Official Visitors Program-Western Australia Mental Health

Service Description

Community program to support and advise people who are involuntary patients in a mental health unit, on a Community Treatment Order, or in a psychiatric hostel within WA. Carers and family members may also contact Official Visitors. They can assist with advocacy, and complaints regarding treatment, care or concerns about the person's mental health while in hospital.

Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm (answered), Official Visitors check messages on weekends and may return calls if urgent

Accessibility

Referral System

Via answering service

Service Fees

No

Organisational Information

Area Served

WA

Parent Organisation

Western Australian Association for Mental Health

Postal Address

Post Office Box 8482

Perth

WA

6849

Other Information

Volunteering Opportunities

No

Last Updated: 9 February 2023