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Information about our service is now available in 12 community languages

We are committed ensuring communities know we exist and how to contact us. Our 12 new language cards provide people with information other languages. Download our free language cards
We want to hear about your experience at IMHA

We want to hear about your experience at IMHA

Help us to improve the IMHA service! Support consumer rights and advocate for improvements in the mental health system by completing this anonymous online survey. Take our quick online survey
Mary O'Hagan standing in the corridor of a psychiatric hospital

‘Madness made me': a film about making meaning in madness

‘The files were all about me, but I couldn’t see myself in them.’ Down the end of the long polished corridor, Mary O'Hagan comes face to face with the condemning words written about her in her psychiatric files. Watch Mary's story
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Know Your Rights - Self Advocacy

Know your rights

If you are receiving compulsory mental health treatment you have the right to be involved in all decisions about your assessment, treatment and recovery.

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What We Do - Helping Hand

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Receiving compulsory treatment can be lonely and distressing. Getting support helps you to have your say about your assessment, treatment and recovery.

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Get Help - Helping Hand

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Our advocates are on your side. They are independent from hospitals and mental health services. Our service is free and confidential.

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