Legal and Justice Resources
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.
You may also be interested in the following subheadings:
Publicly Funded / Free Services
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Is a safe place to tell your secrets for children and youth who have been physically abused, sexually abused, become the targets of internet luring or were the ...
8 Forster Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2N 1Z9 Map
905-937-5435
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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All ages
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Supporting individuals who have experienced abuse in intimate adult relationships in their journey towards healthy self-directed lives and respectful relationships
60 James Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 7E7 Map
905-684-1223 x1
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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16 years and up
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Local Children's Aid Society mandated by the Child and Family Services Act to investigate the abuse and neglect of children and to provide protection, foster ...
7900 Canadian Drive, Welland, Niagara Falls, St. Catherines, ON, L2E 6S5 Map
905-937-7731
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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All ages
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New Outlooks and Beginnings helps youth prepare to leave the care of FACS and establish independent living in the community. New Outlooks educates and prepares ...
ON, Canada
905-937-7731
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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Up to 16 years
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Coalition of stakeholders focused on creating a safe environment for youth by bringing the community together to eliminate youth violence and victimization in Niagara.
ON, Canada
1-905-646-0612
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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Up to 18 years
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Our Youth Justice program addresses the needs of the Community and the position of the Victim. The three components of our work are:
Extra Judicial ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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Up to 18 years
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VSN is a community-based, non-profit organization made up of over 100 volunteer crisis responders. Our small team of full time employees has been graciously ...
110 James Street, 3rd Floor, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 7E8 Map
905-688-4111 x5084
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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All ages
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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. ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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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 * ...
55 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5J 2H7 Map
416-482-8255
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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Helps families in Ontario receive the financial support they are entitled to by enforcing court ordered support responsibilities.
Toronto, ON, M3M 3A3 Map
416-326-1817 x18002677263
Area Served: Ontario
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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.
ON, Canada
416-947-3330
Area Served: Ontario
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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, ...
438 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 2C9 Map
416-325-5669
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
250 Davisville Avenue, Toronto, ON, M7A 1G2 Map
416-325-5669
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
ON, Canada
1-800-461-2156 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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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, ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
158 Spadina Road, Toronto, ON, M5R 2T8 Map
416-392-3135
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
55 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M4V 2Y7 Map
1-800-578-2343
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
500 Church Street, Penetanguishene, ON, L9M 1G3 Map
705-549-3181 x23867055493663
Area Served: Ontario
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18 years and up
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Your Legal Rights is an initiative of Community Legal Education Ontario, and is a website of legal information for people in Ontario at www.yourlegalrights.on.ca
119 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5V 2L1 Map
416-408-4420 x829
Area Served: Ontario
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All ages
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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 ...
151 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H3 Map
613-238-2422
Area Served: Canada
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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 ...
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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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, ...
55 Northfield Drive East, Waterloo, ON, N2K 3T6 Map
1-877-200-5519 x5853118
Area Served: Canada
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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 ...
800 Blackburn Mews, Kingston, ON, K7P 2N6 Map
613-384-6272
Area Served: Canada
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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
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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 ...
393 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1W9 Map
416-314-8000
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
5659 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1N9 Map
1-888-671-3446
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All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
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Dialogues: Personal Family & Work Relationships
5400 Portage Road, Niagara Falls, ON, L2G 5X7
905-371-0572
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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7 years and up
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2. Forensic resources
Resources for people with mental health needs who are having problems with the law.
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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
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The programs and services offered through the JHS Niagara reflect our continued commitment to improve our communities through Justice, Prevention, Employment and Education.
210 King Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3J9 Map
905-682-2657
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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7 years and up
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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 & ...
26 Mansur Terrace, Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1 Map
647-479-9611
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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 ...
5659 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1N9 Map
1-888-671-3446
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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
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The programs and services offered through the JHS Niagara reflect our continued commitment to improve our communities through Justice, Prevention, Employment and Education.
210 King Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3J9 Map
905-682-2657
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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7 years and up
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(PLEASE NOTE: Intake/Referral contact number listed under toll free heading for contact information - all referrals and intake through Contact Niagara) ...
3340 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, ON, L2V 4Y6 Map
905-688-6850
Area Served: Niagara Regional Municipality
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Up to 18 years
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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 ...
720 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M7A 2S9 Map
416-326-2220
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
483 Bay Street, Toronto, ON Map
1-800-263-1830 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Ontario
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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 ...
5659 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1N9 Map
1-888-671-3446
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All ages
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