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{{REVIEWED LSLAP | date= August 14, 2020}}
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=== 1. Counselling Services ===
=== 1. Counselling Services ===


Counselling is an invaluable resource for those experiencing distress resulting from legal issues. Some counsellors may also provide  integrated case management for people that are suffering from more severe disorders and require greater support.  
Counselling is an invaluable resource for those experiencing distress resulting from legal issues. Some counsellors may also provide  integrated case management for those suffering from more severe disorders requiring greater support.  


==== Broadway Youth Resource Centre (BYRC) ====
==== Broadway Youth Resource Centre (BYRC) ====
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==== Oak Counselling Services Society ====
==== Other Counselling Options ====
This PDF provides an excellent list of options for reduced cost counselling, compiled by Megan Sutherland of Willow Tree Counselling [https://willowtreecounselling.ca/ https://willowtreecounselling.ca/]
This PDF provides an excellent list of options for reduced cost counselling services, compiled by Megan Sutherland of Willow Tree Counselling [https://willowtreecounselling.ca/ https://willowtreecounselling.ca/]
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| online = [https://willowtreecounselling.ca/wp-content/themes/willowtree/reduced-cost-counselling.pdf PDF List]
| online = [https://willowtreecounselling.ca/wp-content/themes/willowtree/reduced-cost-counselling.pdf PDF List]
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Provides advice on rights pertaining to mental health law upon appointment. May also be available for ''habeas corpus'' applications, s 33 applications under the ''MHA'', as well as applications for judicial review of Mental Health Review Board hearing decisions.
Provides advice on rights pertaining to mental health law upon appointment. May also be available for ''habeas corpus'' applications, s 33 applications under the ''MHA'', as well as applications for judicial review of Mental Health Review Board hearing decisions.
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| address = 300 - 845 Cambie St <br /> Vancouver, BC  
| address = 300 - 845 Cambie St <br /> Vancouver, BC V6B 4Z9
| phone = Toll-free: 1-877-762-6664
| phone = Toll-free: 1-877-762-6664
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==== Disability Alliance BC ====
==== Disability Alliance BC ====
*A self-help umbrella group that raises public awareness of issues affecting people with disabilities.  
*A self-help umbrella group that raises public awareness about issues affecting people with disabilities.  
*A great resource for people with any type of disability (mental or physical) that can provide help with a wide range of legal and non-legal issues.  
*A great resource for people with any type of disability (mental or physical) that can provide assistance with a wide range of legal and non-legal issues.  
*Clients should contact the Advocacy Access number, below.
*Clients should contact the Advocacy Access number, below.
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| address = 1450-605 Robson St. <br /> Vancouver, BC V6B 5J3
| phone = (604) 875-0188 <br /> TTY: (604) 875-8835 <br /> Toll-free: 1-800-663-1278
| phone = (604) 875-0188 <br /> TTY: (604) 875-8835 <br /> Toll-free: 1-800-663-1278
| online = [https://disabilityalliancebc.org/ Website]
| online = [https://disabilityalliancebc.org/ Website]
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Provides informational services and an advocacy programme to protect human rights and prevent discrimination.
Provides informational services and an advocacy programme to protect human rights and prevent discrimination.
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| address = 1140 West Pender St. <br /> Vancouver, BC V6E 4G1
| phone = (604) 622-1100 <br /> Toll-free: 1-855-685-6222 <br /> Fax: (604) 685-7611
| phone = (604) 622-1100 <br /> Toll-free: 1-855-685-6222 <br /> Fax: (604) 685-7611
| online = [http://www.bchrcoalition.org Website]
| online = [http://www.bchrc.org Website]
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==== Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)’s Mental Health Law Program ====
==== Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)’s Mental Health Law Program ====
Provides representation for involuntarily detained patients who have tribunal hearings either under the MHA or the mental disorder provisions of the Criminal Code. Other CLAS programs provide free legal services in specific areas such as tenants’ rights, E.I., WCB and human rights.
Provides representation for involuntarily detained patients who have tribunal hearings either under the MHA or the mental disorder provisions of the Criminal Code. Other CLAS programs provide free legal services in specific areas such as housing, worker's rights, E.I., sexual harassment in the workplace, and human rights.
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| address = 1140 West Pender St. <br /> Vancouver, BC V63 4G1
| phone = (604) 685-3425 <br /> Fax: (604) 685-7611
| phone = (604) 685-3425 <br /> Fax: (604) 685-7611
| online = [http://www.clasbc.net/ Website]
| online = [http://www.clasbc.net/ Website]
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Provides a variety of mental health services, including a mental health resource centre and community or shared housing options.
Provides a variety of mental health services, including a mental health resource centre and community or shared housing options.
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| address = 293 East 11th Ave. <br /> Vancouver, BC V5T 2C4
| phone = (604) 872-3502 <br /> Toll-Free: 1-877-602-6278 <br /> Fax: 604-879-2363
| phone = (604) 872-3502 <br /> Toll-Free: 1-877-602-6278 <br /> Fax: 604-879-2363
| online = [http://www.coastmentalhealth.com Website] <br /> Email: info@coastmentalhealth.com
| online = [http://www.coastmentalhealth.com Website] <br /> Email: info@coastmentalhealth.com
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| phone = (604) 872-3311 <br /> Toll-free: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
| phone = (604) 872-3311 <br /> Toll-free: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
| online = [https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/ Website]
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=== Legal Services Society ===
=== Legal Services Society (Legal Aid BC) ===
Website: [http://www.lss.bc.ca/ www.lss.bc.ca/] Telephone: (604)-408-2172 Toll-free:1-866-577-2525
 
May be available for ''habeas corpus applications'', section 33 applications under the MHA, as well as applications for judicial review of Mental Health Review Board hearing decisions. The request for assistance in these areas would go through the Legal Aid appeals department.  
May be available for ''habeas corpus applications'', section 33 applications under the MHA, as well as applications for judicial review of Mental Health Review Board hearing decisions. The request for assistance in these areas would go through the Legal Aid appeals department.  
{{ResourcesLSLAP
| address = 400-510 Burrard St. <br /> Vancouver, BC V6C 3A8
| phone = (604) 408-2172 <br /> Toll-free: 1-866-577-2525
| online = [http://www.lss.bc.ca/ Website]
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==== Motivation, Power, and Achievement Society (MPA) ====
==== Motivation, Power, and Achievement Society (MPA) ====
Offers information, counselling and representation for Review panels.  
Offers information, counselling and representation for Review panels. The Court Services Program assists clients who have a mental health disability during the criminal court process. Clients may also be assisted following court appearances (e.g., with bail or probation orders).  
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| phone = (604) 482-3700 <br /> Fax: (604) 738-4132
| address = 122 Powell St. <br /> Vancouver, BC V6A 1G1
| phone = (604) 482-3700 <br /> Fax: (604) 738-4132 <br /> Court Services: (604) 688-3417
| online = [http://www.mpa-society.org Website]
| online = [http://www.mpa-society.org Website]
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==== Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division ====
==== Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division ====
*Provides recovery-focused programs and services to promote good mental health, and includes resources for youth and adults.
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| address = 905-1130 West Pender St. <br /> Vancouver, BC V6E 4A4
| phone = (604) 688-3234 <br /> Toll-free: 1-800-555-8222 <br /> Fax: (604) 688-3236
| phone = (604) 688-3234 <br /> Toll-free: 1-800-555-8222 <br /> Fax: (604) 688-3236
| online = [http://www.cmha.bc.ca/ Website] <br /> Email: info@cmha.bc.ca  
| online = [http://www.cmha.bc.ca/ Website] <br /> Email: info@cmha.bc.ca  
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==== Department of Justice ====
==== Department of Justice ====
*Website contains all federal statutes and links to related sites.
*The Department of Justice website contains all federal statutes, information about the Canadian justice system, and links to related websites.
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{{ResourcesLSLAP_online
| online = [http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/ Website]
| online = [http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/ Website]
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==== Guide to the Mental Health Act ====
==== Guide to the Mental Health Act ====
*Provides plain-language explanations regarding the ''MHA'' and its implications for those who are impacted by it.
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| online = [http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/mhd/mentalhealthact.html Website]
| online = [https://www.health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/year/2005/guide-mental-health-act.pdf Website]
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==== Mental Health Review Board ====
==== Mental Health Review Board ====
*Responsible for conducting reviews of involuntarily admitted patients.
*Responsible for conducting reviews of involuntarily admitted patients under the ''MHA''. Their website provides frequently asked questions, rules, and other helpful links.
*Website provides FAQ, Rules, and other helpful links.
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| phone = (604) 660-2325
| phone = (604) 660-2325
| online = [http://www.mentalhealthreviewboard.gov.bc.ca/ Website]
| online = [https://www.bcmhrb.ca/ Website]
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==== Ministry of Health Services ====
==== Ministry of Health Services ====
*Provides downloadable ''Mental Health Act'' forms on their website.
*Downloadable ''MHA'' forms are available on their website.
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| online = [http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/mhd/mental_health_act_forms.html Website]
| online = [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-forms/mental-health-forms Website]
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==== MPA Court Services ====
Court workers assist clients who have a mental health disability during the criminal court process. Clients may also be assisted  following court appearances (e.g. with bail or probation orders).
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| phone = (604) 688-3417 <br /> Vancouver area: (604) 660-4292 <br /> Surrey area: (604) 572-2405
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==== Public Guardian and Trustee of BC (PGT) ====
==== Public Guardian and Trustee of BC (PGT) ====
*An independent, impartial public official and Officer of the Court who serves to  balance protection with autonomy and to ensure people may live as they choose with the support of family and friends.  
*An independent, impartial public official and Officer of the Court who serves to  balance protection with autonomy and to ensure THAT people may live as they choose with the support of family and friends.  
*Offers '''Child and Youth Services'''; namely upholds and protects the rights of those under the age of 19 by reviewing all personal injury settlements, legal contracts, trusts and estates involving minors and ensuring that children are properly represented in all legal matters that affect their lives.
*Offers '''Child and Youth Services'''; namely upholds and protects the rights of those under the age of 19 by reviewing all personal injury settlements, legal contracts, trusts and estates involving minors and BY ensuring that children are properly represented in all legal matters that affect their lives.
*Acts as guardian of estate for children who are in provincial government care and for those undergoing adoption.
*Acts as guardian of estate for children who are in provincial government care and for those undergoing adoption.
*'''Services to Adults''' are primarily to uphold the rights of adults who are unable to manage their own affairs. This role includes helping them with financial and legal matters and supporting their lifestyle and health care decisions.  
*'''Services to Adults''' are primarily to uphold the rights of adults who are unable to manage their own affairs. This role includes helping them with financial and legal matters and supporting their lifestyle and health care decisions.  
*'''Estate Administration''' settles the estates of deceased persons when there is no named executor or when there is no one willing or able to act as executor. This includes securing assets, settling debts and claims against the estate and identifying and locating heirs and beneficiaries.
*'''Estate Administration''' settles the estates of deceased persons when there is no named executor or when there is no one willing or able to act as executor. This includes securing assets, settling debts and claims against the estate and identifying and locating heirs and beneficiaries.
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| address = 700-808 West Hastings St. <br /> Vancouver, BC V6C 3L3
| phone = (604) 660-4444 <br /> Fax: (604) 660-0374
| phone = (604) 660-4444 <br /> Fax: (604) 660-0374
| online = [http://www.trustee.bc.ca Website]
| online = [http://www.trustee.bc.ca Website]
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==== Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN) ====
==== Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN) ====
Provides advocacy services and up-to-date legal information on wills and estates, trustees and financial planning. Also, works with families in developing personal support networks for relatives with disabilities and provides advocacy and monitoring services for families whose parents have passed away
*Provides advocacy services and up-to-date legal information on wills and estates, trustees and financial planning. PLAN also works with families in developing personal support networks for relatives with disabilities and provides advocacy and monitoring services for families whose parents have passed away.
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| address = 205-175 East Broadway St. <br /> Vancouver, BC V5T 1W2
| phone = (604) 439-9566 <br /> Fax: (604) 439-7001
| phone = (604) 439-9566 <br /> Fax: (604) 439-7001
| online = [http://www.plan.ca Website]
| online = [http://www.plan.ca Website]
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==== Representative for Children and Youth (RCYBC) ====
*Supports children, youth and some young adults receiving services or programs provided or funded by government, including addiction services, mental health services, and children and youth with special needs.
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| phone = 1-800-476-3933 <br />
| online = [https://rcybc.ca Website] <br />
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| phone = 1-604-675-3700 <br />  
| phone = 1-604-675-3700 <br />  
| online = [http://www.vch.ca/your-care/mental-health-substance-use/vancouver-access-assessment-centre Website] <br />  
| online = [http://www.vch.ca/locations-services/result?res_id=1186  Website] <br />  
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