Diversion Programs/Legal Reports & Support
Diversion Programs
Banyan House provides a range of services for NT and Commonwealth government diversionary programs. Diversionary services include:
- Assessment
- Counselling
- Education sessions
- Residential withdrawal
- Residential rehabilitation
SMART Court Clients
Clients can be referred to Banyan House for treatment through the NT SMART (Substance Misuse Assessment and Referral for Treatment) Court. Written referrals requesting an assessment report are forwarded to Banyan House. Assessments identify clients’ suitability for acceptance into Banyan House programs and, if suitable, provide the Court the option of directing the client to Banyan’s rehabilitation program as an alternative to a custodial sentence.
NT Illicit Drug Pre Court Diversion Program
The NT Illicit Drug Pre Court Diversionary Program is a joint venture between the Commonwealth Government and the NT Department of Health and Families.
Referrals to Banyan House for pre-court diversion services are made by Police to Banyan directly.
Legal Reports and Support
Banyan House provides assessment reports, on a fee basis, to staff of NT Corrections, Legal Aid, the North Australian Aboriginal Legal Aid (NAAJA) and to private lawyers.
Banyan House accepts clients through diversion programs who are on remand or bail conditions. Banyan staff also accompany and provide support and reports as required to these clients in their subsequent Court appearances.