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'''COAST Foundation Society'''
 
{{ResourcesLSLAP
| resource_description = Provides a variety of mental health services, including a mental health resource centre and community or shared housing options.
| address =
| 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
}}
 
'''Crisis Centre of Greater Vancouver'''
 
{{ResourcesLSLAP
| resource_description = 24 hour hotline that provides emotional support for clients in distress and refers them to other resources for food, shelter,  counselling and legal advice. '''Please note this is not a counselling hotline.'''
| address =
| phone = (604) 872-3311 <br /> Toll-free: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
| online =
}}
 
'''[http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/ Department of Justice]'''
*Website contains all federal statutes and links to related sites.
 
'''[http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/mhd/mentalhealthact.html Guide to the Mental Health Act]'''
 
'''The Kettle Friendship Society'''
 
{{ResourcesLSLAP
| resource_description = A non-profit agency providing support and services to those suffering from mental illness. Services include providing housing  assistance, employment advocacy and an on-site health clinic.
| address = 1725 Venables St. <br /> Vancouver, BC V5L 2H3
| phone = (604) 251-2801 <br /> Fax: 604-251-6354
| online = [http://www.thekettle.ca Website]
}}
 
'''Mental Health Review Board'''
 
{{ResourcesLSLAP
| resource_description = <br />
*Responsible for conducting reviews of involuntarily admitted patients.
*Website provides FAQ, Rules, and other helpful links.
| address =
| phone = (604) 660-2325
| online = [http://www.mentalhealthreviewboard.gov.bc.ca/ Website]
}}
 
'''[ http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/mhd/mental_health_act_forms.html Ministry of Health Services]'''
*Provides downloadable ''Mental Health Act'' forms on their website.
 
'''Motivation, Power, and Achievement Society (MPA)'''
 
{{ResourcesLSLAP
| resource_description = Offers information, counselling and representation for Review panels.
| address =
| phone = (604) 482-3700 <br /> Fax: (604) 738-4132
| online = [http://www.mpa-society.org Website]
}}
 
'''MPA Court Services'''
 
{{ResourcesLSLAP
| resource_description = Court workers assist clients with a mental health disability during the criminal court process. Clients may also be assisted  following court appearances (e.g. with bail or probation orders).
| address =
| phone = (604) 688-3417 <br /> Vancouver area: (604) 660-4292 <br /> Surrey area: (604) 572-2405
| online =
}}
 
'''[ http://www.nidus.ca Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry]'''
 
*A non-profit organization that provides information about personal planning, specializing in Representation Agreements and operates a centralized  Registry for personal planning documents.
*Website includes self-help guides and templates.
 
'''Public Guardian and Trustee of BC (PGT)'''
 
{{ResourcesLSLAP
| resource_description = <br />
*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.
*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.
*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.
*'''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
| address =
| phone = (604) 660-4444 <br /> Fax: (604) 660-0374
| online = [http://www.trustee.bc.ca Website]
}}
 
'''Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN)'''
 
{{ResourcesLSLAP
| resource_description = 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
| address =
| phone = (604) 439-9566 <br /> Fax: (604) 439-7001
| online = [http://www.plan.ca Website]
}}
 
'''Vancouver Mental Health Emergency Services'''
 
{{ResourcesLSLAP
| resource_description = <br />
*A partnership between Vancouver Coastal Health and the Vancouver Police Department that provides rapid assistance in cases of mental health-related emergencies within the city limits of Vancouver
*Offers a 24 hour Crisis Line and can provide specially trained police and nurse services when necessary
| address =
| phone = (604) 874-7307 or via 911
| online =
}}
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