Fax: 0113 2470448
Advocacy happens every time someone speaks on behalf of another person and every time someone supports another to speak out for themselves. Sometimes people with mental health issues feel they are ignored or that everything they say is seen as part of their 'illness'. If you feel like this, having an advocate can give you the confidence to speak up. Advocacy is NOT about: telling you what to say or do, guessing what you think, counselling, therapy, mediation, or advising.
What people say
"The psychiatrist treated me more on a level, with more respect, more credibility for my views and feelings."
"Someone else who understood how I was feeling; to communicate that to the doctors, like having a second shoulder to lean on."
"Going through my case with someone neutral - help to think out and plan my appeal."
What We Do
Hospital advocacy
CPA or Care Programme Approach Advocacy
Advocacy in the community
Advocacy for people with dementia
Advocacy for people diagnosed with personality disorder
Asian Mental Health Advocacy
African & African Carribean Advocacy
A4MHD Management Committee
