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3. Government Resources
===3. Government Resources===
'''==== British Columbia Review Board'''====
*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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| phone = (604) 688-3234 <br /> Toll-free: 1-800-555-8222 <br /> Fax: (604) 688-3236
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'''==== Department of Justice'''====
*Website contains all federal statutes and links to related sites.
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'''==== Guide to the Mental Health Act'''====
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| online = [http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/mhd/mentalhealthact.html Website]
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'''==== Mental Health Review Board'''====
*Responsible for conducting reviews of involuntarily admitted patients.
*Website provides FAQ, Rules, and other helpful links.
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'''==== Ministry of Health Services'''====
*Provides downloadable ''Mental Health Act'' forms on their website.
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'''==== MPA Court Services'''====
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).
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'''==== 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.
*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.
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'''==== 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
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'''==== Vancouver Mental Health Emergency Services'''====
*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