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Program:
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Mental Health Diversion / Court Support Program
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Address:
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227 Second St S
Kenora, ON
P9N 1G1
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Location:
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- Located at Second St S in the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Building
- Closest intersection is at Second St S and Main St S
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Service Description:
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Provides long term mental health services and supports to adults
Provides assistance in accessing health services to individuals with a mental illness, acquired brain injury, developmental challenge, and/or concurrent disorder who are involved with the criminal justice system- Focuses on providing resources and support to prevent repeated offences
- Provides a website list of accepted offences to qualify for program
Court support services are offered based on client need and include:- Accessing and retaining legal representation
- Assistance with bail release
- Case management services
- Information and referrals for community support services, housing, psychiatric and income supports
- Recommendations to the court at time of sentencing on behalf of individual
- Screening for eligibility to the Kenora Mental Health Court
NOTE: Serious offenders are not eligible for the program but a court diversion worker will provide support
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Application:
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- Intake assessment required
- Referrals can be from police, defense lawyers, crown attorneys, probation officers, case managers, native court workers, correctional staff, developmental service workers, mental health counselor or family members (no self referrals)
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Individuals 16 years of age and older with a mental illness, acquired brain injury, developmental challenge and/or concurrent disorder who are involved with the criminal justice system
- Client must voluntarily agree to services and
- The possibility of mental illness and cognitive impairment must be established, and
- The offence is not too serious (Class One)
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Area Served:
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Kenora and Rainy River
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