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Program:
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Court Support Program - Keswick
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Address:
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30-443 The Queensway S
Georgina, ON
L4P 2C9
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Accessibility Notes:
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Courts are wheelchair accessible.
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Hours:
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Daily 24 hours
This location is available by appointment only, pending the availability of staff and the geographic convenience for clients.
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Service Description:
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The Court Support Program supports individuals 16+ with substance use concerns who are involved in the criminal justice system. This program is designed to:
- Support to individuals who have existing matters before the courts
- Internal referrals to ASCO programs and services as appropriate.
- Consulting with client and duty counsel or their lawyer.
- Assisting clients with requests or questions they may have for duty counsel or their lawyer.
- Coordinating a return to court date with client and duty counsel or lawyer.
- Consultation with client’s social and community supports.
- Providing consultation, education, and advocacy to client’s support networks and to court staff.
- Supporting individuals to connect to legal aid, bail and other necessary services.
- Referring individuals to appropriate social services and resources.
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Application:
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Access is by outreach to the courthouse.
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Clients with Legal Issues Only
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Area Served:
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Counties: Regional Municipality of York
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