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1906_blessingCasual Contributor
Does anyone have a NSW contact for an advocate? I’ve been sectioned because Police didn’t tell me that would happen if I didn’t come out of my house to talk to them. I didn’t want to talk to them but if they’d told me about this, I would have. I don’t fit the criteria but I can’t advocate for myself because the staff only see me as a psych patient who doesn’t get that respect
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tymeModerator
Sorry to hear what you are experiencing. I personally do not know any numbers for advocates in NSW. I look forward to hearing if the community knows @1906_blessing
All the best
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tymeModerator
Or maybe this number https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/my-problem-is-about/mental-health/involuntary-hospitalisation/mental-health-advocacy-service ? @1906_blessing
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1906_blessingCasual Contributor
Thank you Tyme ♥️
In response to: Re: Sectioned incorrectly - need advocate
tymeModerator
How are you @1906_blessing ?
I have been sectioned so many times. Sometimes I fight it, but other times I just let it pass because I know I won't be there long. They don't keep people there for nothing. It costs the system a lot of $$$ lol.
Hope things improve for you.
One thing I have done once in the past when I was so angry I had to stay in there, was ask for a copy of my assessment order. They gave me a copy and I went through it with a fine tooth comb and showed them all the errors they made and that I shouldn't be in there...
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1906_blessingCasual Contributor
Thank you Tyme for reaching out, what a terrible terrible experience and I’m sorry you’ve gone through it.
Both I and my sister asked for a copy of the assessment and were told it was ‘online’ and couldn’t be printed. Your advice is so valuable and I will be pursuing that info in a day or two once I’ve recovered (now that I’m out).
Take care x
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tymeModerator
How have things been for you now @1906_blessing ?
Do you have any follow up appointments or anything?
I hope things improve for you.
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tymeModerator
How are you going @1906_blessing ?
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