Your SIYS Rights

1- Right to Voluntary Involvement - You have a choice whether you want to work with us or not. We encourage you to talk to staff and your supports before you decide. We can support you with accessing a different program if needed

2- Right to Advocacy - You have an important voice and we will support you in advocating for yourself. We will also be there to advocate for you and can connect you to other advocates  if that is something you would find helpful.

3- Right to Conflict Resolution & Grievance Procedure - You have the right to be supported through times where you may not agree with your worker or the program. The full procedure is outlined later in this handbook.

4- Right to be Supported in Diversity, Safety, and Wellbeing - You will be respected and supported for who you are, what you believe in and how you practice your culture. 

5- Right to Access Options to Connect or Reconnect with any Natural Supports - Who are the people who are important to you? We can help you stay connected with them.

6- Right to Indigenous/Cultural/Spiritual/LGBTQ2S+ Resources - You will be encouraged and supported to access communities that are important to you.

7- Dignity and Respect - You will be treated with dignity and respected at all times by everyone.

8 - Right to Confidentiality - You tell us who we can share your information with and who we can ask your information from. The only times we would share your information without your permission is for a medical emergency, a concern for you or someone’s safety, or a legal subpoena.

9- Right to Future Planning - You have the right to be actively involved in planning for your future. This means you set goals that you want to work towards and make decisions that are important to you.

10- Consent to Participate in Program Activities - You have the option of joining the program on recreational activities, realizing that there are risks with depending on the activity.