years who have committed a criminal offence in the community

• designed to deal with youth in conflict with the law
• holds youth accountable for their actions
• offers opportunities for youth to deal with the underlying issues contributing to their criminal behaviour
• the program has a close relationship with other community agencies to assist young people and their families
• the program offers youth an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and appreciate their impact on victims and the community by addressing errant behaviours prior to a criminal charge being laid

ADAPT offers a variety of Community Justice programs to youth and adults, providing assessment, counselling and case management services, assistance can also be provided to the family or caregivers

Extra-Judicial Programming (EJM and EJS) (ages 12-17)

• Extrajudicial Sanctions (EJS) is a program that gives young people an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and to make amends by completing certain tasks, after being charged with an offence
• Extrajudicial Measures (EJM) is a program that gives young people, who are willing to participate, an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and to make amends by completing certain tasks (option available to police instead of laying a formal charge)
• involvement with ADAPT may be one of the tasks assigned as part of the EJS/EJM contract

Youth Justice Program

• provides screenings, assessment and counselling services to young people involved with Halton Youth Justice Services who are experiencing issues related to drug and /or alcohol use
• referrals are initiated by Halton Youth Justice Services
• support is also provided to family members of the young person

Probation and Parole Program

• provides alcohol/drug use and problem gambling assessments for probation and parole clients as required by a court order and/or parole certificate
• these screenings, in conjunction with the Probation and Parole Officer, determine the level of service required to meet the counselling condition of the order
• services include group and individual counselling and referrals to community programs/services tailored to the needs of the individual

Drug Court Program

• the Halton Drug Treatment Court (HDTC) is a judicially-supervised drug treatment and rehabilitation program for offenders whose criminal conduct is motivated by drug addiction
• expected to take 9 to 12 months to complete
• participation is voluntary and includes an application and screening process by the Federal Crown Attorney's office and the Court Liaison worker
• once accepted, ADAPT is the lead provider to address the substance addiction and the individual is assigned an addiction worker

Safe Beds

• a short-term residential bed program (Mental Health & Justice Beds) providing individuals living with mental illness, and recent or current involvement with the criminal justice system, with a 30-day stay with onsite 24-hour supports to assist in resolving the current crisis and creating strategies for long-term interventions
• referrals are made by Halton Regional Police and admission to the program is based on a screening with Safe Beds program staff
• Canadian Metal Health Association (CMHA), Supportive Housing Halton (SHH) and ADAPT work in collaboration to provide individuals with a service delivery model that is comprehensive
• if the individual is in need of addiction services, the ADAPT Safe Beds Addiction Worker will be assigned to provide services

ADAPT offers a variety of Community Justice programs to youth and adults, providing assessment, counselling and case management services, assistance can also be provided to the family or caregivers

Extra-Judicial Programming (EJM and EJS) (ages 12-17)

• Extrajudicial Sanctions (EJS) is a program that gives young people an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and to make amends by completing certain tasks, after being charged with an offence
• Extrajudicial Measures (EJM) is a program that gives young people, who are willing to participate, an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and to make amends by completing certain tasks (option available to police instead of laying a formal charge)
• involvement with ADAPT may be one of the tasks assigned as part of the EJS/EJM contract

Youth Justice Program

• provides screenings, assessment and counselling services to young people involved with Halton Youth Justice Services who are experiencing issues related to drug and /or alcohol use
• referrals are initiated by Halton Youth Justice Services
• support is also provided to family members of the young person

Probation and Parole Program

• provides alcohol/drug use and problem gambling assessments for probation and parole clients as required by a court order and/or parole certificate
• these screenings, in conjunction with the Probation and Parole Officer, determine the level of service required to meet the counselling condition of the order
• services include group and individual counselling and referrals to community programs/services tailored to the needs of the individual

Drug Court Program

• the Halton Drug Treatment Court (HDTC) is a judicially-supervised drug treatment and rehabilitation program for offenders whose criminal conduct is motivated by drug addiction
• expected to take 9 to 12 months to complete
• participation is voluntary and includes an application and screening process by the Federal Crown Attorney's office and the Court Liaison worker
• once accepted, ADAPT is the lead provider to address the substance addiction and the individual is assigned an addiction worker

Safe Beds

• a short-term residential bed program (Mental Health & Justice Beds) providing individuals living with mental illness, and recent or current involvement with the criminal justice system, with a 30-day stay with onsite 24-hour supports to assist in resolving the current crisis and creating strategies for long-term interventions
• referrals are made by Halton Regional Police and admission to the program is based on a screening with Safe Beds program staff
• Canadian Metal Health Association (CMHA), Supportive Housing Halton (SHH) and ADAPT work in collaboration to provide individuals with a service delivery model that is comprehensive
• if the individual is in need of addiction services, the ADAPT Safe Beds Addiction Worker will be assigned to provide services

COVID-19 Service Change: FREE call in counselling is being provided via phone rather than in-person. Call 289-291-5396 to be contacted by a counsellor within 24 business hours. 24/7 COAST Crisis Line is available at 1-877-825-9011

Programs and services include:

Case Management

• helps people manage symptoms in positive ways, get the right care, find a place to live, make healthy choices, and connect to others who can help

Information and Referral

• provides information on mental health, addictions, and services to promote improved health and well-being
• provides current and comprehensive information for people who have a mental health and/or addiction concerns as well as family members, friends, physicians, health care workers, or service providers

Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST)

• provides telephone support and mobile intervention to persons who are in crisis and have a mental health concern

Education and Training

• offer a range of workshops, courses, training, groups, and services to promote positive health and create a supportive community

Free Walk-In Counselling: temporarily on hold until further notice * service is being provided via phone rather than in person * call 289-291-5396 and a counsellor will contact within 24 hours, Mon-Fri


Transitional Case Management Program:

• Dual Diagnosis Program: for people who have both a mental health concern and /or intellectual disability
• Justice Services: providing assistance and court support services for people who have a mental health/addiction concern and are involved in the criminal justice system
• Court Support: for people who have a mental health and/or addiction concern and are accused of an offence * help patients get the mental health and/or addictions support they need while they are in the midst of court proceedings, such as the community treatment court
• Release from Custody: help people to reintegrate back into the community in a safe and supportive manner

Peer Support Program

• virtual peer support groups * weekly drop-in groups * email peermentors@cmhahrb.ca for more information

Services and Programs:

• COAST - Crisis Outreach and Support Team
• Education and Training
• Equilibrium - Mood Disorder Support Group

Staff assist individuals experiencing employment, mental health, addiction, relationship, parenting or self management problems through direct service or referrals to appropriate agencies.

Services include:

• Anger & Emotion Management - for adults and youth (fee for service)
• Short term Individual Counselling for Youth and Adults
• Sexting Program - Youth
• Healthy Partner Relationship Program (fee for service)
• Hate Crimes Education and Prevention - counselling and workshops
• Effective Communication
• Life skills programs
• Information & referral to community services
• Record Suspension (Pardon)
• Parenting Program

• preparation of pre-disposition sentence reports assisting the court in the sentencing of criminal cases
• supervision, counselling and enforcement of persons placed on probation or released on parole
• Community Service Order Program - court-ordered alternative to custody or prison which requires the offender to provide a set number of hours of voluntary service to the community. Not-for-profit organizations requiring volunteer assistance contact Community Service Order Program Coordinator to arrange placement

• intensive short-term crisis intervention
• child, youth and parent counselling
• youth justice programs, including diversion and rehabilitation
• transitions to adult services
• parenting support, courses and groups
• housing supports
• educational groups for youth
• volunteer opportunities

• 24/7 crisis response
• prevention and early intervention
• individual, group and family counselling
• Wraparound Process
• consultation for families at child care centres and EarlyON Child and Family Centres
• Best Start programs
• day treatment, school-based programs, residential treatment
• case management for children with complex mental health needs
• respite services
• arson prevention
• child witness preparation
• sexual abuse treatment
• youth assessment by court referral

ADAPT offers a variety of Community Justice programs to youth and adults, providing assessment, counselling and case management services, assistance can also be provided to the family or caregivers

Extra-Judicial Programming (EJM and EJS) (ages 12-17)

• Extrajudicial Sanctions (EJS) is a program that gives young people an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and to make amends by completing certain tasks, after being charged with an offence
• Extrajudicial Measures (EJM) is a program that gives young people, who are willing to participate, an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and to make amends by completing certain tasks (option available to police instead of laying a formal charge)
• involvement with ADAPT may be one of the tasks assigned as part of the EJS/EJM contract

Youth Justice Program

• provides screenings, assessment and counselling services to young people involved with Halton Youth Justice Services who are experiencing issues related to drug and /or alcohol use
• referrals are initiated by Halton Youth Justice Services
• support is also provided to family members of the young person

Probation and Parole Program

• provides alcohol/drug use and problem gambling assessments for probation and parole clients as required by a court order and/or parole certificate
• these screenings, in conjunction with the Probation and Parole Officer, determine the level of service required to meet the counselling condition of the order
• services include group and individual counselling and referrals to community programs/services tailored to the needs of the individual

Drug Court Program

• the Halton Drug Treatment Court (HDTC) is a judicially-supervised drug treatment and rehabilitation program for offenders whose criminal conduct is motivated by drug addiction
• expected to take 9 to 12 months to complete
• participation is voluntary and includes an application and screening process by the Federal Crown Attorney's office and the Court Liaison worker
• once accepted, ADAPT is the lead provider to address the substance addiction and the individual is assigned an addiction worker

Safe Beds

• a short-term residential bed program (Mental Health & Justice Beds) providing individuals living with mental illness, and recent or current involvement with the criminal justice system, with a 30-day stay with onsite 24-hour supports to assist in resolving the current crisis and creating strategies for long-term interventions
• referrals are made by Halton Regional Police and admission to the program is based on a screening with Safe Beds program staff
• Canadian Metal Health Association (CMHA), Supportive Housing Halton (SHH) and ADAPT work in collaboration to provide individuals with a service delivery model that is comprehensive
• if the individual is in need of addiction services, the ADAPT Safe Beds Addiction Worker will be assigned to provide services

• Court support program -- practical assistance, support, information to women in and out of custody

• Follow up and aftercare program -- assists young women leaving custody with reintegration
• support, advocacy and referrals to community resources for counselling, education, employment, housing

• counselling, release planning

• helps reintegration into the community
• supervision and guidance
• educational upgrading
• life skills

• Monday-Sunday 24 hours
• support and services including housing, life skills, counseling, medical care and mentoring and advocacy
• referrals to community resources

• short and long-term counselling and case management for individuals with mental health and substance use issues
• grants and financial support individuals experiencing housing issues
• mobile outreach for people living on the streets or who are under-housed and have mental health and addiction issues
• court support, and pre-charge diversion program (Caledon)
• system navigation and case management for seniors experiencing neglect and abuse

• Aids in crime prevention through community education, creative programming, and service to individuals and families in need
  
• Presentations on crime, criminal justice system, offenders, and agency services
  
• Speakers available

• provides verified information to court about individuals' suitability for program
• provides community supervision, counselling and support to individuals waiting for resolution of court matters
• case management support for mentally ill offenders in partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association, Peel

• visiting
• correspondence
• counselling and referrals
• pre-release planning

• anger and emotion management groups
• addiction counselling
• life skills
• referrals

• advocacy
• housing assistance
• access to computers and internet, printers, fax and phones
• needle exchange
• Voice Mail Service -- persons who qualify receive personal phone number to leave or retrieve messages from any phone
• resource centre

• Court support program -- practical assistance, support, information to women in and out of custody

• Follow up and aftercare program -- assists young women leaving custody with reintegration
• support, advocacy, and referrals to community resources for counselling, education. employment, housing

• counselling, release planning

• helps reintegration into the community
• supervision and guidance
• educational upgrading
• life skills

• Monday-Sunday 24 hours
• support and services including housing, life skills, counselling, medical care and mentoring and advocacy
• referrals to community resources