Useful links

Contributed by ShaylaStrapps and LukeCassidy and current to 27 July 2018

Mental Health Law Centre

Community legal centre that provides free legal advice and representation to people who experience mental health issues. Can assist with criminal issues, mental health tribunals and guardianship/administration matters.

Phone: (08) 9328 8012

Email: office@mhlcwa.org.au

Website: http://mhlcwa.org.au/

Mental Health Advocacy Service

Independent service established under the Mental Health Act to provide free assistance to involuntary patients.

Phone: (08) 6234 6300

Email: contactus@mhas.wa.gov.au

Website: https://mhas.wa.gov.au/

Office of the Chief Psychiatrist

Office responsible for overseeing mental health services. Can be contacted regarding complaints, referrals and requests for further opinions.

Phone: (08) 9222 4462

Email: Reception@ocp.wa.gov.au

Website: https://www.chiefpsychiatrist.wa.gov.au/

Mental Health Tribunal

Tribunal responsible for reviewing involuntary treatment orders and compliance with the terms of the Mental Health Act.

Phone: (08) 6145 3900

Email: enquiries@mht.wa.gov.au

Website: http://www.mht.wa.gov.au/

Health and Disability Services Complaints Office (HaDSCO)

Office to assist in resolving complaint with a mental health service. This may include mediation with the mental health service provider and general support with addressing complaints.

Phone: (08) 6651 7620

Email: mail@hadsco.wa.gov.au

Website: https://www.hadsco.wa.gov.au/home/

Health Consumers Council WA

Independent advocacy service for all health consumers in Western Australia.

Phone: (08) 9221 3422

Email: info@hconc.org.au

Website: https://www.hconc.org.au/