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Canadian Mental Health Association - Fort Frances Branch
Court Diversion and Support Program
- Description
- Provides services and support to individuals who are involved with the judicial system and would benefit from community or hospital based mental health services as an alternative to incarceration
Court support services are offered based on client need and can 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
- Eligibility
- Individuals 18 years of age and older who have been diagnosed with mental health issues and are involved with the criminal justice system
- Mental health issues can include: Mental Illness, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Acquired Brain Injury, Developmental Disability, Dual Diagnosis and Concurrent Disorders
- Individuals 18 years of age and older who have been diagnosed with mental health issues and are involved with the criminal justice system
- Application Process
- Accepts referrals from the Court, Crown Attorney, Defence/Duty Counsel, Probation Officer, community service providers, and self referrals
- Referrals can be made at any time during legal process
- Office
- 807-274-2347
- Fax
- 807-274-3515
- Web Site
- https://fortfrances.cmha.ca/
- cmha@cmhaff.ca
- Mailing Address
- Box 446
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3M8
Canada - Languages
- English
- Contact
- Michelle Mauro, Court Diversion Support Worker
Email: mmauro@cmhaff.ca
Phone: 807-274-2347 Ext 210 - Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- Documents may vary
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
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- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Verified On
- February 21, 2023
- Address
- 612 Portage Ave
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3M8- Located at Portage Ave in the town of Fort Frances
- Closest intersection is at Portage Ave and Second St E
- Functions as the administration and main office location of the Fort Frances Branch of the CMHA
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon0830 to 1630Tue0830 to 1630Wed0830 to 1630Thu0830 to 1630Fri0830 to 1630
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm - Service Area(s)
- Rainy River District
