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Putting Children and Youth at the Centre: Reforming and Modernizing the Mental Health Act for Children and Youth

The Representative for Children and Youth is urging the provincial government to modernize the Mental Health Act and ensure that …

Canadian Council of Child and Youth Advocates Seeks Compliance to Jordan’s Principle on National Child Day and Every Day – Our Children, Our Future

The Canadian Council of Child and Youth Advocates are urging Canada to immediately end the discrimination and address the systemic …

Annual Report and Service Plan 2025/26 to 2027/28

The Representative has released the Annual Report 2024/25 and Service Plan 2025/26 to 2027/28. This report includes details on the …

International Overdose Awareness Day: B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth Urges Awareness, Compassion, and Action

Victoria – Nine years into B.C.’s toxic drug crisis, first declared a public health emergency by the Provincial Health Officer …

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What does the Rep do?

The Rep and her staff work to make sure young adults who are eligible to access Community Living BC services …

What can I expect when I call the Rep? What can you offer me?

You will be connected to a youth and young adult advocate who will listen to your situation and your needs …

Do I have to talk to the Representative’s Office by myself? Can someone call for me?

You can have a family member, friend, support worker or someone else you trust with you when you call the …

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