Mental Health Court Support Services

Provides alternatives and options for individuals experiencing serious mental illness who become involved in the criminal justice system. 

This program is comprised of three components:

  • Mental Health Court Diversion: assists people who are considered appropriate for diversion to access and use mental health and other community services and supports.
  • Intensive Case Management: provides intensive case management services to individuals who are not eligible for mental health court diversion.
  • Release from Custody Program: provides short term, intensive case management services to individuals with a serious mental illness who are being released from correctional custody, in order to facilitate a stable transition back to the community, reduce recidivism, and enable a recovery- focused lifestyle.
Organizations that offer this Service
Canadian Mental Health Association
Sites that offer this Service
John Sopinka Courthouse

45 Main St E
Hamilton, ON
L8N 2B7

Eligibility

Program is designed for individuals with a serious mental illness who become involved in the criminal justice system. Eligibility varies by program, contact for details.

Areas Served
Hamilton
Fees
Fee
None
Languages
English
Application Instructions

Contact for information.

Age Range
18 and older
Last Full Update
August 26, 2024