Peterborough County, ON
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This section has various legal resources including legal aid, and forensic resources. Forensic resources refers to resources for individuals with mental health problems who have had troubles with the law. This is not an exhaustive list of resources and services, but highlights those which might be of interest to individuals with mental health issues.

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Publicly Funded / Free Services

Kawartha Family Court Assessment Service provides Family Court and Youth Court with comprehensive assessments pursuant to Section 34 of the Youth Criminal ... more
349 A George Street North, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3P9 Map
705-748-3220
Area Served: Peterborough County
All ages
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Non-profit, social service counselling agency located in Peterborough, Ontario. Provides counselling and support to young people aged 10-18 and their ... more
459 Reid Street, Peterborough, ON, K9H 4G7 Map
705-743-1681
Area Served: Peterborough County
10 - 18 years
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The Directory of Youth Justice Services in Ontario connects the youth justice system with supports in the community for young persons in conflict with the law. ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
6 - 18 years
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Community legal clinic * summary advice and referral * limited representation in test case litigation * collect calls accepted * law reform * speakers * ... more
55 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5J 2H7 Map
416-482-8255
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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Helps families in Ontario receive the financial support they are entitled to by enforcing court ordered support responsibilities. more
Toronto, ON, M3M 3A3 Map
416-326-1817 x18002677263
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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The Lawyer Referral Service of the Law Society of Upper Canada helps people in Ontario find a lawyer, including up to 30-minutes free consultation. more
ON, Canada
416-947-3330
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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The Ombudsman resolves and investigates complaints about any matter concerning children and youth receiving services from Ontario children's aid societies, ... more
438 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 2C9 Map
416-325-5669
Area Served: Ontario
Up to 18 years
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If you are a child or youth with a concern about your experiences with a service provider or feel that your rights may have been violated, or you need ... more
250 Davisville Avenue, Toronto, ON, M7A 1G2 Map
416-325-5669
Area Served: Ontario
Up to 21 years
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Through its programs and services, the Ministry of Community and Social Services: •helps adults with a developmental disability live, work and participate ... more
ON, Canada
1-800-461-2156 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Ontario
16 years and up
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The ministry funds many programs and services to help women and their children live free of domestic violence. These programs and services are delivered ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
16 years and up
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Victim Services providers throughout Ontario offer support for victims of crime, who may suffer from various forms of trauma, physical injury, financial loss, ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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The Ontario Women's Justice Network (OWJN) promotes an understanding of the law with respect to violence against women, providing accessible legal information ... more
158 Spadina Road, Toronto, ON, M5R 2T8 Map
416-392-3135
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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The PPAO provides advocacy services to individual patients (instructed and non-instructed), addresses facility-based or provincial systemic issues impacting on ... more
55 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M4V 2Y7 Map
1-800-578-2343
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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Provides advocacy services to in-patients at the 10 major mental health facilities in Ontario, serving patients in both the civil and forensic (not criminally ... more
500 Church Street, Penetanguishene, ON, L9M 1G3 Map
705-549-3181 x23867055493663
Area Served: Ontario
18 years and up
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CAEFS is an association of self-governing, community-based Elizabeth Fry Societies that work with and for women and girls in the justice system, particularly ... more
151 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H3 Map
613-238-2422
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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This website is designed to provide information, contacts and support to police officers and police services, as well as to the mental health services in their ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Family Mediation Canada is an interdisciplinary association of lawyers, social workers, human services and health care professionals, working together, ... more
55 Northfield Drive East, Waterloo, ON, N2K 3T6 Map
1-877-200-5519 x5853118
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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The John Howard Society of Canada is a federation of provincial and local societies comprised of people whose mission is "safe, effective and humane responses ... more
800 Blackburn Mews, Kingston, ON, K7P 2N6 Map
613-384-6272
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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1. Custody and Access (of Children)

Custody and access refers to the process of making informed determinations about custody and access in order to serve the best interests of the child.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

The Office of the Children's Lawyer is a law office in the Ministry of the Attorney General which delivers programs in the administration of justice on ... more
393 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1W9 Map
416-314-8000
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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Sakeenah Homes is a transitional home for Muslim women and children who may be facing violence, homelessness, financial or immigration issues. Our mission is ... more
5659 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1N9 Map
1-888-671-3446
Areas Served: Ontario, Canada
All ages
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2. Forensic resources

Resources for people with mental health needs who are having problems with the law.

Unfortunately, there are no results for this heading. Forensic resources
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3. Legal Aid

Legal aid provides free legal advice or free legal representation available, in certain cases, for people who are unable to pay for it themselves. For example, if you need a lawyer, but cannot pay for one, you may qualify for legal aid.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Dalhousie Youth Support Services seeks to provide a nurturing, safe environment for youth having been in conflict with the criminal justice system. Our ... more
189 Dalhousie Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 6Z3 Map
705-749-5705
Area Served: Peterborough County
12 - 17 years
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Provides a broad range of mental health, legal, parenting, and abuse support programs geared at boys, men, fathers and their families. * Therapy & ... more
26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
All ages
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Sakeenah Homes is a transitional home for Muslim women and children who may be facing violence, homelessness, financial or immigration issues. Our mission is ... more
5659 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1N9 Map
1-888-671-3446
Areas Served: Ontario, Canada
All ages
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4. Other Legal Resources

This section has legal resources that do not fit into other categories.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) is part of Ontario's Ministry of the Attorney General, and delivers a unique and diverse range of ... more
595 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 2M6 Map
416-314-2800
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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The Ombudsman of Ontario is an officer of the Provincial Legislative Assembly, independent from government and political parties. The Ombudsman investigates ... more
483 Bay Street, Toronto, ON Map
1-800-263-1830 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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Sakeenah Homes is a transitional home for Muslim women and children who may be facing violence, homelessness, financial or immigration issues. Our mission is ... more
5659 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1N9 Map
1-888-671-3446
Areas Served: Ontario, Canada
All ages
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Resource Lists by Other Organizations
Children's Mental Health Ontario (CMHO)
Catchment: Ontario
CMHO has list of child/youth mental health services for communities throughout Ontario.
Posted: Sep 1, 2020
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