Mental health diversion programs provide mental health services and supports to adults who have mental health needs and are in contact with the criminal justice system for minor offences. These programs help divert individuals from entering the justice system and/or provide mental health services to those currently in the justice system. Programs encompass a variety of services and supports, including crisis response/emergency services, safe beds, housing, case management, peer support, and links to social, education and employment supports.
Diversion Programs
It is heartbreaking to monitor social media when a patient from Ontario Shores goes missing and the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) post a media release in an effort to inform the public and
I get it, it’s complicated.
Episode 7 features interviews with forensic outpatient and #mentalhealth advocate Brian Rose and Simcoe Refo