Community Mental Health Centers

Provides alternatives and options for individuals experiencing serious mental illness who become involved in the criminal justice system. This program is comprised of three components: Mental Health Court Diversion Education regarding consumer issues, mental illness, mental health services, and the mental health system Connects persons considered appropriate for diversion to access services and supports Provides consultation to the judiciary on cases referred for diversion Provides consultation for persons not deemed suitable for diversion Support and information for family members and significant others Intensive Case Management Provides services to individuals who are not eligible for mental health court diversion Helps support individuals with a serious mental illness, a concurrent disorder, or a dual diagnosis Provides outreach, court support, and support plans based on identified need in order to prevent further involvement with the criminal justice system Connections to longer term case management services, rehabilitative programs, medical treatment, accessing appropriate financial entitlements and appropriate housing Support and information for family members and significant others Release from Custody Program Provides short-term assistance to individuals being released from correctional custody to facilitate a stable transition Connections to longer term case management services, rehabilitative programs, medical treatment, accessing appropriate financial entitlements and appropriate housing Support and information for family members and significant others Consultation for people who are not deemed suitable for diversion Supportive counselling