Addiction Services Central Ontario - Court Support Program - Keswick

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.