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This section has various legal resources including legal aid, and forensic resources. Forensic resources refers to resources for individuals with mental health problems who have had troubles with the law. This is not an exhaustive list of resources and services, but highlights those which might be of interest to individuals with mental health issues.

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Publicly Funded / Free Services

Food For The Soul Project Society provides free addictions counselling, addiction treatment programs and OAT Clinic (Methadone & Suboxone Treatment ... more
22347 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 2T3 Map
604-380-1608
Area Served: British Columbia
18 years and up
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The Legal Services Society (LSS) is the organization that provides legal aid in BC. Legal aid includes representation by a lawyer, legal advice, and ... more
510 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3A8 Map
604-601-6206
Area Served: British Columbia
All ages
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We offer personal peer support and education to families of the seriously mentally ill; information on all the major mental illnesses to the community at ... more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
All of our services are offered online currently due to the ongoing pandemic. Our office is closed to the public.
1865 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1J7 Map
604-926-0856
Area Served: British Columbia
All ages
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CAEFS is an association of self-governing, community-based Elizabeth Fry Societies that work with and for women and girls in the justice system, particularly ... more
151 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H3 Map
613-238-2422
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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This website is designed to provide information, contacts and support to police officers and police services, as well as to the mental health services in their ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Family Mediation Canada is an interdisciplinary association of lawyers, social workers, human services and health care professionals, working together, ... more
55 Northfield Drive East, Waterloo, ON, N2K 3T6 Map
1-877-200-5519 x5853118
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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The John Howard Society of Canada is a federation of provincial and local societies comprised of people whose mission is "safe, effective and humane responses ... more
800 Blackburn Mews, Kingston, ON, K7P 2N6 Map
613-384-6272
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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1. Custody and Access (of Children)

Custody and access refers to the process of making informed determinations about custody and access in order to serve the best interests of the child.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Sakeenah Homes is a transitional home for Muslim women and children who may be facing violence, homelessness, financial or immigration issues. Our mission is ... more
5659 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1N9 Map
1-888-671-3446
Areas Served: Ontario, Canada
All ages
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Supporting the well-being of all families and children by empowering those in a parenting role through parenting support groups, parenting workshops, advocacy ... more
5623 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC, V5J 1G1 Map
604-669-1616
Area Served: British Columbia
All ages
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2. Forensic resources

Resources for people with mental health needs who are having problems with the law.

Unfortunately, there are no results for this heading. Forensic resources
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3. Legal Aid

Legal aid provides free legal advice or free legal representation available, in certain cases, for people who are unable to pay for it themselves. For example, if you need a lawyer, but cannot pay for one, you may qualify for legal aid.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Sakeenah Homes is a transitional home for Muslim women and children who may be facing violence, homelessness, financial or immigration issues. Our mission is ... more
5659 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1N9 Map
1-888-671-3446
Areas Served: Ontario, Canada
All ages
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4. Other Legal Resources

This section has legal resources that do not fit into other categories.

Publicly Funded / Free Services

Sakeenah Homes is a transitional home for Muslim women and children who may be facing violence, homelessness, financial or immigration issues. Our mission is ... more
5659 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1N9 Map
1-888-671-3446
Areas Served: Ontario, Canada
All ages
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Supporting the well-being of all families and children by empowering those in a parenting role through parenting support groups, parenting workshops, advocacy ... more
5623 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC, V5J 1G1 Map
604-669-1616
Area Served: British Columbia
All ages
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The Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia operates under provincial law to protect the legal rights and financial interests of children, to provide ... more
808 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3L3 Map
604-660-4444
Area Served: British Columbia
All ages
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Resource Lists by Other Organizations
Catchment: Vancouver Island
Resource Guide developed by Families Organized for Recognition and Care Equality (FORCE).
Posted: Jun 2, 2017
Language: EN
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