Court Support Services

This program provides support for people involved in the Criminal Justice System who have issues related to substance misuse and/or mental illness. Clients access services voluntarily through self-referral and/or by recommendation from the Criminal Justice System. Court Support Workers connect with clients in custody, in court and in community settings in both Huron and Perth counties.

Support can include:

• Attending court with individuals
• Supporting in the court diversion/pre-charge diversion process
• Assisting in release from detention and re-engagement within the community
• Psychoeducation and accountability, in a group setting, through the Why’s of Addiction Program, multiple times each week
• Referral to community treatment with a CMHA Huron Perth Addiction Counsellor and residential treatment where appropriate
• Referral and collaboration with other appropriate community services including probation and parole to provide wrap around support to individuals
• Confirm individual’s attendance/participation in CMHA Huron Perth services during Court proceedings
• Provide support regarding the court process, assist in obtaining disclosure and help locate appropriate legal representation