Application
If the person is before the court, they can be referred by anyone involved in the proceedings (e.g., the person who has been charged, family or friends, police, crown attorney, defense council, judge or other service provides). Referrals are accepted directly at Cota Health's Mental Health Court Support office within the court itself.
Eligibility / Target Population
Clients with Legal Issues Only
Contacts
Intake Worker
Languages
English
Area Served
Municipalities: North York
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Provides support to individuals with serious mental illness who have been charged within a low-risk criminal offence. Helps people facing criminal charges who would be better served by the mental health system.
Services offered include:
- diversion from the criminal justice system to the mental health system
- assessment of need and development of a recovery oriented court diversion plan
- referring to and accessing short-term and/or long-term services in the mental health system such as case management and supportive housing
- education and consultation to other services within the court setting (e.g., judges, defence council, crown attorneys, etc.) relating to consumer issues, mental illness, mental health services and the mental health system
