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COVID-19 Update:
Services being offered using a combination of face to face and virtual routes. There is no in-court support at this time. Court Support is available to individuals (16+ years) with a mental health issue who come into contact with the criminal justice system. Staff members assess, assist, and advocate for Mental Health Diversion. They develop service care plans, and provide consultation and support throughout the court process.

Mental Health Court Diversion:
* People living with a serious mental illness, brain injury or a developmental disability may access alternatives to criminal prosecution.
* Crown Attorney determines whether mental health diversion is appropriate or if the person should be prosecuted for the charge(s)
* Court Support worker develops a treatment plan to divert the individual out of the criminal justice system and back into the mental health system
* Supports are available to reduce the possibility of recidivism

Community Treatment Court (CTC):
* CTC is a specialized court with emphasis on treatment and recovery. To receive support, individuals must be willing to plead guilty to their existing charges.
* Holds the accused accountable for the actions while providing effective treatment and/or support in the least restrictive fashion
* The emphasis will be on providing people suffering from mental illness with a venue to address the issues that brought them into conflict with the law
* Protects both the rights of the public and the accused while at the same time maintains the integrity of the criminal justice system

COVID-19 Update:

CMHA TVAMHS is open for Crisis and Outreach Services Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm at the Woodstock Branch located at 522 Peel St. Woodstock, ON.

Individuals can also access 24/7 support via phone or online by calling Reach Out at 1-866-933-2023 or online at www.reachout247.ca. Individuals are encouraged to use phone or online channels if at all possible.

Oxford Self Help Drop In is closed until further notice. All group programming has been put on hold. Online group programming can be accessed through our FaceBook group at www.facebook.com/groups/OxfordSelfHelp/

Walk In Counselling: Can be accessed in Woodstock on Saturday's from 11 - 4 p.m. at 522 Peel St. Woodstock. Walk In Clinics in Ingersoll and Tillsonburg are on hold until further notice.

The Canadian Mental Association Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services - Woodstock Branch has many services to offer. These include:

* Oxford Self Help Peer Support Program
* 24 Hour Crisis and Outreach Program
* Applies Suicide Intervention Skills Training
* Case Management Services
* Court Diversion and Court Support Services
* Dual Diagnosis Support Services
* Living Life to the Full
* S.O.A.R (Seniors Outreach and Recovery)
* Suicide Bereavement Mutual Support Group
* Supportive Housing

Programs enable youth and adults to take responsibility for their actions through community work, education, skill development, victim awareness and lifestyle choices * clients are referred by the courts, probation and police, and the community * programming can be accessed through a variety of entry-points: prevention, diversion, and post-sentence and includes mediation from a restorative perspective * for a full list of programs, please visit our website: www.optionsforjustice.ca

COVID-19 Update:
Wellkin Child & Youth Mental Wellness is making every effort to promote the safety and well-being of the children, youth and families we support.

As part of our effort in addressing the impact of COVID-19, we are committed to taking precautionary and preventative measures across our agency, while ensuring children, youth and families have the support they need during these unique times.

We are prepared to continue to provide essential mental health services for children and youth to ensure they receive the care they need.

Please follow our social media and website for updated information about our programs and services.

Wellkin has many services to offer. These include:

* Pittock Day Treatment Program
* Intensive Family Service Program
* School Community Intervention Partnership (SCIP)
* Youth Justice
* Autistm Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Children & Youth Transition Support Program
* Oxford Respite Network
* Early Years Program
* Adult Protective Services (APSW)
* Counselling Services
* Crisis Response & Urgent Care

Programs enable youth and adults to take responsibility for their actions through community work, education, skill development, victim awareness and lifestyle choices * clients are referred by the courts, probation and police, and the community * programming can be accessed through a variety of entry-points: prevention, diversion, and post-sentence and includes mediation from a restorative perspective * for a full list of programs, please visit our website: www.optionsforjustice.ca

COVID-19 Update:

CMHA TVAMHS is open for Crisis and Outreach Services Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm at the Woodstock Branch located at 522 Peel St. Woodstock, ON.

Individuals can also access 24/7 support via phone or online by calling Reach Out at 1-866-933-2023 or online at www.reachout247.ca. Individuals are encouraged to use phone or online channels if at all possible.

Oxford Self Help Drop In is closed until further notice. All group programming has been put on hold. Online group programming can be accessed through our FaceBook group at www.facebook.com/groups/OxfordSelfHelp/

Walk In Counselling: Can be accessed in Woodstock on Saturday's from 11 - 4 p.m. at 522 Peel St. Woodstock. Walk In Clinics in Ingersoll and Tillsonburg are on hold until further notice.

The Canadian Mental Association Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services - Woodstock Branch has many services to offer. These include:

* Oxford Self Help Peer Support Program
* 24 Hour Crisis and Outreach Program
* Applies Suicide Intervention Skills Training
* Case Management Services
* Court Diversion and Court Support Services
* Dual Diagnosis Support Services
* Living Life to the Full
* S.O.A.R (Seniors Outreach and Recovery)
* Suicide Bereavement Mutual Support Group
* Supportive Housing

COVID-19 Update:
Wellkin Child & Youth Mental Wellness is making every effort to promote the safety and well-being of the children, youth and families we support.

As part of our effort in addressing the impact of COVID-19, we are committed to taking precautionary and preventative measures across our agency, while ensuring children, youth and families have the support they need during these unique times.

We are prepared to continue to provide essential mental health services for children and youth to ensure they receive the care they need.

Please follow our social media and website for updated information about our programs and services.

Wellkin has many services to offer. These include:

* Pittock Day Treatment Program
* Intensive Family Service Program
* School Community Intervention Partnership (SCIP)
* Youth Justice
* Autistm Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Children & Youth Transition Support Program
* Oxford Respite Network
* Early Years Program
* Adult Protective Services (APSW)
* Counselling Services
* Crisis Response & Urgent Care

Programs enable youth and adults to take responsibility for their actions through community work, education, skill development, victim awareness and lifestyle choices * clients are referred by the courts, probation and police, and the community * programming can be accessed through a variety of entry-points: prevention, diversion, and post-sentence and includes mediation from a restorative perspective * for a full list of programs, please visit our website: www.optionsforjustice.ca

COVID-19 Update:

CMHA TVAMHS is open for Crisis and Outreach Services Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm at the Woodstock Branch located at 522 Peel St. Woodstock, ON.

Individuals can also access 24/7 support via phone or online by calling Reach Out at 1-866-933-2023 or online at www.reachout247.ca. Individuals are encouraged to use phone or online channels if at all possible.

Oxford Self Help Drop In is closed until further notice. All group programming has been put on hold. Online group programming can be accessed through our FaceBook group at www.facebook.com/groups/OxfordSelfHelp/

Walk In Counselling: Can be accessed in Woodstock on Saturday's from 11 - 4 p.m. at 522 Peel St. Woodstock. Walk In Clinics in Ingersoll and Tillsonburg are on hold until further notice.

The Canadian Mental Association Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services - Woodstock Branch has many services to offer. These include:

* Oxford Self Help Peer Support Program
* 24 Hour Crisis and Outreach Program
* Applies Suicide Intervention Skills Training
* Case Management Services
* Court Diversion and Court Support Services
* Dual Diagnosis Support Services
* Living Life to the Full
* S.O.A.R (Seniors Outreach and Recovery)
* Suicide Bereavement Mutual Support Group
* Supportive Housing

COVID-19 Update:
Wellkin Child & Youth Mental Wellness is making every effort to promote the safety and well-being of the children, youth and families we support.

As part of our effort in addressing the impact of COVID-19, we are committed to taking precautionary and preventative measures across our agency, while ensuring children, youth and families have the support they need during these unique times.

We are prepared to continue to provide essential mental health services for children and youth to ensure they receive the care they need.

Please follow our social media and website for updated information about our programs and services.

Wellkin has many services to offer. These include:

* Pittock Day Treatment Program
* Intensive Family Service Program
* School Community Intervention Partnership (SCIP)
* Youth Justice
* Autistm Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Children & Youth Transition Support Program
* Oxford Respite Network
* Early Years Program
* Adult Protective Services (APSW)
* Counselling Services
* Crisis Response & Urgent Care

COVID19 Office Closed. Services are being offered via phone.

Youth under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Court of Justice (Youth Court) case management and supervision. Prepares pre-sentencing reports. Enforces court orders, custody orders, probation orders and community service orders. Provides community resources for young offenders and community service work programs.

Probation is ordered by the courts and allows the offender to serve their sentence in the community, subject to conditions prescribed in a probation order.
In Ontario, probation officers in 121 offices supervise approximately 32,000 probationers on any given day.
Parole is a conditional release from a correctional institution. It permits an offender to serve the remainder of their sentence in the community under the supervision of a probation and parole officer.
The supervisory role of a probation officer and parole officer is to:

• prepare reports for courts and the Parole Board
• monitor and enforce probation and conditional sentence orders, and parole certificates
• conduct comprehensive assessments
• make effective case management decisions for offenders
• determine rehabilitative interventions for offenders, for example, referral to internal or community-based counselling and treatment programs or other supportive services such as employment and housing

The Salvation Army Correctional and Justice Services provides information and assistance to clients within the criminal justice system

Specialized Court Support Case Managers provide assistance to people with mental illness who come in conflict with the law. These additional supports may include: court diversion plans, pre-charge diversion, release from detention facilities and support and consultation to staff working in the criminal justice system.

Community-based rehabilitation, supervision, counselling and referral for people on probation/parole

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

Counselling is provided to people who are involved, or are at risk of involvement in the criminal justice system and their respective families * offered in person or remotely

Length and frequency of counselling sessions vary based on clients' needs and progress * social workers engage clients to assess risk and needs and to develop an intervention plan * clients are assisted in solving problems and developing new coping skills

An alternative to prosecution for eligible individuals over the age of 18 who have been charged with minor criminal offences * accused persons are held accountable through community-based sanctions

• Stop Shop Theft Program
• Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program
• Anger Management Program
• Anger and Substance Awareness Program
• Counselling, Support, and Intervention Program (CSI)

Weekly visits to the Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre and the Stratford Jail are made to provide information, counselling and support and assist people in correctional facilities plan for services required upon release. Support letters can be provided to assist individuals in planning for their release.

Collect calls are accepted from all provincial and federal institutions

Inmates may place a request with the guards on duty to see a worker from the John Howard Society. Referrals are accepted from any source, including family, friends, community members and an individual on the range.

A hotel-based intervention program that provides rapid stabilization for those experiencing post-incarceration homelessness and facilitates supports into safe and suitable accommodations * This program aims at supporting vulnerable individuals aged 18 years and over who are newly released from custody to avoid living unsheltered in London. The program provides intensive case management, reintegration support, mental health and addiction counselling, assistance with accessing basic needs and system navigation.

The John Howard Society of London and District is under contract with the Ministry of the Solicitor General and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services to provide culturally relevant probation and parole supervision for Indigenous adults and youth *
The Society employs Indigenous workers who supervise sentence orders for Indigenous youth and adults residing in London, Woodstock, St. Thomas and the three neighbouring communities: Oneida Nation of the Thames, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, and Munsee-Delaware First Nation. The Indigenous Services workers incorporate traditional Indigenous approaches in their work with clients.

Workers will provide assistance in completing record suspension (formerly known as pardons) applications and information on travel waivers (document that allows Canadians with a criminal record to travel to other countries). This service assists individuals in regaining confidence, finding employment and boosting their self esteem.
Our experienced staff will help by:

• Assisting with completing an application for Record Suspension and/or Travel Waivers
• Providing confidential service and support
• Liaising with police services, Court officials, RCMP, and the Parole Board of Canada on your behalf
• Obtaining all necessary Court documents/record of proceedings
• Submitting your application to the Parole Board of Canada
• Responding to requests/further requirements from the Parole Board of Canada
• Assisting with appeals

Provides services on a continuum from preventing involvement with the law, to arrest and detention, to successful reintegration back into the community

Services include:

• information, advocacy and referrals
• vouchers for clothing and household items
• one-on-one and family counselling available

Children's Group - Preventative after school program for children living in the Boullee, Huron, and Kipps Lane communities * a group for girls and boys between the ages of 4 and 12 years in the Huron subsidized housing project * a safe place to go after school to engage in fun educational activities, eat snacks, build positive relationships and develop skills

Community Case Management and Supervision (CCMS) Program - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) implemented a national Community Case Management and Supervision (CCMS) program, in partnership with the John Howard Society of Canada, to provide an alternative to detention for those who would otherwise be detained in custody awaiting the resolution of their immigration issues * offers intensive community supervision and case management services to eligible individuals so they can be safely supervised in the community

Direct Accountability Program - An alternative to prosecution for eligible individuals over the age of 18 who have been charged with minor criminal offences * accused persons are held accountable through community-based sanctions

Indigenous Services Program - The John Howard Society of London and District is under contract with the Ministry of the Solicitor General and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services to provide culturally relevant probation and parole supervision for Indigenous adults and youth *

Supported Housing of Perth Program (SHOPP) - In collaboration with the City of Stratford Social Services Department, Choices for Change, Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services and Stratford/Perth Shelterlink to offer the Supported Housing of Perth Program (SHOPP). The program is a highly collaborative Housing First program serving the City of Stratford, Perth County, and St. Mary's. The program provides housing assistance and wrap around support services to people who are experiencing homelessness.

Women's Group - A weekly support group for women who have a loved one involved in the criminal justice system. The group offers women an opportunity to receive support through emotional crisis, evaluate their relationships and receive relevant information about the criminal justice system.

Services and Programs:

• Anger Management Program
• Bail Verification and Supervision Program (BVSP)
• Breaking the Cycle of Post-Incarceration Homelessness Program
• Community Education
• Counselling Program
• Institutional Services
• Navigating Relationships Program
• Partner Assault Response Program - Huron and Perth Counties
• Record Suspension
• Volunteer Services
• Youth Outreach Program

The program provides community supervision to eligible individuals who do not have the financial or social supports to meet bail requirements * Prospective clients are interviewed while in custody to determine eligibility * If release is approved by the court, clients report weekly, or more frequently, to have their conditions monitored * Provides enhanced supervision to support clients with mental health and substance use issues * Currently offered in the following jurisdictions: London, Woodstock, St. Thomas, Stratford, Goderich and Walkerton. Supervision is also available at the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation.

Provides:

• Conflict resolution services
  
• Support for people impacted by sexual trauma
  
• Assistance for families involved with child protection
  
• Reintegration support for adults returning to the community from prison or custody
  
• Integration support for newcomer Canadian youth