People with a mental health diagnosis who have a Sandwell doctor who are living or being treated in Sandwell
Referral route
Phone, write, email, text, fax, face to face at drop ins
Specific ethnic group?
No
Summary of services
An Advocate is someone who works alongside you and can help you in the following ways: to say what you want and need regarding your services, care and treatment at meetings with professionals;to identify and access services you may not be getting which could benefit you (not just mental health services);to obtain information and discuss options with you so that you can make informed choices;to take action if you feel you have been treated unfairly because of your mental health.An advocate takes the person's side independently of all other professionals and services.
