When you are on a compulsory treatment order you have the right to be involved in all decisions about your assessment, treatment, and recovery.
Learn about your rights and options about the most common issues people face:
I don't want compulsory treatment
You may find yourself receiving treatment when you don't want it. Learn more about what rights you have to appeal your order.
I want more say in my treatment
People often comment that they feel they have no say in their treatment. Learn more about your rights and your treating team's responsibilities to involve you in decisions.
I want to make a complaint about my mental health service
You can make a complaint if you have concerns about your experiences at a mental health service. Learn more about your rights and how to make a complaint.
I want to change my treating team
Sometimes you may want to change your treating team. Learn more about your rights and how you can request a change.
I want leave from hospital
Even if you receive compulsory mental health treatment, you can have temporary leave from the hospital. Learn more about your rights and how you can request leave.
I want to feel safe getting treatment
Sometimes you can feel unsafe while you are receiving compulsory mental health treatment. Learn more about your rights and how you can talk to your treating team about safety.
I want to make an advance statementof
You have the right to make an advance statement of preferences. Learn more about how to make an advance statement of preferences.
I want to nominate a person to support me
You have the right to nominate a person to support you if receive compulsory mental health treatment. Learn more about how to nominate someone to support you.
Get help from IMHA
If you are on a compulsory treatment order, our advocates can support you to have your say about your assessment, treatment and recovery. Learn how get help from IMHA.
Reviewed 25 August 2023