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=Introduction= | =Introduction= | ||
This chapter provides a very general overview of the rights of persons with mental illnesses, whether as patients inside a mental health facility or as persons outside such a facility. This discussion of mental health law is intended to provide the reader with a general framework to use for their own information or as a basis for further research. An excellent resource for further information or referrals is the Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS). CLAS operates a mental health law program that represents individuals at hearings before the BC Criminal Code Review Board, under Part XX.1 of the Mental Disorder provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada and the BC Mental Health Review Board under the the ''Mental Health Act'', RSBC 1996, c 288 [''MHA'']. CLAS also provides legal information and identifies potential test cases. See Chapter 23: Referrals for CLAS contact information. | This chapter provides a very general overview of the rights of persons with mental illnesses, whether as patients inside a mental health facility or as persons outside such a facility. This discussion of mental health law is intended to provide the reader with a general framework to use for their own information or as a basis for further research. An excellent resource for further information or referrals is the Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS). CLAS operates a mental health law program that represents individuals at hearings before the BC Criminal Code Review Board, under Part XX.1 of the Mental Disorder provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada and the BC Mental Health Review Board under the the ''Mental Health Act'', RSBC 1996, c 288 [''MHA'']. CLAS also provides legal information and identifies potential test cases. See [[Chapter 23: Referrals for CLAS]] for contact information. | ||
This chapter engages with the legal issues that may arise due to a person’s mental disorder. By "mental disorder", we are referring to the range of illnesses and disorders dealt with by psychiatry. It is important to keep in mind that mental illness is not the same as mental incapacity. For legal matters concerning capacity, such as the capacity to enter a contract, make a will, or create a representation agreement, please consult [[Introduction to Adult Guardianship (15:I) | Chapter 15: Guardianship]]. | This chapter engages with the legal issues that may arise due to a person’s mental disorder. By "mental disorder", we are referring to the range of illnesses and disorders dealt with by psychiatry. It is important to keep in mind that mental illness is not the same as mental incapacity. For legal matters concerning capacity, such as the capacity to enter a contract, make a will, or create a representation agreement, please consult [[Introduction to Adult Guardianship (15:I) | Chapter 15: Guardianship]]. | ||
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Adults with Developmental Disabilities | Adults with Developmental Disabilities | ||
Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/services-for-people-with-disabilities/supports-services#programssupportsforadultswithdd | Website: [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/services-for-people-with-disabilities/supports-services#programssupportsforadultswithdd https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/services-for-people-with-disabilities/supports-services#programssupportsforadultswithdd] | ||
Transition Planning for Youth and Young Adults | Transition Planning for Youth and Young Adults | ||
Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/services-for-people-with-disabilities/transition-planning-for-youth-young-adults | Website: [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/services-for-people-with-disabilities/transition-planning-for-youth-young-adults https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/services-for-people-with-disabilities/transition-planning-for-youth-young-adults] | ||
Children & Youth with Support Needs | Children & Youth with Support Needs | ||
Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/child-behaviour-development/support-needs | Website: [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/child-behaviour-development/support-needs https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/child-behaviour-development/support-needs] | ||
=== 3. Cognitive Incapacity === | === 3. Cognitive Incapacity === | ||