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Program:
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Mental Health Court Program/Justice Services - Sault Ste Marie - 386 Queen Street E
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Address:
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306-386 Queen St E
Sault Ste Marie, ON
P6A 1Z1
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Hours:
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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
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Service Description:
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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.
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Application:
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Self-referrals accepted. Call or email Central Access for information.
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Clients with Legal Issues Only
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Area Served:
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Counties: Algoma District
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