Individual Advocacy Program
The Mental Health Association of MN’s (MHAM) Individual Advocacy Program seeks to empower individuals with mental illnesses to develop self advocacy skills to overcome barriers. People with mental illnesses, their families and friends, and any interested individuals can contact MHAM when they are facing barriers or searching for resources in meeting their needs. We provide information and tools needed to access community resources, maintain civil rights, and/or manage the illness.
Advocates can work with individuals on a variety of issues and our services are free of charge. Some examples of those issues are:
- Access to Health Care and Community Services
- Legal Rights in Treatment
- Guardianship and Conservatorship
- Civil Commitment
- Civil Issues
- Criminal Issues
- Employment
- Housing
- Insurance
- Social Security
- Information and Support Resources
- Resource Listings
Advocates may assist in providing information on mental illnesses and ideas on ways to support the individual. Educational materials can be mailed at a person's request.
If you or someone you care about needs advocacy services, please call us at 651-493-6634 or 800-862-1799. Or email at info@mentalhealthmn.org.
To help us serve you better, please include your county or zip code in the message.
Advocacy Success Stories
If you or someone you care about needs advocacy services, please contact us:
Phone: 651-493-6634 or 800-862-1799
Email: info@mentalhealthmn.org
MHAM serves Minnesota residents and others concerned about Minnesota residents.
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