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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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Provides legal assistance and information to disadvantaged persons who would not otherwise have access to such services.
If you need legal information and ...
840 7th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 3G2 Map
403-234-9266
Area Served: Calgary Zone (previously Calgary Health Region)
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All ages
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The Alberta Law Line is a program of LAA that provides free legal information, referrals, and advice* to Albertans over the phone. All calls are ...
AB, Canada
780-644-7777
Area Served: Alberta
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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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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
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Edmonton, AB, T6E 5H4 Map
587-400-0302
Area Served: Edmonton Zone (previously Capital Health)
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All ages
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6707 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 0E5 Map
403-455-0370
Area Served: Calgary Zone (previously Calgary Health Region)
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18 years and up
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Heart Centered Counselling
Calgary, AB, T2L 0E3 Map
403-827-8529
Area Served: Calgary Zone (previously Calgary Health Region)
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5 - 60 years
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2. Forensic resources
Resources for people with mental health needs who are having problems with the law.
Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses
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6030 88 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6E 6G4 Map
780-760-7792
Area Served: Edmonton Zone (previously Capital Health)
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All ages
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6707 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 0E5 Map
403-455-0370
Area Served: Calgary Zone (previously Calgary Health Region)
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18 years and up
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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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Providing legal services to Albertans in need, through multiple locations in Alberta.
10320 102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5J 4A1 Map
780-644-4971
Area Served: Alberta
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All ages
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We are a domestic violence foundation that serves rural Sturgeon County and surround areas. We provide 24/7 on call support to individuals experiencing ...
Morinville, AB, T8R 1S1 Map
587-879-6125
Area Served: Alberta
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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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Community-based charitable organization dedicated to reducing the incidence of crime and increasing community safety through preventative and restorative ...
917 9th Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0S5 Map
403-266-4566
Area Served: Calgary Zone (previously Calgary Health Region)
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All ages
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The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) provides decision-making mechanisms for individuals who are unable to make personal, non-financial decisions for ...
9942 108 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5K 2J5 Map
780-427-0017
Area Served: Alberta
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All ages
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