The Mental Health and Addiction Directorate pursues its mission in accordance with the laws, orientations and directives of the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux, including the:
Act respecting health services and social services
The Act respecting health services and social services sets out many of the rights and responsibilities of users, boards of directors and social service institutions. These rights and responsibilities must be exercised within the bounds of applicable legislation and management and budgetary constraints.