Advocates provide services that are free, confidential, follow the patient's requests, and are independent from the hospital, and help patients who have concerns about their care, treatment, or quality of life.
Patients in a facility with an advocate can request help with:
- navigating the hospital system
- resolving concerns and negotiating with hospital staff
- referrals to outside community agencies and resources, if necessary
- making informed decisions
- maintaining responsibility for their wellness and recovery
- being involved in all decisions which affect their care, life and treatment
Organizations that offer this Service
Sites that offer this Service
Contact for information.
Work: 905-522-1155 x35514 (St. Joesph's Heathcare, Hamilton)
Toll-Free Number: 1-800-578-2343 (PPAO)
100 West 5th Street
Hamilton, ON
L8P 3R2
Eligibility
Inpatients, outpatients; ex-patients of any of the 9 partnered major mental health facilities in Ontario.
Areas Served
Hamilton
Fees
Fee
None
Languages
English
Application Instructions
Call for information or an appointment.
Classifications
Last Full Update
June 19, 2024