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Mental Health Court Program/Justice Services - Sault Ste Marie - 344 Queen Street E
344 Queen St E
Sault Ste Marie, ON
P6A 6K3
Sault Ste Marie, ON
P6A 6K3
705-759-5989
Toll-Free: 1-855-366-1466
Mon 8:30am-4:30pm * Tue 8:30am-4:30pm * Wed 8:30am-4:30pm * Thu 8:30am-4:30pm * Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Last Updated: Apr 30, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Individuals may call directly to the office or through central access and referral.
Eligibility / Target Population
Clients with Legal Issues Only
Contacts
Intake Worker
Languages
English
Area Served
Sault Ste Marie
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
This program offers support to adults and youth with mental illness/ addictions/ intellectual disabilities who are in conflict with the law.
Court Diversion: diverts individuals from the criminal justice system (minor criminal offences only) into the mental health system where they can get support and treatment designed to address their needs and minimize further involvement with the criminal justice system.
Court Support: may include facilitation of legal aid/ retaining legal counsel, linkages to support services, housing or income support, education and support for client and/or support persons regarding legal processes.
Case Management: The core function of the case manager is referrals to mental health services and other required supports and to coordinate a continuum of services based on client choice and need. The case manager may also monitor and encourage the clients` compliance with treatment measures.
Model of service is recovery orientated and psychosocial rehabilitation.
Court Diversion: diverts individuals from the criminal justice system (minor criminal offences only) into the mental health system where they can get support and treatment designed to address their needs and minimize further involvement with the criminal justice system.
Court Support: may include facilitation of legal aid/ retaining legal counsel, linkages to support services, housing or income support, education and support for client and/or support persons regarding legal processes.
Case Management: The core function of the case manager is referrals to mental health services and other required supports and to coordinate a continuum of services based on client choice and need. The case manager may also monitor and encourage the clients` compliance with treatment measures.
Model of service is recovery orientated and psychosocial rehabilitation.