Mental Health Advocacy Service
Service Description
The Mental Health Advocacy Service (MHAS) is a statewide specialist service of Legal Aid NSW. We provide free legal information, advice and assistance about mental health law. The MHAS work with LawAccess NSW, who are your first contact when seeking help. Who we help: people who have been involuntarily admitted to a hospital, people appearing before the Guardianship Division of NCAT, relatives and friends are also welcome to call us for advice. We give free independent advice about all areas of mental health law.
Alternate Names: Legal Aid NSW
https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/my-problem-is-about/mental-health
323 Castlereagh Street
Haymarket, NSW, 2000
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Accessibility
Referral System
Self referral, Legal Aid Services, NCAT, Mental Health Review Tribunal
Languages (other than English)
Interpreter services available
Disability Access
Yes. Wheelchair access
Organisational Information
Area Served
NSW
Parent Organisation
Legal Aid NSW
Postal Address
PO BOX K847
HAYMARKET
NSW
1240
Other Information
Facilities Available
None
Volunteering Opportunities
None
Last Updated: 27 June 2025