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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.

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Publicly Funded / Free Services

Women of all ages are referred to the our organization by officials working in the criminal justice system including lawyers, medical professionals, social ... more
2352 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS, B3K 3B9 Map
1-902-454-5041
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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 ... more
2786 Agricola Street, Halifax, NS, B3K 4E1 Map
902-454-5041 x18776191354
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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 ... more
151 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H3 Map
613-238-2422
Area Served: Canada
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 ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
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, ... more
55 Northfield Drive East, Waterloo, ON, N2K 3T6 Map
1-877-200-5519 x5853118
Area Served: Canada
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 ... more
800 Blackburn Mews, Kingston, ON, K7P 2N6 Map
613-384-6272
Area Served: Canada
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

Sakeenah Homes is a transitional home for Muslim women and children who may be facing violence, homelessness, financial or immigration issues. Our mission is ... more
5659 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1N9 Map
1-888-671-3446
Areas Served: Ontario, Canada
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 ... more
5475 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS, B3J 3T2 Map
1-902-420-6583
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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

We are in partnership with: * IWK Health Centre * QE II Health Sciences Centre * Dartmouth General Hospital * Cobequid Community Health ... more
1526 Dresden Row, Halifax, NS, B3J 3K3 Map
1-902-422-4240
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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 ... more
5475 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS, B3J 3T2 Map
1-902-420-6583
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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

Sakeenah Homes is a transitional home for Muslim women and children who may be facing violence, homelessness, financial or immigration issues. Our mission is ... more
5659 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1N9 Map
1-888-671-3446
Areas Served: Ontario, Canada
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 ... more
2209 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS Map
1-902-423-8105
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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 ... more
5475 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS, B3J 3T2 Map
1-902-420-6583
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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

Sakeenah Homes is a transitional home for Muslim women and children who may be facing violence, homelessness, financial or immigration issues. Our mission is ... more
5659 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1N9 Map
1-888-671-3446
Areas Served: Ontario, Canada
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 ... more
7071 Bayers Rd, Halifax, NS, B3L 2C2 Map
1-902-455-1201
Area Served: Central Nova Scotia
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 ... more
NS, Canada
1-877-833-3377
Area Served: Nova Scotia
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 ... more
ON, Canada
902-424-7760
Area Served: Nova Scotia
All ages
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Resource Lists by Other Organizations
Catchment: Nova Scotia
This is a directory of all self-help groups in Nova Scotia.
Posted: May 31, 2012
Language: EN
Catchment: Nova Scotia
Comprehensive guide to mental health for families along with listings of resources in Nova Scotia. Produced by Community Mental Health together with the Healthy Minds Cooperative and family members of people living with mental illness.
Posted: Jul 7, 2013
Language: EN
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