Program: Human Services Justice Program
Organization: Canadian Mental Health Association - Simcoe County
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
Public Contacts: Debbie Bigelow - Program Manager, Human Services Justice System
249-535-0202 * dbigelow@cmhastarttalking.ca
Service Description: 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
Application: Self referral * individual referral * agency referral
Eligibility / Target Population: Youth 16 years and older * Youth 12-17 years involved with the criminal justice system * Adults 18 years and older identifying as dual diagnosis
Languages: English ; French
Language Notes: French recept
Area Served: Barrie ; Collingwood ; Midland ; Orillia ; Penetanguishene
See Also: Mental Health Courts and Diversion Programs
Last Updated: 1/29/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=207065

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