BC Government

• The BC Mental Health Act: The Right to Be Well (fact sheet)
• BC Mental Health Act, BC Government website

Vancouver Coastal Health

• Confidentiality and Privacy FAQ from Vancouver Coastal Health: Family Involvement with Mental Health and Addictions
• Policy Document from Vancouver Coastal Health: Family Involvement with Mental Health and Addictions

Fraser Health

• Privacy, rights, and confidentiality webpage on Fraser Health site.
• Cross-cultural mental health and substance use resources webpage on Fraser Health site.

Island Health (Vancouver Island)

• Code of Conduct and Policies webpage including privacy and confidentiality policy.
• Mental Health and Substance Use Resources webpage on Island Health site

Interior Health

• Privacy Rights and Confidentiality webpage on Interior Health website.
• Mental Health and Substance Use webpage on the Interior Health website.

Northern Health

• Information Privacy office webpage on Northern Health site.

First Nations Health Authority

• First Nations Health Authority Mental Wellness and Substance Use webpage, including FNHA mental health policy and services.

• The BC government website has information and forms regarding Incapacity Planning and Representation Agreements. Representation agreements are legal documents “that allow an individual to name another person to manage their personal and health care needs and financial matters in the event they are not able to do so on their own.”
• Visit our Public Policy & Advocacy section on this website

• Car 87 (Vancouver Police Department)
• RCMP Mental Health Liaison Officer

United States

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Powerpoint from SAMHSA head, psychiatrist Elinore McCance-Katz (PDF) (includes anosognosia and cognitive problems)