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Program: Human Services Justice Program

Organization: Canadian Mental Health Association - Simcoe County
Description of Services: Community-based program assists those with mental illnesses or disorders that have an incident or conflict with the criminal justice system

Services and programs available:
  • court support services in criminal courts located in Barrie, Midland, Collingwood, Orillia and Penetanguishene
  • court diversion program for those charged with minor criminal offenses
  • release from custody services for inmates being discharged from Central North Correctional Centre in Penetanguishene
  • consultation
  • support and education
  • referrals to community resources
  • case management services

Release from Custody - Assists youth 16 years and older who reside in the North Simcoe Muskoka district who may be at risk of involvement/re-involvement in the criminal justice system. Release and discharge planning for community reintegration.

Fees: Free
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Youth 16 years and older * Youth 12-17 years involved with the criminal justice system * Adults 18 years and older identifying as dual diagnosis
Application: Self referral * individual referral * agency referral
Languages: English ; French
Area(s) Served: Barrie ; Collingwood ; Midland ; Orillia ; Penetanguishene

Phone Numbers: 705-726-5033
Crisis: 705-728-5044
Fax: 705-719-0908
Website: www.cmhastarttalking.ca
Address: 15 Bradford St
Barrie, ON
L4N 1W2
Location: Barrie
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm * by appointment
Executives: Valerie Grdisa - Chief Executive Officer
705-726-5033 ext 431 * vgrdisa@cmhastarttalking.ca
Lynne Cheliak - Clinical Director
705-726-5033 ext 436
Contacts: Debbie Bigelow - Program Manager, Human Services Justice System
249-535-0202 * dbigelow@cmhastarttalking.ca

 
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 1/29/2025

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