Searching for Justice And Mental Health Programs

COVID19 -- Resource rooms open for drop in, computers available for use for housing and employment related needs * Harm Reduction Programs back to regular hours

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 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) 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 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 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

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

Residential custodial program

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

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

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, Lincoln Avenue PS

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

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

EarlyON program

• drop-in programs for families with children birth-6 years
• parenting programs and workshops
• school readiness programs
• referrals and community information

EarlyON Child and Family Centres -- see separate entries
Licensed child care centres -- see separate entries

Children and Early Teens

• breakfast, after school and out of school programs (PA Days,holiday/summer camps) for children 6-12 years
• leadership development
• inclusion services for children who need extra support in EarlyON Child and Family Centres
• recreation activities that promote healthy social interaction and help participants maximize potential.

Seniors Programs

• to connect with peers
• participate in various activities/workshops incuding fitness classes
• access to resources and services in the community

Volunteer Services

• volunteer opportunities (i.e. assisting with program delivery, tutoring, special events, etc.)
• student internship/placement experience for high school, College and University students
• community service orders

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

Counselling
Youth Mentorship Program -- matching professional adults with a youth having similar interests
Annual achievement awards
Research
Community Watch program
Directions Magazine

Medai Konal -- arts program promoting creativity and skills development

Project Empowerment -- for youth involved in the criminal justice system or in anti-social activities

• one-on-one mentoring
• volunteer program suitable for Community Service Orders

Project THAMIL (Tamils Helping and Motivating to Inspire Leadership) -- mentoring

• school outreach workshops
• drop-in centres, call for time and locations
• parents network
• youth projects
• girls program
• Youth Forum workshops and guest speakers

Selvy's Circle -- drop-in for young women 14-18 years

• held in various high schools
• annual leadership week and annual leadership conference

Open Doors Program -- after school recreation and homework help

Recreational Drop-ins -- sports and recreation at various high schools

Parent Council -- for parents of students attending after school drop-ins

Education, information and referrals, and counselling programs on a variety of topics including domestic abuse, anger management, substance abuse, addiction, impaired driving; general counselling available

• individual, couples and family counselling
• relapse prevention and driving sober
• recovery support groups
• amily abuse/anger management for men and women
• Driving Sober program for first time offenders
• liaison services with bail, probation and legal council

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

COVID19 In-person and virtual services available; phone and virtual counselling to frontline health workers and their families, and others members of the public, in Ontario; also assists permanent residents, convention refugees, student visa and work permit holders with Employment Insurance (EI)and Canada Emergency Resource Benefit (CERB) applications

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Linguistically and culturally sensitive counselling and settlement services for individuals and families

Counselling and Psychotherapy
Individual, group, couple, marital and family counselling and mental health psychotherapy, for issues such as elder abuse, family violence, wife assault, male batterers, incest, sexual assault, offenders, bereavement, problem gambling, substance abuse; crisis intervention; referrals to community partners as necessary

• consultation for human service providers
• satellite offices (limited hours, by appointment only) in Toronto (602 Queen St W), Markham (5665 14th Ave), Mississauga (720 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Unit 2), and Unionville (600 Village Pkwy)

Family programs, including parenting and family life education, and youth counselling and leadership development

Partner Assault Response (PAR)
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict

• victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
• group counselling in Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese

Settlement Program
Orientation, needs and eligibility assessments, interpretation and translation; information and referral topics include immigration, issues of concern to refugees and foreign domestic workers, citizenship, social assistance benefits, legal aid, housing, child care, English classes, and education and employment training

• computer access
• job search and employment counselling
• assistance in accessing services

Housing and Transitional Support Program
Counselling, information and referrals, crisis intervention and case management for women who have experienced violence, and their children

• community services information on issues such as housing, legal, financial, health care, immigration, children's services
• settlement support including assistance setting up safety plan, ongoing counselling and support

COVID-19 -- some programs temporarily adapted to operate virtually

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Direct Accountability Program -- adult court diversion program

COVID-19 -- accepting new client referrals

• telephone, online and video appointments

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Adult Services

Reintegration Program -- for individuals 18 years and older and families who may have experienced or are at risk of experiencing contact with the law

• case management, brief support including goal planning, accessing employment, job and life skills, housing and food security
• referrals to community resources, client advocacy

Reintegration Program - Women's Support -- for individuals who identify as women and are18 years and older and families who may have experienced or are at risk of experiencing contact with the law

• case management, brief support including goal planning, accessing employment, job and life skills, housing and food security
• referrals to community resources, client advocacy

Record Suspension Support -- for individuals 18 years and older who were convicted of a criminal offence and have completed their sentence

• assists in determination of eligibility and application process to have criminal record kept separate and apart

Partner Assault Response -- 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict

• victims/partners of the offended provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress

MAPS Program -- for individuals 18 years and older who are currently on probation who may have experienced or are experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge

• offers one-on-one support with a Peer Support Worker to explore recovery goals and provide connections to community supports and services
• offers support in attending various appointments such as probation, court, counselling sessions

Mindset Anger Management Program -- 8 week anger management program for individuals 18 years and old

Youth Services

Healthy Youth Preventative Education (HYPE) Program -- for youth 11-25

• small group sessions that promote positive healthy relationships and target a wide range of abusive and violent behaviours and addictions among adolescents

Youth Counselling Program -- for youth 11-29

• individualized one-on-one support, weekly sessions for youth to discuss issues affecting their lives such as mental health, substance use, bullying, stress relationship conflict and criminal justice involvement
• counsellor works collaboratively with the youth to enhance their understanding, overcome challenges and meet goals

Boys and Girls Clubs

• school aged daycare
• afterschool programs, March break and summer camp
• local lead agency for EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- see branch listings for details

Youth Justice Services

• Extra Judicial Sanctions, Extra Judicial Measures Program, Scarborough Youth Justice Committee -- court diversion for youth with low level offences and with referral by police and court system
• partnership with Operation Springboard

Employment Support Programs -- gateway, Toronto Youth Job Corps (TYJC) and Targeting Women in Skills Training (TWIST) (see separate entries)

Seniors programs (55 years and older) --recreational, fitness and wellness programs

• West Scarborough Seniors Club
• Scarborough Italian Association -- programs for Italian community including congregate dining for Italian-speaking seniors
• South Asian Seniors -- programs for Bengali speaking seniors

Aquatics and Wellness programs -- pool and land based fitness and other programs

Case management intake through Access Point, call 1-888-640-1934 or visit www.theaccesspoint.ca

Community Support Program
Intensive case management including assistance meeting basic needs, maintaining stable income, finding and maintaining housing, participating in employment, educational, vocational or social activities, and developing community supports

Pathways for Seniors
Community support program for Tamil-speaking seniors in North York, contact 416-499-5969 ext 275

• individualized support for seniors experiencing age-related disabilities including depression, anxiety and dementia
• input and guidance to family members at risk of caregiver burnout
• weekly wellness and health promotion drop-in groups open to all Tamil-speaking seniors

Also participates in Mental Health and Justice Initiative case management (referrals from designated agencies only)
Case management for French-speaking adults 16-65 years, contact Centre francophone de Toronto, Passages (see separate listing)

Youth justice services * case management and community resource referrals, supervision and enforcement of court orders including probation, community service, custody supervision, extrajudicial sanctions, etc.

Debt and money management programs and education

• credit and budget counselling, debt management programs for individuals, couples and families having financial and credit management issues
• delivers services to the Community Service Order for Adults and the Youth Diversions/Referral Programs (through police referrals only)

Counselling and family support services, including child and adolescent therapy, anger management, court diversion services, youth day camp, outreach to street youth, and professional consultation and support program for community agencies

Family Support Program
Assessment and treatment planning, crisis intervention, and individual therapy for children, youth and adults

• child management sessions
• strategies for enriching school performance
• aftercare follow-up for youth discharged from residential treatment or foster care
• parenting courses for teen mothers and families with young children or teens

Child and Adolescent Therapy Program
Individual and family therapy, and parent consultation, for children and youth 3-16 years who are coping with anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, poor self-esteem, bullying, abuse and trauma, and adjustment challenges to significant changes such as moving, new school, adoption or foster care, or birth of a sibling

• play therapy
• cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)
• trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural therapy (TF-CBT)

Anger Management Clinic
11-week individual or group course on personal control for children, youth and adults

Get Off The Streets (GOTS)
7-week summer day camp program for youth 13-19 years in designated high risk areas, includes leadership, mentoring, life and social skills, includes sports, outings and cultural events, and volunteer hours opportunity for high school students

JumpAhead After School Program
For students 12-18 years, includes development of social and academic skills, and therapeutic support to transition from elementary to high school and navigate social situations

Community and Outreach Support
Crisis support including safe beds, respite bed for caregivers, food, clothing and shoe bank

• psychiatric assessment and monitoring, short-term support
• 24/7 warm line

Housing Services
24 hour staff supported transitional housing, semi-supported independent units in the community

Mental Health and Justice Program
Information, referral and advocacy

• accompaniment
• life skills training

See separate listings for Margaret's Toronto East Drop-In at 323 Dundas St E, and Yonge/Bloor 24-hour Respite Site at 21 Park Rd

Mental health and community support services, including case management, supportive housing, short-term residential beds, day programs, court and justice related services, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, homeless services

Restorative justice programs including prevention, intervention and reintegration

• Schools programs
• Restorative Youth Circles (RYC) -- diversion from criminal justice system, peer and individual circles
• Leaders of Tomorrow

Services also at Ontario Court of Justice (Toronto) 10 Armoury St, 416-960-9778

COVID19 -- most staff working remotely, call or email for program intake and support

In-person court services, and visits to Vanier Centre suspended, Market Place closed due to COVID restrictions

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Transitional housing, counselling, community, court and outreach programs

Phyllis Haslam Residence -- transitional residence for women on parole

• staffed 24 hours
• individual and group counselling, practical assistance
• referral and support to plan for release
• capacity 14, also 2 satellite apartments for independent community living, 1 for woman with a child

General Counselling -- individual and group counselling supports and workshops for women in the community dealing with social, economic and justice issues

• provides information pertaining to legal rights, health and safety and alternatives to at-risk behaviours
• programs include parenting, immigrant family law, anger management, theft and fraud, healing from abuse and trauma, domestic/gender based violence, substance abuse and gambling support

Reintegration Counselling -- individual and group counselling for women on provincial probation and parole

• clients provided with skills to develop alternatives to theft, fraud, substance use behaviours and poor decision making

Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM) --individual and group counselling and psycho-educational support for women who have experienced gender-based trauma

Direct Accountability Program (DAP) -- provides alternatives to prosecution for individuals charged with minor criminal offences, operates at the College Park court

Partner Abuse Response program -- 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict

• victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress

BEST (Building Employment Strategies Together) -- individual and group support for women to develop a job search plan

• communication skills, resume writing, financial literacy, identifying career training programs and job placement

My Start-Up Entrepreneurship Program -- self-employment entrepreneurship training and support program for women who want to start their own business

• idea generator sessions, employment skills workshop, support developing business ideas and low interest loans
• in partnership with Rise Asset Development at University of Toronto

Record Suspension (Pardon) Information Services -- assistance with submitting a pardon application with the National Parole Board of Canada

Talk and Listen Phone Line, 1-855-924-3708 -- assists women calling from institutions to navigate the criminal justice system

• information and resources on legal information, housing, mental health services, reintegration, release planning
• does not make third part calls or call on anyone's behalf

College Park Court Program -- practical assistance and support, information to women and their families navigating the court system

• assistance with referrals, information and resources
• free snacks, clothing, personal hygiene items for women released on bail

Vanier Centre for Women -- social and recreation program, provides information and resources about Elizabeth Fry Toronto and other community supports

The Market Place -- for marginalized women particularly those recently released from incarceration

• in-house service provides free personalized shopping allowing women to pick up clothing, food, supplies and other needed items

COVID19 For information on limited services by telephone or in-person, contact worker at 416-979-1700 and press #, or visit website for updates

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Consumer/survivor operated community mental health services

• case management and individual support
• Mental Health and Justice services
• education and information workshops
• supportive information, referrals, advocacy
• support groups and peer support
• opportunities to develop computer skills, communication skills
• develop friendships and peer support network
• counselling and crisis prevention for members
• social and recreational activities

Resource Centre, Bulletin, bulletin@soundtimes.com includes information and resources related to mental health or addiction services and issues, and consumer/survivor experiences

Community services

• support the healing, rehabilitation and meaningful re-integration of Indigenous women offenders
• development of healing lodge, Indigenous probation and bed bails
• cultural support, traditional knowledge and resources
• community engagement workshops