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Description
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An advocate is available to help
Advocates help consumers: - Understand rights regarding
- Involuntary commitment
- Guardianship
- Conservatorships
- Care in the least restrictive environment.
- File complaints
- Access services and programs.
Any patient who believes his or her rights have been abused, punitively withheld, or unreasonably denied may file a complaint with the patients’ rights advocate or with the Quality Improvement unit of DHHS Mental Health.
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