John Howard Society of Peel, Halton and Dufferin

Site: Milton Office

Service: Community and Criminal Justice Services

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Record #: OAK2898
Last Full Update: 24 Mar 2026

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-864-1306;  
Institutional Transportation Program to Warkworth and Kingston 905-522-4446
Fax 905-875-2246
E-Mail milton@johnhowardphd.ca
Website https://johnhoward.on.ca/peel-halton-dufferin/
Social Media LinkedIn LinkedIn, YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Tracie McGrath-Levis, Coordinator Community Services; Phone: 905-864-1306 ext 206; Email: tmcgrath-levis@johnhowardphd.ca
Alternate Contact Catherine Wiggan, Manager of Community Services; Email: cwiggan@johnhowardphd.ca

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Non-profit agency supports people who are at risk or involved in the criminal justice system through service, reform, education and advocacy.
Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Established 1979
Primary Executive Kara Hart, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 905-459-0111 ext 203; Fax: 905-459-4045; Email: khart@johnhowardphd.ca
Funding Provincial - Ministry of the Attorney General ; Fundraising ; Donations ; United Way - Golden Horshoe

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Community Services

Provides counselling, skill development, peer support, housing supports, anger management, and community reintegration services for youth and adults involved with or at risk of involvement in the criminal justice system.

  • Anti-Criminal Thinking program
  • Community reintegration support
  • Information and referral services
  • Individual counselling and crisis support
  • Intensive Housing Case Management Program
  • Life skills workshops
  • Mental Health and Addiction Peer Support Program (MHAPS)
  • Navigating Relationships program
  • RESOLVE anger management and emotion regulation programs for youth and adults
  • Support for issues related to housing, finances, mental health, addictions, relationships, parenting, employment, and self-management

Justice Services

Provides court-related, correctional, diversion, and reintegration programs for youth and adults involved in the criminal justice system.

  • Bail Verification and Supervision Program
  • Institutional services and pre-release planning
  • Referrals to community supports and resources
  • Youth Attendance Centre program
  • Youth Justice Committee program

Youth Programs

Provides counselling, diversion, prevention, education, and support programs for youth at risk of or involved in the criminal justice system.

  • Individual counselling and support services
  • Youth Attendance Centre program
  • Youth Justice Committee program
  • RESOLVE anger management and emotion regulation program for youth
Hours

Office hours (call to confirm):

  • Mon-Thu 9 am-12 noon and 1 pm- 4 pm, Fri 9 am-12 noon
  • Additional times available by appointment 
  • Services offered In person, virtually or by telephone 
Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility Ages: 16 year(s) and up
Application

Walk in or call for appointment
Languages English ; French
Fees Program - Anger and Emotion Management Program - fee for service program ; Varies by program

Site Information

Located In Community Milton
Address & Map
310 Main St E, Suite 107
Milton, ON L9T 1P5
 
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Intersection Martin St and Main St E
Physical Access Not Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Abuse / Assault ; Emergency / Crisis ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Youth
HCSD Sub Heading Victims of Crime Support Programs ; Youth Advocacy / Legal Help ; Youth Mental Health Resources ; Victims of Abuse Support Programs ; Youth Mental Health Services
Service Categories Ex-Offender Counselling ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Offender/Ex-Offender Issues ; Domestic Violence Intervention Programs ; Ex-Offender Reentry Programs ; Hate Crimes Prevention ; Case/Care Management ~ At Risk Youth ; Anger Management ~ Ex-Offenders ; Anger Management ~ At Risk Youth ; Bail Supervision Programs ; Case/Care Management ~ Ex-Offenders ; Day/Evening Reporting Centres for Offenders ~ Young Offenders ; Inmate Pre-Release Programs

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