Searching for Justice And Mental Health Programs

Provides alternatives and options for individuals experiencing serious mental illness who become involved in the criminal justice system.
This program is comprised of three components:

• 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

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.

Youth are diverted from the formal youth justice process, while holding them accountable for their actions in a community context. Each young person is designed a program of measures that addresses their risks and needs of the person(s) harmed in the community.

These programs are funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. The Extrajudicial Measures Program is offered in partnership with Hamilton Police Services. The Extrajudicial Sanctions Program is offered in partnership with the Hamilton Crown Attorney's Office and Hamilton Youth Probation Services.

This is a highly structured intensive community based alternative to custody for youth who have come in contact with the law. Youth engage in cognitive programming based on prevention, rehabilitation, and reintegration. The program supports youth and assists them in achieving their goals, motivating and facilitating change.

This program is funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.

The Adult Diversion program diverts selected offenders from the normal court process, while still being accountable for their offence. Upon successful completion of the Adult Diversion Agreement, all further criminal proceedings relating to the charge against the offender will be terminated.

Individualized program that provides intervention and support to justice involved youth, and their caregivers, living with FASD (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder) or querying diagnosis. The program is comprised of a family support worker and youth worker who will provide assistance to caregivers and youth as they navigate the judicial system. Open to community referrals.

This program is funded by the Department of Justice Canada.

A Community Justice Worker attends court daily and works with the offender and the Crown on referrals for diversion. The Community Justice Worker works collaboratively to determine, implement, and monitor sanctions, which may include:

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

Direct Accountability also includes three programs which are educational and informational in nature as part of this program: alcohol and drug awareness, anger management, stop shop theft.

This program is funded by the Ministry of the Attorney General.

Provides community supervision, surveillance and counselling to probationers, parolees and other adult offenders on conditional sentence. Prepares adult pre-sentence reports as ordered by the courts and pre-parole reports for the Ontario Parole and Earned Release Board. Referral to community agencies for assistance.

Community Service Order Program (CS0) - court ordered alternative to custody or prison, where offender provides a set number of hours of voluntary service to the community.

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

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

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

This office makes social inquiries on behalf of the criminal courts and supervises and counsel persons placed on probation and parole. Referrals are made from the criminal courts

Services include:

• 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

Reintegration services for all formally incarcerated people seeking supports in areas of housing advocacy, income support, mental health & addictions support, social connections and life skills

• Discharge Planning
• Drop-In Counselling
• Outreach
• Peer Mentorship

Stride: Circle of Support (Stride Nights)

• runs Wed evenings from 4 pm-6 pm
• volunteers and women meet weekly to enjoy a shared activity and meal
• allows women to build informal networks of support that assist them with their reintegration
• registration is not required, all levels of participation welcome

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

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

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

Responds to problems of crime in community through service to persons involved in criminal justice system

• 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

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

COVID19 For information on in-person, telephone and virtual services, call Youth Intake Specialist at 905-890-5222 ext 2262, or visit www.wheretostart.ca

Community mental health programs including individual and family counselling, and counselling and support for youth struggling with mental health and substance use

• 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

Some programs in partnership with other community agencies

Various complex capable addiction treatment programs and services offered in the community utilizing a harm reduction philosophy. Community-based program and service options include:

Community Withdrawal Support Service: set of services offering an alternative to residential withdrawal management

Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinics (RAAM): Specialized medical clinic designed for people who are experiencing health issues related to their drug and/or alcohol use.

Drug Treatment Court: Specialized court process for non-violent offenders with addiction issues

Let's Grow Together: Half-day support group for women in the Guelph-Wellington community who are pregnant or parenting children (6 years and younger) and are dealing with substance use issues

Specialized Addiction Support Coordination: For specialized populations (geriatric, acquired brain injury, developmental disability, complex mental health) living with addiction issues; education and consultation to professionals working with these populations

Specialized Outreach Services: Integrated team of peers and professionals offering flexible outreach services to homeless or street-involved people with addiction, mental health, or concurrent issues

Supportive Addiction and Mental Health Housing: A range of supports for people with complex addiction and concurrent mental health needs who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or who are considered inadequately housed, without secure and / or maintained housing

Supported Recovery Room: 72-hour stabilization program for people recovering from a mental health or substance related crisis. Eligibility criteria information is available through SRR (519-362-9855)

Addiction Court Support: Outreach-based support for community residents whose substance use has resulted in criminal charges.

Peer 2 Peer Overdose Response Programs: Matches Overdose Response peers with people who have overdosed by meeting them at the hospital Emergency Department to offer harm reduction and recovery support to them, their family and friends.

Rural Wellington Addictions Service: delivered in partnership with the Upper Grand Family Health Team. Provides clients with in-person assessments, treatment/care planning and counselling services.

This service works together with the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinics (RAAM) and Community Withdrawal Support Service (CWSS) to provide addictions support to residents of Wellington County.

COVID19 Contact for information on in-person, telephone or virtual services, or visit EveryMind website

Access to Mental Health Service for Children and Youth in Peel, WhereToStart.ca
Coordinated, centralized intake and access for children, youth and families seeking mental health services, call 905-451-4655 or request intake online; free webinars for parents/caregivers, register online

• 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

Online support program
For youth 14-24 years who have previously received mental health or counselling services; 8-weeks peer group support followed by 8-weeks individual support; contact for details

COVID19 All CMHA Peel Dufferin offices closed to walk-in service

For crisis situations call 24.7 Crisis Support Peel Dufferin at 905-278-9036 or 1-888-811-2222 (Caledon & Dufferin)

For support, assessment and access to programs call Intake at 905-451-2123 or 1-877-451-2123, Monday to Friday 8 am-8 pm

Staff available through teleconferencing during regular business hours, all non-essential in-person meetings suspended, and internal events, training and workshops postponed; visit website for updates and information

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Comprehensive wraparound service teams for individuals with complex needs and severe mental health issues

• 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

Education and training to the larger community on stigma surrounding mental health and addictions issues

BounceBack Ontario, 1-866-345-0224, bouncebackontario.ca
Online and virtual mental health supports (see separate listing Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario)

Community programs

Group and individual counselling including theft prevention, anger management, drug and alcohol counselling

Court programs

Diversion and alternate measure programs including community service and counselling

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

Youth programs

Court support for youth

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

Transitional housing

Ellen House -- halfway house for women 18 years and older, capacity 10

• counselling, release planning

Marjorie Amos Residence -- open custody/open detention facility for young women 12-17 years, capacity 10

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

Outreach/Preventative Education programs

Female Mobile Support (FMS), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- for female youth 12-24 who have been involved, are still involved or at risk of sexual exploitation

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

Building Resiliency in Girls, 905-459-1315 ext 425 -- prevention/intervention based program addressing the social, emotional and cultural needs of girls 12-18 years

Empowering Against Exploitation (EAE), 905-459-1315 ext 247 -- preventative education program for young women 12-24 years to address online safety and sexual exploitation in the community

Empowering Young Men (EYM), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- preventative education program for young men 12-24 years addressing sexual exploitation, its harm and ways they can work towards ending sexual harm

Change is Choice program -- addresses problems with substance abuse, and anger management and criminal thinking in order to motivate women at Vanier Centre for Women to enter more intensive rehabilitation

Girls in the Know -- mentorship program for female youth at Syl Aps focusing on self-awareness, empowerment and self-respect