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Program: Court Diversion and Support Program

Organization: Canadian Mental Health Association - Fort Frances Branch
Description of Services: Provides services and support to individuals who are involved with the judicial system and would benefit from community or hospital based mental health services as an alternative to incarceration

Court support services are offered based on client need and can include:
  • Accessing and retaining legal representation
  • Assistance with bail release
  • Case management services
  • Information and referrals for community support services, housing, psychiatric and income supports
  • Recommendations to the court at time of sentencing on behalf of individual

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
  • Individuals 18 years of age and older who have been diagnosed with mental health issues and are involved with the criminal justice system

  • Mental health issues can include: Mental Illness, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Acquired Brain Injury, Developmental Disability, Dual Diagnosis and Concurrent Disorders
Application:
  • Accepts referrals from the Court, Crown Attorney, Defence/Duty Counsel, Probation Officer, community service providers, and self referrals

  • Referrals can be made at any time during legal process
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English

Phone Numbers: 807-274-2347
Fax: 807-274-3515
Email: cmha@cmhaff.ca
Website: fortfrances.cmha.ca/court-diversion-and-support-pr...
Address: Box 446
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M8
Street
Address:
612 Portage Ave
Fort Frances
Location:
  • Located at Portage Ave in the town of Fort Frances
  • Closest intersection is at Portage Ave and Second St E
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Contacts: Michelle Nordin - Court Diversion and Support Worker
807-274-2347 Ext 210 * mnordin@cmhaff.ca

 
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