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Program:
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Mental Health Court Support Program
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Address:
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407 Huron St
Toronto, ON
M5S 2G5
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Hours:
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Mon 8:30am-4:30pm * Tue 8:30am-4:30pm * Wed 8:30am-4:30pm * Thu 8:30am-4:30pm * Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Service Description:
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Provides culturally competent services for individuals of ethno-racial background who face mental health challenges and have been involved in the criminal justice system. The goal is to help individuals reduce or eliminate future recidivism and to improve their quality of life. Service includes psychiatric assessment and follow up, psycho-social and mental health education, consultation, direct brief service, court diversion, and case management support.
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Application:
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Referrals are made primarily through the Mental Health Court. Other access points include: defense counsel, legal clinics, other mental health service providers, probation and parole officers, police officers, family and eligible individuals.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18-65 years of age
- reside in Toronto area of North to Highway 401, East to Warden, South to the Lake, West to Islington
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Chinese Only ; Tamil Only ; Newcomers Only ; Korean Only ; Vietnamese Only ; Clients with Legal Issues Only ; Racialized Communities Only ; Taiwenese Only ; Hong Konger Only ; South Asian Only ; East Asian Only ; Southeast Asian Only ; North Korean Only ; South Korean Only ; Asian Only
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Languages:
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Cantonese * English * Interpretation Services * Korean * Mandarin * Tamil * Vietnamese
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Area Served:
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Counties: City of Toronto
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