Refugee health care changes to take place on November 5, 2014 Post
In June 2012, the Federal government made substantial cuts to healthcare insurance provided to refugee claimants under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). The Canadian Doctors for Refugee Care (CDRC), the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL) and Justice for Children and Youth (JFCY) filed an application for judicial review of these cuts, along with…
Healthcare & Mental Healthcare Publication
Who pays, consent & privacy, decision-making & capacity, psychiatric facilities, secure treatment
Ready, Set, Go (RSG) Program Rights Article
…want to move? What is included in a RSG agreement? Part 2: RSG Youth Plan Financial Supports Financial Literacy RSG Care Supports (Non-financial) Education and work Housing Health & Well-Being: Benefits for Youth over 18 Other Supports and Benefits Documents and Records What if the CAS/Agency will not let me access my records? Immigration documents…
Voluntary Youth Service Agreements (VYSA’s) Rights Article
…Works (OW) or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and get financial support under a VYSA? Can I work? Where will I live? Who pays for my health care? Do I have to share my health care information with the CAS or Agency? Access to records What about school? Will I get support to attend…
You Have Rights Page
…The decision to leave is often not easy and can lead to difficulties in getting all your belongings, having enough money to support yourself and attending school. Health & Mental Health Become informed about your legal rights when it comes to decisions about your healthcare and mental healthcare treatment. This includes any procedure carried out…
Leaving Home, VYSA’s & RSG Program Publication
…Home: Who makes decisions, Where do you live, Safety, Voluntary Youth Service Agreements, Ontario Works, Child Support, ID, Belongings, Going to School, Immigration Status, Work, Rent and Healthcare VYSA's: Agreement, Plan, Relationships, Finances, OW/OSDP, Working Housing, Health, Privacy, School, Turning 18 RSG program: Agreement, Plan, Financial and Care Supports, Benefits, Records and Documents, Ending Agreements…
Street Law Smarts 2015 Publication
…of the Attorney General at 1-833-704-2610. Information about the Victim Quick Response Program+ and others can be found on this part of our website: https://jfcy.org/en/rights/victims-emergencies/ Immigration Mental Health Education Stops and Searches by Police Security Guards Tickets Panhandling Parks Trespassing Street and Sidewalks Alcohol Cannabis (2018 update) Warrants Appearing in Criminal Court Police Complaints - this…
2SLGBQTIA+ youth supports Helpful Organization
…stand up to bullying. Friends of Ruby Friends of Ruby (formerly Egale Youth OUTreach) is dedicated to the progressive well-being of 2SLGBQTIA+ youth (aged 16-29) through mental health services, social services and housing. Available: counselling supports, drop-in services (downtown Toronto) and programming, case management and practical support, and housing. Justice Trans Mobile phone application and website…
Education Advocacy Helpful Organization
…and support for education issues. Ombudsman Ontario The Ombudsman's Children and Youth Unit takes complaints and investigates matters related to services for children and youth, from developmental, health, social and educational programs to those related to the youth justice system. Pro Bono Ontario – Education Law A project of Pro Bono Ontario which matches lawyers…
