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Governing Legislation and Resources for Mental Health (14:II) (view source)
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| address = University of British Columbia <br /> 821 8th Street <br /> New Westminster, BC V3M 3S9 | | address = University of British Columbia <br /> 821 8th Street <br /> New Westminster, BC V3M 3S9 | ||
| phone = (604) 525-6651 <br /> Fax: (604) 517-6102 | | phone = (604) 525-6651 <br /> Fax: (604) 517-6102 | ||
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*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 help 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. | ||
| 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 = [http://www.bccpd.bc.ca Website] | | online = [http://www.bccpd.bc.ca Website] | ||
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{{ResourcesLSLAP | {{ResourcesLSLAP | ||
| resource_description = Informs people with disabilities of their legal and social rights, provides lawyer referrals in disputes and holds educational workshops. | | resource_description = Informs people with disabilities of their legal and social rights, provides lawyer referrals in disputes and holds educational workshops. | ||
| phone = (604) 872-1278 <br /> Toll-free: 1-800-663-1278 | | phone = (604) 872-1278 <br /> Toll-free: 1-800-663-1278 | ||
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| resource_description = Provides informational services and an advocacy programme to protect human rights and prevent discrimination. | | resource_description = Provides informational services and an advocacy programme to protect human rights and prevent discrimination. | ||
| 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.bchrcoalition.org Website] | ||
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{{ResourcesLSLAP | {{ResourcesLSLAP | ||
| resource_description = Makes review dispositions where individuals charged with criminal offences have been given verdicts of not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder or unfit to stand trial on account of mental disorder, by a court. | | resource_description = Makes review dispositions where individuals charged with criminal offences have been given verdicts of not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder or unfit to stand trial on account of mental disorder, by a court. | ||
| phone = (604) 660-8789 <br /> Toll-Free: 1-877-305-2277 <br /> Fax: (604) 660-8809 | | phone = (604) 660-8789 <br /> Toll-Free: 1-877-305-2277 <br /> Fax: (604) 660-8809 | ||
| online = [http://www.bcrb.bc.ca Website] | | online = [http://www.bcrb.bc.ca Website] | ||
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*Provides information on civil commitment, procedure, the rights of mental patients and the MHA amendments. Other CLAS programs provide free legal services in specific areas such as tenants’ rights, E.I., W.BC and human rights. | *Provides information on civil commitment, procedure, the rights of mental patients and the MHA amendments. Other CLAS programs provide free legal services in specific areas such as tenants’ rights, E.I., W.BC and human rights. | ||
*Provides representatives at tribunal hearings under the MHA and under the ''Criminal Code'' mental disorder provisions. | *Provides representatives at tribunal hearings under the MHA and under the ''Criminal Code'' mental disorder provisions. | ||
| 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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{{ResourcesLSLAP | {{ResourcesLSLAP | ||
| resource_description = Provides a variety of mental health services, including a mental health resource centre and community or shared housing options. | | resource_description = Provides a variety of mental health services, including a mental health resource centre and community or shared housing options. | ||
| 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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{{ResourcesLSLAP | {{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.''' | | 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.''' | ||
| phone = (604) 872-3311 <br /> Toll-free: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) | | phone = (604) 872-3311 <br /> Toll-free: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) | ||
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*Responsible for conducting reviews of involuntarily admitted patients. | *Responsible for conducting reviews of involuntarily admitted patients. | ||
*Website provides FAQ, Rules, and other helpful links. | *Website provides FAQ, Rules, and other helpful links. | ||
| phone = (604) 660-2325 | | phone = (604) 660-2325 | ||
| online = [http://www.mentalhealthreviewboard.gov.bc.ca/ Website] | | online = [http://www.mentalhealthreviewboard.gov.bc.ca/ Website] | ||
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{{ResourcesLSLAP | {{ResourcesLSLAP | ||
| resource_description = Offers information, counselling and representation for Review panels. | | resource_description = Offers information, counselling and representation for Review panels. | ||
| phone = (604) 482-3700 <br /> Fax: (604) 738-4132 | | phone = (604) 482-3700 <br /> Fax: (604) 738-4132 | ||
| online = [http://www.mpa-society.org Website] | | online = [http://www.mpa-society.org Website] | ||
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{{ResourcesLSLAP | {{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). | | 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). | ||
| phone = (604) 688-3417 <br /> Vancouver area: (604) 660-4292 <br /> Surrey area: (604) 572-2405 | | phone = (604) 688-3417 <br /> Vancouver area: (604) 660-4292 <br /> Surrey area: (604) 572-2405 | ||
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*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. | ||
| 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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{{ResourcesLSLAP | {{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 | | 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 | ||
| 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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*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 | *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 | *Offers a 24 hour Crisis Line and can provide specially trained police and nurse services when necessary | ||
| phone = (604) 874-7307 or via 911 | | phone = (604) 874-7307 or via 911 | ||
}} | }} | ||
