LegalA Practical Guide to Mental Health and the Law in Ontario This Toolkit will provide you with a general understanding of mental health laws in Ontario. Form 2 Mental Health Act Form 6428-41: Order for Examination Learn about the use of Form 2, Order for Examination. This online Form 2 document can be filled out and printed by the family caregiver to request that a Justice of the Peace issue the Form 2 to the local police. In certain circumstances, the Form 2 provides police with the authority to take the intended person to be examined by a physician. Refer to the list of local courthouses below to find out when and where a Justice of the Peace will be available. How to Get a Psychiatric Assessment When a person appears to be suffering from a mental disorder or experiencing symptoms, perceived to be a danger to self or other, fails to care for his/her own needs, and is unwilling to obtain help, a Psychiatric Assessment may be necessary. There are options for people who want to get an assessment for someone who is refusing to have one voluntarily. Law Society of Ontario The Law Society of Ontario provides an online referral service to help visitors find lawyers specializing in certain fields. Do not use this online referral service if you are in crisis, such as being in custody. Please phone LSRS directly at 1-855-947-5255, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Ontario Consent & Capacity Board This independent provincial tribunal, established under the Health Care and Consent Act, is made up of psychiatrists, lawyers, and members of the public who conduct hearings on matters related to patient consent to treatment, patient capacity to make decisions and function independently, and who is the designated substitute decision-maker(s). Family caregivers can submit applications to the Board or may be required to attend hearings of the Board with a loved one. Psychiatric Advance Directives A psychiatric advance directive (also known as a mental health advance directive) is a written document that describes what a person wants to happen if (at some time in the future) a mental illness or psychiatric disorder makes it impossible to communicate effectively or make decisions for themselves. Courthouses across SDG & Akwesasne Call your local courthouse to verify the days and times that a Justice of the Peace is available to review . Ulysses Agreement A Ulysses Agreement is a voluntary Power of Attorney process that may result in a written health management plan, so that others know when they should help and what helping looks like. Ulysses Agreements have been successfully used by many people with a variety of health concerns, such as: diagnosed or undiagnosed mental illness, concurrent disorders, physical illness, or any combination of concerns.