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Peer2Peer Overdose Response Program
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Office: 519-546-3048
115 Delhi St
Guelph, ON, N1E 4J4
Guelph, ON, N1E 4J4
Short Description
A peer recovery coach walks alongside a patient as they receive care in the emergency department and out into the community as they are referred to substance use services. The coach provides emotional support, drug poisoning prevention education, and information about local support.
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Community Programs
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Office: 519-837-1470
Administration Building, 60 Westwood Rd
Guelph, ON, N1H 7X3
Guelph, ON, N1H 7X3
Short Description
Various complex capable addiction treatment programs and services offered in the community utilizing a harm reduction philosophy. Community-based program and service options include:
Community Withdrawal Support Service: set of services offering an alternative to residential withdrawal management
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinics (RAAM): Specialized medical clinic designed for people who are experiencing health issues related to their drug and/or alcohol use.
Drug Treatment Court: Specialized court process for non-violent offenders with addiction issues
Let's Grow Together: Half-day support group for women in the Guelph-Wellington community who are pregnant or parenting children (6 years and younger) and are dealing with substance use issues
Addiction Support Coordination: Integrated team of peers and professionals offering flexible outreach services to homeless or street-involved people with addiction, mental health, or concurrent issues.
Supportive Addiction and Mental Health Housing: A range of supports for people with complex addiction and concurrent mental health needs who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or who are considered inadequately housed, without secure and / or maintained housing
Safer Supply: The Safer Supply program is a health service that permits medical doctors and nurse practitioners to prescribe medications that reduce or eliminate a client's reliance on the toxic illegal drug supply. Through the program, individuals with complex addictions are also supported by a wraparound team of healthcare professionals including substance abuse counselling, peer support, and connections to social and health services.
Safe Beds: Safe Beds is a mental health and justice initiative developed to provide an alternative to incarceration and/or hospitalization for community members experiencing a crisis related to their substance use and/or mental health. Persons who have been apprehended under the mental health act or otherwise involved with police may be referred for a crisis respite stay in the safe beds program for up to 30 days. Referrals must come from police/IMPACT, or via hospital after a mental health apprehension.
Addiction Counselling-Community Justice program (ACCJ): Offers therapeutic intervention regarding complex substance use issues for individuals who are justice-engaged in support of improved life, wellness, and justice outcomes. ACCJ provides voluntary support services to clients including screening and assessment, short-term evidence based intervention, and referral for ongoing care. Services also include consultation with referring agencies and primary care providers, and referrals to other programs/services for treatment and relapse prevention. Services available to adults 18 years and older who are currently engaged in Probation and Parole services with SOLGEN.
Addiction Court Support: Outreach-based support for community residents whose substance use has resulted in criminal charges.
Peer 2 Peer Overdose Response Programs: Matches Overdose Response peers with people who have overdosed by meeting them at the hospital Emergency Department to offer harm reduction and recovery support to them, their family and friends.
Rural Wellington Addictions Service: delivered in partnership with the Upper Grand Family Health Team. Provides clients with in-person assessments, treatment/care planning and counselling services.
This service works together with the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinics (RAAM) and Community Withdrawal Support Service (CWSS) to provide addictions support to residents of Wellington County.
Community Withdrawal Support Service: set of services offering an alternative to residential withdrawal management
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinics (RAAM): Specialized medical clinic designed for people who are experiencing health issues related to their drug and/or alcohol use.
Drug Treatment Court: Specialized court process for non-violent offenders with addiction issues
Let's Grow Together: Half-day support group for women in the Guelph-Wellington community who are pregnant or parenting children (6 years and younger) and are dealing with substance use issues
Addiction Support Coordination: Integrated team of peers and professionals offering flexible outreach services to homeless or street-involved people with addiction, mental health, or concurrent issues.
Supportive Addiction and Mental Health Housing: A range of supports for people with complex addiction and concurrent mental health needs who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or who are considered inadequately housed, without secure and / or maintained housing
Safer Supply: The Safer Supply program is a health service that permits medical doctors and nurse practitioners to prescribe medications that reduce or eliminate a client's reliance on the toxic illegal drug supply. Through the program, individuals with complex addictions are also supported by a wraparound team of healthcare professionals including substance abuse counselling, peer support, and connections to social and health services.
Safe Beds: Safe Beds is a mental health and justice initiative developed to provide an alternative to incarceration and/or hospitalization for community members experiencing a crisis related to their substance use and/or mental health. Persons who have been apprehended under the mental health act or otherwise involved with police may be referred for a crisis respite stay in the safe beds program for up to 30 days. Referrals must come from police/IMPACT, or via hospital after a mental health apprehension.
Addiction Counselling-Community Justice program (ACCJ): Offers therapeutic intervention regarding complex substance use issues for individuals who are justice-engaged in support of improved life, wellness, and justice outcomes. ACCJ provides voluntary support services to clients including screening and assessment, short-term evidence based intervention, and referral for ongoing care. Services also include consultation with referring agencies and primary care providers, and referrals to other programs/services for treatment and relapse prevention. Services available to adults 18 years and older who are currently engaged in Probation and Parole services with SOLGEN.
Addiction Court Support: Outreach-based support for community residents whose substance use has resulted in criminal charges.
Peer 2 Peer Overdose Response Programs: Matches Overdose Response peers with people who have overdosed by meeting them at the hospital Emergency Department to offer harm reduction and recovery support to them, their family and friends.
Rural Wellington Addictions Service: delivered in partnership with the Upper Grand Family Health Team. Provides clients with in-person assessments, treatment/care planning and counselling services.
This service works together with the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinics (RAAM) and Community Withdrawal Support Service (CWSS) to provide addictions support to residents of Wellington County.
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Peer2Peer Overdose Response Program
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Office: 519-546-3048
700 Coronation Blvd
Cambridge, ON, N1R 3G2
Cambridge, ON, N1R 3G2
Short Description
A peer recovery coach walks alongside a patient as they receive care in the emergency department and out into the community as they are referred to substance use services. The coach provides emotional support, drug poisoning prevention education, and information about local support.
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Office: 519-622-0815
40 Ainslie St S
Cambridge, ON, N1R 3K1
Cambridge, ON, N1R 3K1
Short Description
Responds to problems of crime in community through service to persons involved in criminal justice system
- Aids in crime prevention through community education, creative programming, and service to individuals and families in need
- Presentations on crime, criminal justice system, offenders, and agency services
- Speakers available
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Office: 519-743-6071
310 Charles St E
Kitchener, ON, N2G 2P9
Kitchener, ON, N2G 2P9
Short Description
Responds to problems of crime in community through service to persons involved in criminal justice system
- Aids in crime prevention through community education, creative programming, and service to individuals and families in need
- Presentations on crime, criminal justice system, offenders, and agency services
- Speakers available
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Peer2Peer Overdose Response Program
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Office: 519-546-3048
835 King St W
Kitchener, ON, N2G 1G3
Kitchener, ON, N2G 1G3
Short Description
A peer recovery coach walks alongside a patient as they receive care in the emergency department and out into the community as they are referred to substance use services. The coach provides emotional support, drug poisoning prevention education, and information about local support.
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Community Services
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Office: 905-864-1306 ;
Institutional Transportation Program to Warkworth and Kingston 905-522-4446
310 Main St E, Suite 107
Milton, ON, L9T 1P5
Milton, ON, L9T 1P5
Short Description
Staff assist individuals experiencing employment, mental health, addiction, relationship, parenting or self management problems through direct service or referrals to appropriate agencies.
Services include:
- Anger & Emotion Management - for adults and youth (fee for service)
- Short term Individual Counselling for Youth and Adults
- That's a Wrap (TAW) Program for youth (12-24) at risk of/with current justice involvement
- Sexting Program - Youth
- Healthy Partner Relationship Program (fee for service)
- Hate Crimes Education and Prevention - counselling and workshops
- Effective Communication
- Life skills programs
- Information & referral to community services
- Record Suspension (Pardon)
- Parenting Program
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Community Justice Programs
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Office: Information and intake 905-847-6547 ext 0; (collect calls accepted)
470 Bronte St S, Suite 204/205
Milton, ON, L9T 2J4
Milton, ON, L9T 2J4
Short Description
ADAPT offers a variety of Community Justice programs to youth and adults, providing assessment, counselling and case management services, assistance can also be provided to the family or caregivers
Extra-Judicial Programming (EJM and EJS) (ages 12-17)
- Extrajudicial Sanctions (EJS) is a program that gives young people an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and to make amends by completing certain tasks, after being charged with an offence
- Extrajudicial Measures (EJM) is a program that gives young people, who are willing to participate, an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and to make amends by completing certain tasks (option available to police instead of laying a formal charge)
- involvement with ADAPT may be one of the tasks assigned as part of the EJS/EJM contract
Youth Justice Program
- provides screenings, assessment and counselling services to young people involved with Halton Youth Justice Services who are experiencing issues related to drug and /or alcohol use
- referrals are initiated by Halton Youth Justice Services
- support is also provided to family members of the young person
Probation and Parole Program
- provides alcohol/drug use and problem gambling assessments for probation and parole clients as required by a court order and/or parole certificate
- these screenings, in conjunction with the Probation and Parole Officer, determine the level of service required to meet the counselling condition of the order
- services include group and individual counselling and referrals to community programs/services tailored to the needs of the individual
Drug Court Program
- the Halton Drug Treatment Court (HDTC) is a judicially-supervised drug treatment and rehabilitation program for offenders whose criminal conduct is motivated by drug addiction
- expected to take 9 to 12 months to complete
- participation is voluntary and includes an application and screening process by the Federal Crown Attorney's office and the Court Liaison worker
- once accepted, ADAPT is the lead provider to address the substance addiction and the individual is assigned an addiction worker
Safe Beds
- a short-term residential bed program (Mental Health & Justice Beds) providing individuals living with mental illness, and recent or current involvement with the criminal justice system, with a 30-day stay with onsite 24-hour supports to assist in resolving the current crisis and creating strategies for long-term interventions
- referrals are made by Halton Regional Police and admission to the program is based on a screening with Safe Beds program staff
- Canadian Metal Health Association (CMHA), Supportive Housing Halton (SHH) and ADAPT work in collaboration to provide individuals with a service delivery model that is comprehensive
- if the individual is in need of addiction services, the ADAPT Safe Beds Addiction Worker will be assigned to provide services
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Community Justice Programs
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Office: Information and intake 905-847-6547 ext 0; (collect calls accepted)
Links2Care; 360 Guelph St, Unit 33
Halton Hills, ON, L7G 4B6
Halton Hills, ON, L7G 4B6
Short Description
ADAPT offers a variety of Community Justice programs to youth and adults, providing assessment, counselling and case management services, assistance can also be provided to the family or caregivers
Extra-Judicial Programming (EJM and EJS) (ages 12-17)
- Extrajudicial Sanctions (EJS) is a program that gives young people an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and to make amends by completing certain tasks, after being charged with an offence
- Extrajudicial Measures (EJM) is a program that gives young people, who are willing to participate, an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and to make amends by completing certain tasks (option available to police instead of laying a formal charge)
- involvement with ADAPT may be one of the tasks assigned as part of the EJS/EJM contract
Youth Justice Program
- provides screenings, assessment and counselling services to young people involved with Halton Youth Justice Services who are experiencing issues related to drug and /or alcohol use
- referrals are initiated by Halton Youth Justice Services
- support is also provided to family members of the young person
Probation and Parole Program
- provides alcohol/drug use and problem gambling assessments for probation and parole clients as required by a court order and/or parole certificate
- these screenings, in conjunction with the Probation and Parole Officer, determine the level of service required to meet the counselling condition of the order
- services include group and individual counselling and referrals to community programs/services tailored to the needs of the individual
Drug Court Program
- the Halton Drug Treatment Court (HDTC) is a judicially-supervised drug treatment and rehabilitation program for offenders whose criminal conduct is motivated by drug addiction
- expected to take 9 to 12 months to complete
- participation is voluntary and includes an application and screening process by the Federal Crown Attorney's office and the Court Liaison worker
- once accepted, ADAPT is the lead provider to address the substance addiction and the individual is assigned an addiction worker
Safe Beds
- a short-term residential bed program (Mental Health & Justice Beds) providing individuals living with mental illness, and recent or current involvement with the criminal justice system, with a 30-day stay with onsite 24-hour supports to assist in resolving the current crisis and creating strategies for long-term interventions
- referrals are made by Halton Regional Police and admission to the program is based on a screening with Safe Beds program staff
- Canadian Metal Health Association (CMHA), Supportive Housing Halton (SHH) and ADAPT work in collaboration to provide individuals with a service delivery model that is comprehensive
- if the individual is in need of addiction services, the ADAPT Safe Beds Addiction Worker will be assigned to provide services
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Community Justice Programs
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Office: Information and intake 905-847-6547 ext 0; (collect calls accepted)
Burlington Centre (formerly Burlington Mall); 777 Guelph Line, Suite 214
Burlington, ON, L7R 3N2
Burlington, ON, L7R 3N2
Short Description
ADAPT offers a variety of Community Justice programs to youth and adults, providing assessment, counselling and case management services, assistance can also be provided to the family or caregivers
Extra-Judicial Programming (EJM and EJS) (ages 12-17)
- Extrajudicial Sanctions (EJS) is a program that gives young people an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and to make amends by completing certain tasks, after being charged with an offence
- Extrajudicial Measures (EJM) is a program that gives young people, who are willing to participate, an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and to make amends by completing certain tasks (option available to police instead of laying a formal charge)
- involvement with ADAPT may be one of the tasks assigned as part of the EJS/EJM contract
Youth Justice Program
- provides screenings, assessment and counselling services to young people involved with Halton Youth Justice Services who are experiencing issues related to drug and /or alcohol use
- referrals are initiated by Halton Youth Justice Services
- support is also provided to family members of the young person
Probation and Parole Program
- provides alcohol/drug use and problem gambling assessments for probation and parole clients as required by a court order and/or parole certificate
- these screenings, in conjunction with the Probation and Parole Officer, determine the level of service required to meet the counselling condition of the order
- services include group and individual counselling and referrals to community programs/services tailored to the needs of the individual
Drug Court Program
- the Halton Drug Treatment Court (HDTC) is a judicially-supervised drug treatment and rehabilitation program for offenders whose criminal conduct is motivated by drug addiction
- expected to take 9 to 12 months to complete
- participation is voluntary and includes an application and screening process by the Federal Crown Attorney's office and the Court Liaison worker
- once accepted, ADAPT is the lead provider to address the substance addiction and the individual is assigned an addiction worker
Safe Beds
- a short-term residential bed program (Mental Health & Justice Beds) providing individuals living with mental illness, and recent or current involvement with the criminal justice system, with a 30-day stay with onsite 24-hour supports to assist in resolving the current crisis and creating strategies for long-term interventions
- referrals are made by Halton Regional Police and admission to the program is based on a screening with Safe Beds program staff
- Canadian Metal Health Association (CMHA), Supportive Housing Halton (SHH) and ADAPT work in collaboration to provide individuals with a service delivery model that is comprehensive
- if the individual is in need of addiction services, the ADAPT Safe Beds Addiction Worker will be assigned to provide services
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Mental Health Supports
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Office: 519-941-0465
Crisis: 1-888-811-2222
1 Elizabeth St, Suite L-2
Orangeville, ON, L9W 7N7
Orangeville, ON, L9W 7N7
Short Description
Offers specialized assessment and support for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties
Treatment plans may include:
Integrated Crisis Response Team Crisis Support Workers work with individuals to determine an immediate and short-term plan to help stabilize the crisis, and work with other community resources to prevent the re-occurrence of crisis and develop capacity for service pathways to meet individuals' needs.
Treatment plans may include:
- individual psychotherapy
- addictions counselling
- groups (educational and/or therapeutic)
- case Management
- counselling, education and support for individual family members
- specialized geriatric services (assessment and referral)
- seniors intensive case management
- Behavioral Support Ontario (BSO) Seniors Crisis service
- psychiatric resources
- court support services
- Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic (RAAM)
Integrated Crisis Response Team Crisis Support Workers work with individuals to determine an immediate and short-term plan to help stabilize the crisis, and work with other community resources to prevent the re-occurrence of crisis and develop capacity for service pathways to meet individuals' needs.
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Halton Youth Justice Program
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Office: Burlington: 905-825-4777 ext 2362;
Oakville: 905-825-47777 ext 2271;
Milton/Halton Hills: 905-825-4777 ext 2421
Halton Regional Police Service Headquarters; 2485 North Service Rd W
Oakville, ON, L6M 3H8
Oakville, ON, L6M 3H8
Short Description
The Halton Youth Justice Program (HYJP) deals with young persons between the ages of 12-17 years who have committed a criminal offence in the community
- designed to deal with youth in conflict with the law
- holds youth accountable for their actions
- offers opportunities for youth to deal with the underlying issues contributing to their criminal behaviour
- the program has a close relationship with other community agencies to assist young people and their families
- the program offers youth an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and appreciate their impact on victims and the community by addressing errant behaviours prior to a criminal charge being laid
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Canadian Mental Health Association, Peel Dufferin Branch, Brampton
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Office: 905-451-2123
Crisis: 905-278-9036
Crisis: 1-888-811-2222
7700 Hurontario St, Suite 314
Brampton, ON, L6Y 4M3
Brampton, ON, L6Y 4M3
Short Description
Comprehensive wraparound service teams for individuals with complex needs and severe mental health issues
BounceBack Ontario, 1-866-345-0224, bouncebackontario.ca
Online and virtual mental health supports (see separate listing Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario)
- short and long-term counselling and case management for individuals with mental health and substance use issues
- grants and financial support individuals experiencing housing issues
- mobile outreach for people living on the streets or who are under-housed and have mental health and addiction issues
- court support, and pre-charge diversion program (Caledon)
- system navigation and case management for seniors experiencing neglect and abuse
BounceBack Ontario, 1-866-345-0224, bouncebackontario.ca
Online and virtual mental health supports (see separate listing Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario)
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Mental Health Court Support Services
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Office: 905-645-5252 x3662
45 Main St E, Ste 308C
Hamilton, ON, L8N 2B7
Hamilton, ON, L8N 2B7
Short Description
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:
This program is comprised of three components:
- Mental Health Court Diversion
- Education regarding consumer issues, mental illness, mental health services, and the mental health system
- Connects persons considered appropriate for diversion to access services and supports
- Provides consultation to the judiciary on cases referred for diversion
- Provides consultation for persons not deemed suitable for diversion
- Support and information for family members and significant others
- Intensive Case Management
- Provides services to individuals who are not eligible for mental health court diversion
- Helps support individuals with a serious mental illness, a concurrent disorder, or a dual diagnosis
- Provides outreach, court support, and support plans based on identified need in order to prevent further involvement with the criminal justice system
- Connections to longer term case management services, rehabilitative programs, medical treatment, accessing appropriate financial entitlements and appropriate housing
- Support and information for family members and significant others
- Release from Custody Program
- Provides short-term assistance to individuals being released from correctional custody to facilitate a stable transition
- Connections to longer term case management services, rehabilitative programs, medical treatment, accessing appropriate financial entitlements and appropriate housing
- Support and information for family members and significant others
- Consultation for people who are not deemed suitable for diversion
- Supportive counselling
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Brampton Office
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Office: 905-459-1315
Administration, 44 Peel Centre Dr, Suite 200
Brampton, ON, L6T 4B5
Brampton, ON, L6T 4B5
Short Description
Community programs
Group and individual counseling including theft prevention, anger management, drug and alcohol counselling
Court programs
Diversion and alternate measure programs including community service and counselling
Youth programs
Court support for youth
Attendance Centres -- for young women in conflict with the law who have received probation, detention and/or custodial sentences * programs and services include counselling, education, job skills/employment, parenting and anger management * also located in Milton and Oakville
Transitional housing
Ellen House -- halfway house for women 18 years and older, capacity 10
Female Mobile Support (FMS), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- for female youth 12-24 years who have been involved, are still involved or at risk of sexual exploitation
Empowering Against Exploitation (EAE), 905-456-1315 ext 247 -- preventative education program for young women 12-24 years to address online safety and sexual exploitation in the community
Empowering Young Men (EYM), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- preventative education program for young men 12-24 years addressing sexual exploitation, its harms and ways they can work towards ending sexual harm
Change is Choice program -- addresses problems with substance abuse, anger management and criminal thinking to motivated women at Vanier Centre for Women to enter more intensive rehabilitation
Girls in the Know -- mentorship program for females at Syl Apps focusing on self-awareness, empowerment and self-respect
Group and individual counseling including theft prevention, anger management, drug and alcohol counselling
Court programs
Diversion and alternate measure programs including community service and counselling
- Court support program -- practical assistance, support, information to women in and out of custody
Youth programs
Court support for youth
- Follow up and aftercare program -- assists young women leaving custody with reintegration
- support, advocacy, and referrals to community resources for counselling, education. employment, housing
Attendance Centres -- for young women in conflict with the law who have received probation, detention and/or custodial sentences * programs and services include counselling, education, job skills/employment, parenting and anger management * also located in Milton and Oakville
Transitional housing
Ellen House -- halfway house for women 18 years and older, capacity 10
- counselling, release planning
- helps reintegration into the community
- supervision and guidance
- educational upgrading
- life skills
Female Mobile Support (FMS), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- for female youth 12-24 years who have been involved, are still involved or at risk of sexual exploitation
- Monday-Sunday 24 hours
- support and services including housing, life skills, counselling, medical care and mentoring and advocacy
- referrals to community resources
Empowering Against Exploitation (EAE), 905-456-1315 ext 247 -- preventative education program for young women 12-24 years to address online safety and sexual exploitation in the community
Empowering Young Men (EYM), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- preventative education program for young men 12-24 years addressing sexual exploitation, its harms and ways they can work towards ending sexual harm
Change is Choice program -- addresses problems with substance abuse, anger management and criminal thinking to motivated women at Vanier Centre for Women to enter more intensive rehabilitation
Girls in the Know -- mentorship program for females at Syl Apps focusing on self-awareness, empowerment and self-respect
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John Howard Society Extrajudicial Measures and Extrajudicial Sanctions Programs
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Office: 905-522-4446
654 Barton St E
Hamilton, ON, L8L 3A2
Hamilton, ON, L8L 3A2
Short Description
Youth are diverted from the formal youth justice process, while being held accountable for their actions in a community context. Each young person is designed a program of measures that addresses their risks and needs of the person(s) harmed in the community.
These programs are funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. The Extrajudicial Measures Program is offered in partnership with Hamilton Police Services. The Extrajudicial Sanctions Program is offered in partnership with the Hamilton Crown Attorney's Office and Hamilton Youth Probation Services.
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John Howard Society Non-Residential Attendance Centre
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Office: 905-522-4446
654 Barton St E
Hamilton, ON, L8L 3A2
Hamilton, ON, L8L 3A2
Short Description
This is a highly structured intensive community based alternative to custody for youth who have come in contact with the law. Youth engage in cognitive programming based on prevention, rehabilitation, and reintegration. The program supports youth and assists them in achieving their goals, motivating and facilitating change.
This program is funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
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John Howard Society Federal Adult Diversion Program
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Office: 905-522-4446
654 Barton St E
Hamilton, ON, L8L 3A2
Hamilton, ON, L8L 3A2
Short Description
The Adult Diversion program diverts selected offenders from the normal court process, while still being accountable for their offence. Upon successful completion of the Adult Diversion Agreement, all further criminal proceedings relating to the charge against the offender will be terminated.
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John Howard Society Direct Accountability Program
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Office: 905-522-4446
654 Barton St E
Hamilton, ON, L8L 3A2
Hamilton, ON, L8L 3A2
Short Description
A Community Justice Worker attends court daily and works with the offender and the Crown on referrals for diversion. The Community Justice Worker works collaboratively to determine, implement, and monitor sanctions, which may include:
- community service work
- letter of apology
- charitable donation
- restitution
- referral to program options
- alternative service within the community
Direct Accountability also includes three programs which are educational and informational in nature as part of this program: alcohol and drug awareness, anger management, stop shop theft.
This program is funded by the Ministry of the Attorney General.
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Community Justice Programs
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Office: Information and intake 905-847-6547 ext 0; (collect calls accepted)
165 Cross Ave, Suite 203
Oakville, ON, L6J 0A9
Oakville, ON, L6J 0A9
Short Description
ADAPT offers a variety of Community Justice programs to youth and adults, providing assessment, counselling and case management services, assistance can also be provided to the family or caregivers
Extra-Judicial Programming (EJM and EJS) (ages 12-17)
- Extrajudicial Sanctions (EJS) is a program that gives young people an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and to make amends by completing certain tasks, after being charged with an offence
- Extrajudicial Measures (EJM) is a program that gives young people, who are willing to participate, an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions and to make amends by completing certain tasks (option available to police instead of laying a formal charge)
- involvement with ADAPT may be one of the tasks assigned as part of the EJS/EJM contract
Youth Justice Program
- provides screenings, assessment and counselling services to young people involved with Halton Youth Justice Services who are experiencing issues related to drug and /or alcohol use
- referrals are initiated by Halton Youth Justice Services
- support is also provided to family members of the young person
Probation and Parole Program
- provides alcohol/drug use and problem gambling assessments for probation and parole clients as required by a court order and/or parole certificate
- these screenings, in conjunction with the Probation and Parole Officer, determine the level of service required to meet the counselling condition of the order
- services include group and individual counselling and referrals to community programs/services tailored to the needs of the individual
Drug Court Program
- the Halton Drug Treatment Court (HDTC) is a judicially-supervised drug treatment and rehabilitation program for offenders whose criminal conduct is motivated by drug addiction
- expected to take 9 to 12 months to complete
- participation is voluntary and includes an application and screening process by the Federal Crown Attorney's office and the Court Liaison worker
- once accepted, ADAPT is the lead provider to address the substance addiction and the individual is assigned an addiction worker
Safe Beds
- a short-term residential bed program (Mental Health & Justice Beds) providing individuals living with mental illness, and recent or current involvement with the criminal justice system, with a 30-day stay with onsite 24-hour supports to assist in resolving the current crisis and creating strategies for long-term interventions
- referrals are made by Halton Regional Police and admission to the program is based on a screening with Safe Beds program staff
- Canadian Metal Health Association (CMHA), Supportive Housing Halton (SHH) and ADAPT work in collaboration to provide individuals with a service delivery model that is comprehensive
- if the individual is in need of addiction services, the ADAPT Safe Beds Addiction Worker will be assigned to provide services
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Office: 905-890-5222
160 Traders Blvd E, Suite 100
Mississauga, ON, L4Z 3K7
Mississauga, ON, L4Z 3K7
Short Description
COVID19 For information on in-person, telephone and virtual services, call Youth Intake Specialist at 905-890-5222 ext 2262, or visit www.wheretostart.ca
Community mental health programs including individual and family counselling, and counselling and support for youth struggling with mental health and substance use
Community mental health programs including individual and family counselling, and counselling and support for youth struggling with mental health and substance use
- intensive short-term crisis intervention
- child, youth and parent counselling
- youth justice programs, including diversion and rehabilitation
- transitions to adult services
- parenting support, courses and groups
- housing supports
- educational groups for youth
- volunteer opportunities
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Mental Health Services, Halton Region Branch Head Office - Oakville
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905-693-4270
Crisis: COAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team): 1-877-825-9011
1540 Cornwall Rd, Unit 102
Oakville, ON, L6J 7W5
Oakville, ON, L6J 7W5
Short Description
Programs and services include:
Case Management
- helps people manage symptoms in positive ways, get the right care, find a place to live, make healthy choices, and connect to others who can help
Information and Referral
- provides information on mental health, addictions, and services to promote improved health and well-being
- provides current and comprehensive information for people who have a mental health and/or addiction concerns as well as family members, friends, physicians, health care workers, or service providers
Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST)
- provides telephone support and mobile intervention to persons who are in crisis and have a mental health concern
- offer a range of workshops, courses, training, groups, and services to promote positive health and create a supportive community
Call-In Counselling
- Single session counselling available over the phone, video platform and in-person (select days)
- call 289-291-5396 to schedule an appointment
Groups and Workshops
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-based skills groups and workshops: Develop skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness
- AFFIRM: Group focused on developing new skills, meeting new people, and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression for LGBTQ2S+ youth and adults
- Structured Relapse Prevention: For clients with moderate to severe substance use concerns looking to work towards changing alcohol/drug use, and learn how to cope with daily substance use triggers, cravings and risk situations
Transitional Case Management Program
- Dual Diagnosis Program: for people who have both a mental health concern and /or intellectual disability
- Justice Services: providing assistance and court support services for people who have a mental health/addiction concern and are involved in the criminal justice system
- Court Support: for people who have a mental health and/or addiction concern and are accused of an offence * help patients get the mental health and/or addictions support they need while they are in the midst of court proceedings, such as the community treatment court
- Release from Custody: help people to reintegrate back into the community in a safe and supportive manner
Peer Support Program
- virtual peer support groups * weekly drop-in groups * email [email protected] for information
Services and Programs:
- Education and Training
- Mobile Outreach Team - COAST - Crisis Outreach and Support Team
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Mississauga Office
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Office: 905-624-1755
5170 Dixie Rd, Suite 206
Mississauga, ON, L4W 1E3
Mississauga, ON, L4W 1E3
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Community programs
Group and individual counselling including theft prevention, anger management, drug and alcohol counselling
Court programs
Diversion and alternate measure programs including community service and counselling
Court support for youth
Transitional housing
Ellen House -- halfway house for women 18 years and older, capacity 10
Outreach/Preventative Education programs
Female Mobile Support (FMS), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- for female youth 12-24 who have been involved, are still involved or at risk of sexual exploitation
Empowering Against Exploitation (EAE), 905-459-1315 ext 247 -- preventative education program for young women 12-24 years to address online safety and sexual exploitation in the community
Empowering Young Men (EYM), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- preventative education program for young men 12-24 years addressing sexual exploitation, its harm and ways they can work towards ending sexual harm
Change is Choice program -- addresses problems with substance abuse, and anger management and criminal thinking in order to motivate women at Vanier Centre for Women to enter more intensive rehabilitation
Girls in the Know -- mentorship program for female youth at Syl Aps focusing on self-awareness, empowerment and self-respect
Group and individual counselling including theft prevention, anger management, drug and alcohol counselling
Court programs
Diversion and alternate measure programs including community service and counselling
- Court support program -- practical assistance, support, information to women in and out of custody
Court support for youth
- Follow up and aftercare program -- assists young women leaving custody with reintegration
- support, advocacy and referrals to community resources for counselling, education, employment, housing
Transitional housing
Ellen House -- halfway house for women 18 years and older, capacity 10
- counselling, release planning
- helps reintegration into the community
- supervision and guidance
- educational upgrading
- life skills
Outreach/Preventative Education programs
Female Mobile Support (FMS), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- for female youth 12-24 who have been involved, are still involved or at risk of sexual exploitation
- Monday-Sunday 24 hours
- support and services including housing, life skills, counseling, medical care and mentoring and advocacy
- referrals to community resources
Empowering Against Exploitation (EAE), 905-459-1315 ext 247 -- preventative education program for young women 12-24 years to address online safety and sexual exploitation in the community
Empowering Young Men (EYM), 905-459-1315 ext 250 -- preventative education program for young men 12-24 years addressing sexual exploitation, its harm and ways they can work towards ending sexual harm
Change is Choice program -- addresses problems with substance abuse, and anger management and criminal thinking in order to motivate women at Vanier Centre for Women to enter more intensive rehabilitation
Girls in the Know -- mentorship program for female youth at Syl Aps focusing on self-awareness, empowerment and self-respect
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Office: 1-877-539-0463
912 Dundas St
Woodstock, ON, N4S 1H1
Woodstock, ON, N4S 1H1
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COVID-19 Update:
Wellkin Child & Youth Mental Wellness is making every effort to promote the safety and well-being of the children, youth and families we support.
Please follow our social media and website for updated information about our programs and services.
Wellkin provides a number of programs and services including:
Wellkin Child & Youth Mental Wellness is making every effort to promote the safety and well-being of the children, youth and families we support.
Please follow our social media and website for updated information about our programs and services.
Wellkin provides a number of programs and services including:
- Intake
- Day Treatment Program
- Intensive Family Service Program
- School Community Intervention Partnership (SCIP)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Family Support Program
- Oxford Respite Network
- Early Years Program
- Adult Protective Services (APSW)
- Brief Therapy Services
- Therapy Services
- Urgent Access Therapy Service
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Office: 519-539-2119
496 Adelaide St, 2nd Flr
Woodstock, ON, N4S 4B4
Woodstock, ON, N4S 4B4
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Programs enable youth and adults to take responsibility for their actions through community work, education, skill development, victim awareness and lifestyle choices * clients are referred by the courts, probation and police, and the community * programming can be accessed through a variety of entry-points: prevention, diversion, and post-sentence and includes mediation from a restorative perspective * for a full list of programs, please visit our website: www.optionsforjustice.ca
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