Forensic Psychiatric Services

British Columbia's Forensic Psychiatric Services Commission (FPSC) is a multi-site health organization providing specialized hospital and community-based assessment, treatment and clinical case management services for adults with mental illness who are in conflict with the law. This unique provincial service ensures that forensic psychiatric clients throughout the province have equitable access to high quality care and services; and that the BC Review Board and court authorities across the province are supported by the expert advice and opinions provided by specialized, multi-disciplinary teams of health professionals.
 
The Commission takes its authority from the Forensic Psychiatry Act, the Criminal Code of Canada and the BC Mental Health Act. In complying with BC Review Board decisions, the Commission works within its authority to ensure clients are supported in hospital and in the community. Forensic mental health teams also liaise with other authorities and community agencies to support clients and ensure public safety.
 
In December 2001, the Forensic Psychiatric Services Commission became part of the newly created Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). With an annual budget of $1.2 billion, the Provincial Health Services Authority is responsible for managing the quality, coordination, accessibility and cost of selected province-wide health care programs and services.

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