Advocacy - Mental Health

Mental Health Advocates provide advocacy support to adults in Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley with mental health problems who live in the community, or are in hospital.

They can provide information and advocacy support on any issue raised. Most commonly they are asked about:

Mental Health Services
Housing
Community Care
Medication
Benefits Appeals
Family Issues
Access to services generally, including legal services

Advocates do not know everything about all the topics they are asked about and, if appropriate, will signpost on to other agencies with more expertise. All problems and enquiries are dealt with in confidence.

Advocates will also support service users wishing to make complaints about any aspect of the services they receive.

Advocates will not undertake work which should be carried out by service professionals, but will work to ensure they get the care and support they feel they need.

ADVOCATES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
by appointment:

HYTHE STREET, DARTFORD

The Network's main office in 7/9 Hythe Street Dartford Kent DA1 1BE is open Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm.

THE LITTLE BROOK HOSPITAL, DARTFORD

Appointments can be made by contacting 01322 285234.

DARTFORD, GRAVESHAM & SWANLEY MIND DAY CENTRES

Appointments can be made to see Advocate at the Day Centres by telephoning 01322 285234.

MCCH - Dartford and Gravesend

Appointments can be made to an Advocate by telephoning the office on 01322 285234.

Due to the high demand on the Network's service, all Advocates are available by prior appointment only. Please telephone to make an appointment on 01322 285234. Our offices are not disabled accessible but we have arrangements where we meet clients at various venues.