Youth Mental Health and Justice Court Support

Who is this service for?

• This service is for youth with: 
  • Mental health difficulties that led to a criminal charge, and 
  • Current criminal court matters 

• The youth are 12 to 17 years old (referred before their 18^th birthday).  They live in Guelph Wellington. 

What supports do we offer in this service?

• This is a voluntary service. 

• We help a youth and family with the justice system.   
  • We help them connect with the court and a lawyer.   
  • We help them through the legal process. 

• We connect a youth with mental health services and other community resources as needed.   

How do I access this service?

• Phone Here 24/7:  1-844-437-3247 

• If you are concerned about your youth and the legal system, but there is not currently a criminal charge, you can: 
  • Start with a Single Session. A Single Session is an opportunity for a family to meet once with a Mental Health Clinician to explore the need for services.   
    • In Guelph
      • Attend the Children’s Walk-In Service for a Single Session. 
      • The Walk-In Service is every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.   
      • The location is the CMHA WW office at 737 Woolwich Street, Guelph. 
    • In the County
      • Phone Here 24/7 to book a Single Session:  1-844-437-3247. 
      • The Single Session will be at a CMHA WW office in the County. 
  • Contact the John Howard Society: www.johnhoward.ca 

“CMHA WW” means Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington.