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Revision as of 19:13, 19 October 2016
A. Legislation
Adult Guardianship Act, RSBC 1996, c 6 [AGA].
Adult Guardianship and Planning Statutes Amendment Act, S.B.C 2007, c 34 [AGPSAA].
Criminal Code of Canada, R.S 1985, c. C-46 (Part XX.1, Mental Disorder provisions) [CCC].
Forensic Psychiatry Act, RSBC 1996 c 156 [FPA].
Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act, RSBC 1996, c 181 [HCCFA].
Mental Health Act, RSBC 1996, c 288 [MHA].
Mental Health Amendment Act, S.B.C 1968, c 27 [MHAA].
Patients Property Act, RSBC 1996, c 349 [PPA].
Power of Attorney Act, RSBC 1996, c 370 [PAA].
Public Guardian and Trustee Act, RSBC 1996, c 38 [PGTA].
Representation Agreement Act, RSBC 1996 c 405 [RAA]
B. Resources
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.
Broadway Youth Resource Centre (BYRC)
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Peace Portal Counselling Centre
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New Westminster UBC Counselling Centre
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Oak Counselling Services Society
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2. Advocacy Resources
ARA Mental Health Action Research and Advocacy Association of Greater Vancouver
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Access Pro Bono (Greater Vancouver and Victoria)
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Peer Navigation (Canadian Mental Health Association)
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Disability Alliance BC (formerly BC Coalition of People with Disabilities)
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Disability Alliance BC Advocacy Access team
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B.C Human Rights Clinic
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Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)’s Mental Health Law Program
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British Columbia Review Board
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COAST Foundation Society
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Crisis Centre of Greater Vancouver
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The Kettle Friendship Society
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Motivation, Power, and Achievement Society (MPA)
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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.
3. Government Resources
British Columbia Review Board
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- 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.
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Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division
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- Website contains all federal statutes and links to related sites.
Guide to the Mental Health Act
Mental Health Review Board
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- Provides downloadable Mental Health Act forms on their website.
MPA Court Services
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Public Guardian and Trustee of BC (PGT)
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Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN)
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Vancouver Mental Health Emergency Services
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