Program: Thunder Bay - 28 Cumberland St N - Court Diversion Service
Organization: Canadian Mental Health Association - Thunder Bay
Description of Services:
  • Operate a voluntary, administrative court procedure for individuals who are involved in the court system as a result of a mental health crisis
  • Provides consultation to the Crown
  • Supports and encourages the client's growth by creating a community based diversion plan
  • works directly with individuals and links them to mental health services in the community
  • Diversion plans normally last for six months and when successfully completed, can result in a withdrawal of the original charges
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    Requirements
    Fees: None
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
    • Individuals 12 years of age and older

    • Individuals with a low to medium criminal offence whose mental health needs can be better met through services based in the community

    • Individuals must be willing to engage in the diversion agreement
    Application:
    • Referrals can come from a variety of sources

    • Contact a Court Diversion worker for more information
    Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
    Languages: English
    Contact Information
    Phone Numbers: 807-472-8679
    Email: cmhatb@cmha-tb.on.ca
    Website: thunderbay.cmha.ca/programs/court-diversion-servic...
    Address: 28 Cumberland St N Suite 100
    Thunder Bay, ON
    P7A 4K9
    Map
    Location: Located at Cumberland St N near Van Norman St
    Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm

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