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London's Mental Health Court is a response to the constant underfunding and misapplication of resources that has left the London-Middlesex community poorly equipped to handle the mentally ill.
This website was designed to examine the role of London's Mental Health Court. Each article examines one aspect of the court and the services it provides. Read more...
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Toronto: Canada's First Mental Health Court |
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Justice Through Therapy: Adult Diversion |
The Mental Health Court in Toronto was established in response to the growing number of mentally ill in court. Created in 1998, it was the first of its kind in Canada and one of the first in the world. Read more...
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Traditional methods of justice often fail to be effective for the mentally ill. London's mental health diversion program proves that justice does not always mean jail-time. Read more...
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Key Players |
Although London's Mental Health Court does not currently accept youth under 18, London youth with mental illnesses who become involved in the justice system have the opportunity to get help using youth mental health court diversion services. Read more...
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Assessing the Court |
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No one else to call |
Although still in its infancy, questions concerning the effectiveness of the Mental Health Court have already surfaced. Some call it revolutionary while others call it a Band-Aid solution. Read more...
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When there's no one else to call, people often turn to the police to help. But, with few hospital beds and underfunded community services, the London Police often shoulder the burden. Read more... |
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Dying to be Understood |
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How it all works: Court Flowchart |
When our society doesn't understand mental illness and those who suffer from it, the consequences can be deadly. This page is dedicated to remembering the mentally ill. Read more. |
How does a person go from being charged with a crime to getting hooked up with community resources through the Mental Health Court? Read more...
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Glossary of Terms |
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Contact Us/About Us
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