Advocacy and Social Justice
Mission
To empower and support people with mental illness to ensure their social and legal rights are promoted.
Philosophy
Advocacy and social justice is achieved through recognition of human rights, fair treatment under the law, and an impartial share of the benefits of society.
Programming
People with mental health issues are often not aware of their social and legal rights. As a result, many in this community may not receive all the services to which they are entitled.
MPA Society Advocacy includes involvement with:
Mental Health Empowerment Advocacy Program (MHEAP)
- Legal Aid and Financial advocacy
- Education & Workshops
- Tenancy Rights
- Research
Court Services
- On site court advocacy
- Community outreach
- Law reform
Riverview Hospital Wide and Individual Advocacy
- Policy Reform
- Patients rights information
- Mental Health Review Panels
- Service Delivery Dispute Resolution