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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Women of all ages are referred to the our organization by officials working in the criminal justice system including lawyers, medical professionals, social ...
2352 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS, B3K 3B9 Map
1-902-454-5041
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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All ages
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The Elizabeth Fry Society is an organization dedicated to serve women from all walks of life, not only those in prison. It provides a safe, healing environment ...
2786 Agricola Street, Halifax, NS, B3K 4E1 Map
902-454-5041 x18776191354
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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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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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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Without our services provided, many economically-disadvantaged Nova Scotians would not have their individual rights and freedoms and the rights and freedoms of ...
5475 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS, B3J 3T2 Map
1-902-420-6583
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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All ages
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2. Forensic resources
Resources for people with mental health needs who are having problems with the law.
Publicly Funded / Free Services
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We are in partnership with:
* IWK Health Centre
* QE II Health Sciences Centre
* Dartmouth General Hospital
* Cobequid Community Health ...
1526 Dresden Row, Halifax, NS, B3J 3K3 Map
1-902-422-4240
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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All ages
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Without our services provided, many economically-disadvantaged Nova Scotians would not have their individual rights and freedoms and the rights and freedoms of ...
5475 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS, B3J 3T2 Map
1-902-420-6583
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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All ages
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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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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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We are the first legal Service for poor people in our community, the oldest clinical law program in Canada as well as the only community law clinic in Nova ...
2209 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS Map
1-902-423-8105
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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All ages
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Without our services provided, many economically-disadvantaged Nova Scotians would not have their individual rights and freedoms and the rights and freedoms of ...
5475 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS, B3J 3T2 Map
1-902-420-6583
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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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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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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We offer practical assistance for children and families through Community and Family Services.
We provide shelter and support to secure housing for homeless ...
7071 Bayers Rd, Halifax, NS, B3L 2C2 Map
1-902-455-1201
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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All ages
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Our government takes a strong stand against senior abuse. Older adults have the right to live safely and manage their own affairs.
When someone violates ...
NS, Canada
1-877-833-3377
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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All ages
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The Public Trustee is committed to the proper administration of estates of deceased persons, incompetent persons, children, and missing persons. It is also ...
ON, Canada
902-424-7760
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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All ages
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