Bill of Client Rights: The Right to Support

Every client:

1) has the right to visits from one or more support persons (e.g. family, friends, partner - including same sex partner, community support) of her/his choice, and assistance in contacting them.

2) has the right to request the presence of a third party during a physical examination.

3) has the right to access confidential support when needed: counselling, rights advice, advocacy, legal counsel, other supports of his or her choice. 

4) has the right to assistance in obtaining: financial support, housing, recreation, employment supports, social support, and community supports in keeping with her/his needs and wishes. 

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