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Court Support, Court Diversion and Community Treatment Court

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41 Broadway St
Tillsonburg, ON
N4G 3P4
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519-842-8869
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Reach Out: 519-433-2023 or 1-866-933-2023
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Fax: 519-842-9425
iconPath Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Last Updated: Oct 6, 2023: Suggest an edit

Application

Self referral and court assistance requested

Eligibility / Target Population

Youth and adults 16 years and older with a serious mental illness

Fees

Free

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretation services available upon request

Area Served

Oxford County

Accessibility

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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
Last Updated: Oct 6, 2023: Suggest an edit
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