This is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving mental health through advocacy, education, and policy change, promoting recovery and resiliency.

External Advocates: independent advocates who provide assistance and support to individuals receiving services at state operated mental health and juvenile justice facilities. External advocates: help individuals and their families with questions, concerns, and complaints regarding hospital care and treatment; help resolve concerns and complaints; work with individuals and others, including local/regional mental health offices and county providers, to facilitate community living; refer individuals to an attorney or agency that provides legal advocacy; assist with questions about benefit programs and concerns regarding employment; provide technical assistance and education regarding rights to individuals, their families, and the hospital staff; ensure the fundamental rights of the individual receiving services in the state-operated facility.

Contact:
(717) 346-0549
info@mhapa.org
https://mhapa.org/
4075 Linglestown Rd, PMB #203, Harrisburg, PA 17112