Crisis coping for families
This fact sheet helps families recognize a crisis situation and offers suggestions on how to deal with a crisis.
View ArticleReleasing Information to Third Parties
This fact sheet from the provincial ministry of health provides guidelines for releasing clients' information to third parties such as family or friends of the client or health care providers.
View ArticleGuide to the Mental Health Act
This resource may be useful to people who would like to understand the rules and procedures in place in BC around mental illness, police involvement, involuntary treatment, etc
View ArticleForensic Psychiatric Services
A 2011 booklet for families to explain BC's forensic psychiatry services.
View ArticleLawyers List
In response to your request for this information, the following is a list of lawyers with knowledge of wills and estates, and in particular, discretionary trusts and/or charitable giving. Please note:...
View ArticleExtended Leave, Community Treatment Orders and Continuity of Care
British Columbia Schizophrenia Society EXTENDED LEAVE, COMMUNITY TREATMENT ORDERS, AND CONTINUITY OF CARE AUGUST 2007 Discussion Paper EXTENDED LEAVE, COMMUNITY TREATMENT ORDERS, AND CONTINUITY OF...
View ArticleDoctor’s Hospital Release Letter
The attached release letter is a “last resort” item. It is designed to demonstrate how strongly you feel about having your loved one discharged from hospital too early, and your concerns about their...
View ArticleGerrit Clements – Lawyer and Health Law Consultant – BC Mental Health Law
Contents Topics in this video Video Questions with text summary responses Mr. Clement’s bio Tell us how you liked this video Topics in this video What are the criteria for involuntary admission? What...
View ArticleCALL TO ACTION: Our Mental Health Act is Under Attack
The B.C. Mental Health Act, which is about the care and protection of citizens who suffer from serious mental illness, is now under attack. Please see the letter in The Vancouver Sun from B.C....
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