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The Mental Health Tribunal Independent Mental Health Advocacy

If you prefer to represent yourself at the tribunal, our advocates can help you understand how the tribunal works, and give you information which will help you … See more

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URL: https://www.imha.vic.gov.au/mental-health-tribunal

Independent Mental Health Advocacy Independent Mental …

WebOur advocates are on your side. They are independent from hospitals and mental health services. Our service is free and confidential. Call 1300 947 820 to speak …

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Know your rights Independent Mental Health Advocacy

WebYou have a right to communicate lawfully if you are being held for compulsory treatment. Communication is being able to: send or receive letters. make or receive telephone calls. …

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Capacity and informed consent to treatment Independent Mental …

WebUnder the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, anyone wanting to give you treatment must first get your ‘informed consent’ before giving you that treatment.Even if you are …

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How we can support you Independent Mental Health Advocacy

WebCall us on 1300 947 820 between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm Monday to Friday, use our online form or email [email protected]. If you are in hospital and can’t access a phone, …

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I want more say in my treatment Independent Mental Health …

WebThree common ways to get a second opinion are: Second Psychiatric Opinion Service ( 1300 503 426) – you can ask for a free and independent second …

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Types of compulsory orders Independent Mental Health Advocacy

WebThere are three types of orders for assessment and compulsory treatment: assessment orders – made by a mental health practitioner. External Link. or a doctor to allow an …

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Speaking up for your rights Independent Mental Health Advocacy

Webknow your rights – read our Know your rights information, ask your mental health service or call 1800 959 353 to hear a free recording of your rights. statement of …

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Get help Independent Mental Health Advocacy

WebContact us. You can contact us by phone or email. Use our online form to contact IMHA on behalf of yourself or as a referrer (with consent). You can also provide …

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Examples of our advocacy Independent Mental Health Advocacy

WebOur advocate provided information about Mohamed's rights, the sorts of orders that can be made under the Act, and how the mental health system works. Mohamed was …

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NDIS mental health toolkit Independent Mental Health Advocacy

WebThe toolkit is designed for people with lived experience of the mental health system who use or are eligible for the NDIS, but can also be used by supporters, such as carers, kin, …

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About us Independent Mental Health Advocacy

WebMental Health Service Providers can refer people to Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA). Services can: call us on 1300 947 820 between 9.30 am and …

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More support for people on compulsory treatment to be heard

WebAdvocacy support for everyone on compulsory treatment is one of the critical changes to be introduced through the new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (Vic) …

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Getting a second opinion Independent Mental Health Advocacy

WebYou have the right to get a second psychiatric opinion about: whether the treatment criteria apply to you. your treatment and its possible effects on you. You can …

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Principles of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act

WebCultural safety principle. Mental health and wellbeing services are to culturally safe and responsive to people of all racial, ethnic, faith-based and cultural backgrounds. …

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Why you might need an advocate Independent Mental Health …

WebCall us on 1300 947 820 between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm seven days a week, use our online form or email [email protected]. If you are in hospital and can’t …

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Contact us Independent Mental Health Advocacy

WebIf you are receiving, or at risk of receiving, compulsory treatment and would like support, or would like to know more about getting support for another person: Call us …

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Attending my planning meeting Independent Mental Health …

WebPreparing for your planning meeting. The planning meeting is an opportunity for you to explore your goals and the supports you need to achieve them. It also provides …

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I want to make a complaint about my mental health service

WebUnder the law you can make a complaint about a public mental health service. You can make a complaint directly to the service or to the Mental Health and Wellbeing …

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