Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch, Human Services Justice System Program

Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch

Record #: BAR1937

Last Modified: 13 Aug 2024

Last Full Update: 13 Dec 2023

Description (Service)

Designed to help people with mental illnesses/mental disorders who come into conflict with the law, project includes:

Mental Health Court Support Services in Criminal Courts in Barrie, Midland, Collingwood, Orillia and Penetanguishene
Court Diversion for individuals charged with minor criminal offenses and Release from Custody services for inmates being discharged from Central North Correctional Centre in Penetanguishene
Release from Custody also assists people 16 years and older who reside in the North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN who may be at risk of involvement/re-involvement in the criminal justice system

Public Comments	Does not service Criminal Court in Bradford , Individuals in Bradford Criminal Court are served by York Region.
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm by appointment
Areas Served	Barrie ; Collingwood ; Midland ; Orillia ; Penetanguishene
Eligibility	Ages: 12 year(s) and up in Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Collingwood Youth, Young Adults, Adults with have a mental illness and/or intellectual disability or acquired brain injury who reside in Northern part of Simcoe County Must be willing to receive and participate in services specific to their needs
Application	Referral - anyone can make a referral to the program (self referral, individual referral or agency referral).
Languages	French - Reception; English
Fees	None

Office Phone	705-733-2113
Website	https://cmhastarttalking.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063764104863 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmhasimcoecounty/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cmha-simcoe-county/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/StartTalking1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZpjVomfIRu5svgxPaumTQ
Primary Contact	Debbie Bigelow, Program Manager, Human Services Justice System; Email: dbigelow@cmhastarttalking.ca
Alternate Contact	Lynne Cheliak, Director of Community and Mental Health and Addictions; Phone: 705-726-5033 ext 436; Email: lcheliak@cmhastarttalking.ca
Mailing Address	CMHA Simcoe County 128 Anne St S Barrie, ON Canada L4N 6A2