Addiction and Mental Health - Diversion Services
Recovery Alberta’s Provincial Mental Health Diversion Program (PMHDP) is a court-connected mental health service for eligible individuals whose criminal charges may be related to mental health and/or addiction concerns. Referrals are made by the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service to participating Mental Health Diversion sites across Alberta.
Following referral, clinicians complete a suitability assessment and identify treatment, service, and risk-related needs. The program provides short-term clinical intervention, care coordination, and connection to community-based supports, which may include mental health, addiction, primary care, housing, income, social, and other recovery-oriented services.
The average program length is approximately 3 months for adults and 4 months for youth, based on the court-adjournment period. Participants work on mutually agreed-upon goals during that time. When those goals are successfully completed, the referred charges are withdrawn at their final court date.
When an individual is assessed as not eligible for the program, recommendations may still be provided regarding appropriate mental health, addiction, and community-based supports.
Telephone
780-645-6346
Service Hours
Monday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Service language options
Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered.
Referral Needed
No
Eligibility
Adults and youth with a diagnosed or suspected mental health or concurrent disorders who have been charged with minor offenses. Individuals are assessed on a case-by-case basis upon approval and submission of a signed PMHDP Referral Form from the Prosecutor at court.
Wait times
1 Months
Approximately 1 month from charge(s) being referred.
Fees
No