Rights and Responsibilities 

In this section, unless specifically referred to otherwise, either capable youth or caregiver(s) of incapable clients will be referred to as “clients”. 

Client Rights

  • Voluntary Participation – Services are provided voluntarily. FIREFLY will only offer services if you agree to participate; no one can be forced to receive services. 
  • Confidential Services for Capable Youth – Clients deemed capable youth have the right to confidential services without the need for parental knowledge or consent including counselling.  
  • Active Involvement in Service Planning – Clients have the right to be actively involved in their service planning. 
  • Role as Lead – Clients receiving multiple services or involved with more than one agency, have the right to act as the “lead case manager”, directing the case management process. 
  • Right to Complain – Clients have the right to file complaints to FIREFLY. See next page for more information. 
  • Informed Decisions – Clients have the right to be fully informed about the available treatment or service options, including the potential benefits and risks, to make well-informed decisions. 
  • Right to Terminate Services – Clients have the right to end services at any time. 

Client Responsibilities

  • Attendance – Clients are responsible for regularly attending scheduled appointments. If you are unable to attend an appointment, you must contact FIREFLY as soon as possible to cancel and reschedule. 
  • Adherence to Service Plan – Clients are expected to fulfill the responsibilities agreed upon in their Service Plan.