Collective mental health advocacy (Mental Health Advocacy Project SCIO – MHAP)

Who is this for?

• Anyone aged between 18 – 65 years old and those who fall under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2003

Who provides this?

• Mental Health Advocacy Project SCIO – MHAP

Description

MHAP offers collective advocacy which helps individuals to join together to discuss issues and take forward views that may influence change. It offers a shared voice rather than singling out individuals.

It can help to:

• enable people to raise awareness and influence service planning and provision
• make use of people’s shared experiences so that they can have a stronger and more influential collective voice
• address difficulties that service users are encountering with any aspect of their care and treatment, whilst affected by illness or addiction
• challenge stigma and discrimination

MHAP co-ordinate and support West Lothian Service Users’ Forum and The Voice West Lothian, Service Users Forum for people with substance abuse problems.

How do I access this?

• Self-referrals
• Referrals by third parties

Is there a cost?

Free

Is there a waiting list?

Yes

Location information

• Public parking available

Opening times