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…How does the court process work? What is a “secure treatment” program? A secure treatment program is for treating people under the age of 19 for mental health issues. Placements are ordered by a court (unless it’s an emergency) and you may be prevented from seeing your Healthcare Record. If the court makes the order,…

…I don’t want to go? What is a “psychiatric facility”?  A psychiatric facility is a place for the observation, care and treatment of people with a mental health problem.  I want to go to a psychiatric facility because I’m feeling suicidal or really need help right away – how do I do this? You can…

…you are presumed to have the capacity to make decisions with respect to your healthcare treatment. However, this right can be taken away from you by the health practitioner if they find you “incapable” of making the decision. What if I am not sure about a certain treatment? If you are unsure, ask questions. Your…

Jump down to a question on this page Can I see a health practitioner by myself? Will anyone know if I go for healthcare? Can I see my healthcare records? Who else can see my healthcare records? Can I see a health practitioner by myself?  Yes, you can see a health practitioner by yourself (and…

…this page What is OHIP? Are drugs covered under OHIP? What is IFHP? What if I do not qualify for OHIP or IFHP? What does the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) Cover? The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) pays for a wide range of healthcare costs for people who live in Ontario. To qualify, you…

…a question on this page Ontario Disability Support Program Hospitalization Once you are admitted to the hospital Consent and capacity Consent and capacity board Rights Advisor Mental health in criminal courts Ontario Disability Support Program The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is a type of social assistance available to you if you have a disability. Sometimes,…

…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…

…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…

…other changes, such as self-identification as the only requirement to change the sex designation on identification. As of June 2016, Ontario stopped displaying a sex designation on Health Cards. As of March 2017, Ontario has included gender identifier of ‘X’ on Driver’s Licenses. As of June 4, 2019, Canadian passport and immigration documents offers the…