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Court Support, Court Diversion and Community Treatment Court
522 Peel St
Woodstock, ON
N4S 1K3
Woodstock, ON
N4S 1K3
519-539-8055
Reach Out: 519-433-2023 or 1-866-933-2023
Toll-Free: 1-800-859-7248
Fax: 519-539-8317
Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Last Updated: Oct 6, 2023: Suggest an edit
Application
Self referral and court assistance requested
Eligibility / Target Population
Youth 16 years and older and adults with a serious mental illness
Fees
Free
Languages
English
Language Notes
Interpretation services available upon request
Area Served
Oxford County
Accessibility Note
Community based program
Description of Services
Provides support to clients with a mental health issue (serious mental illness, developmental disability and/or acquired brain injury) who come into contact with the criminal justice system * staff assess, assist and advocate for Mental Health Diversion, develop care plans and provide consultation and support throughout the court process
Mental Health Court Diversion - for people living with a serious mental illness, brain injury or a developmental disability * may access alternatives to criminal prosecution * works with Crown Attorney to determine if mental health diversion is appropriate or if individual should be prosecuted for charge(s) * Court Support Worker develops 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) - specialized court with emphasis on treatment and recovery * individuals must be willing to plead guilty to existing charges * holds individual accountable for actions while providing effective treatment and/or support * emphasis on providing people suffering from mental illness with a venue to address the issues that brought them into conflict with the law * protects rights of the public and the accused while maintaining integrity of the criminal justice system
Mental Health Court Diversion - for people living with a serious mental illness, brain injury or a developmental disability * may access alternatives to criminal prosecution * works with Crown Attorney to determine if mental health diversion is appropriate or if individual should be prosecuted for charge(s) * Court Support Worker develops 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) - specialized court with emphasis on treatment and recovery * individuals must be willing to plead guilty to existing charges * holds individual accountable for actions while providing effective treatment and/or support * emphasis on providing people suffering from mental illness with a venue to address the issues that brought them into conflict with the law * protects rights of the public and the accused while maintaining integrity of the criminal justice system
Last Updated: Oct 6, 2023: Suggest an edit