Mental Health Act

Last updated on March 12, 2025

British Columbia's Mental Health Act has important implications for individuals requiring involuntary treatment or receiving voluntary treatment under the act, their families and service providers.

The Mental Health Act
Guide to the Mental Health Act (PDF, 5.1MB)
General Guidance for Physicians on the Use of the Mental Health Act When Treating Adults with Substance Use Disorders (PDF, 1.89MB)
The Mental Health Review Board
Facilities Designated under the Mental Health Act (PDF, 244KB)
Provincial Quality, Health & Safety Standards and Guidelines for Secure Rooms in Designated Mental Health Facilities (PDF, 5.2MB)
Mental Health Standards (PDF, 525KB)

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