Independent Mental Health Advocacy

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More support, new resources for mental health consumers

With the implementation of the new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act, we are offering more support than ever to ensure consumers have a say on their compulsory treatment and recovery.

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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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You can contact us to get support to have your say about your assessment, treatment, and recovery.

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About us

We support people who are at risk of, or are currently receiving, compulsory mental health treatment with free and confidential information and advocacy.

Contact us

Call 1300 947 820 to speak to an advocate about your rights and for support to speak up about your assessment, treatment and recovery.

We have First Nation advocates. Let us know if you would like to speak to a First Nation advocate.

By law, we will contact you at key points if you are experiencing compulsory treatment. Learn how to tell us not to contact you.

Call 1800 959 353 to hear a free recording of your rights under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022. This phone line is available 24 hours a day.

For a written copy of this information, please see our Know Your Rights fact sheet:

IMHA Know Your Rights Factsheet
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