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| Canadian Mental Health Association | |
| Toronto Branch | |
| Mental Health and Justice Program | |
| Office phone | 416-789-7957 |
| Fax | 416-789-9079 |
| Web site | www.toronto.cmha.ca |
| Address | Lawrence Square Mall, 700 Lawrence Ave W, Ste 480, Toronto, ON, M6A 3B4 |
| Location (Intersection) | North York West (William R Allen Rd and Lawrence Ave W) |
| Hours | Office -- Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Area served | City of Toronto * Crisis Prevention -- Steeles Ave E (north) to Lake Ontario (south), Victoria Park Ave (west) to Rouge River/Pickering Town Line (east) |
| Languages of service | English |
| Eligibility | Individuals 16 years and over with serious mental illness and recent or current involvement with the criminal justice system |
| Physical access | Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * elevator with lowered buttons * designated parking |
| Service description | Network Safe Bed Registry, 416-248-4174, www.toronto.cmha.ca/safebeds -- information on criteria, locations and availability of short-term crisis beds * crisis beds -- residential care and 24 hour crisis support, up to 30 days * capacity 16 beds * in partnership with COTA Health, Gerstein Crisis Centre and Reconnect Mental Health Services Case Management Services, 416-979-1994 ext 224 -- supportive housing and intensive case management services * capacity 395 * rent supplement program * high level of supportive services * in partnership with Houselink Community Homes, LOFT Community Services, COTA Health -- see separate entries Mental Health and Justice Crisis Prevention Program, 416-458-9466, fax 416-289-6843 (referrals) -- assistance to individuals with mental illness who are at significant risk of incurring criminal charges * access to mental health services and supports * home visits or visits to community locations available to referred individuals * consultation available to police, probation and criminal justice personnel * see website for referral form Mental Health and Justice Initiative -- housing and support for persons with serious mental illness, current involvement with the criminal justice system, and who are homeless or at risk of homelessness * in partnership with LOFT Community Services -- see separate entry |
| Organization type | Non Profit ; Registered Charity ; United Way |
| Last complete update | 2010-05-14 |



