Mental Health Act

Government of Alberta - Ministry of Health

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Description
Allows for involuntary detention and treatment under certain circumstances and addresses the roles and responsibilities of review panels and of the Mental Health Patient Advocate.

Service provides:

  • the process for admission and treatment of an individual as a formal patient
  • identification of separate criteria and conditions for treatment of persons living in the community
  • the roles and responsibilities of review panels and of the Mental Health Patient Advocate
Eligibility
No
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, To access service:
  • Mental Health Act can be found on website
  • call or visit the Mental Health Patient Advocate website for more information
  • information also available on the Alberta Health Services website

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Toll Free
310-0000 then 780-422-1812 (Mental Health Patient Advocate)
Telephone
780-422-1812 (Mental Health Patient Advocate)
Fax
780-422-0695
Web Site
https://www.alberta.ca/office-of-alberta-health-advocates.aspx
Email
info@albertahealthadvocates.ca
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
November 19, 2024
Hours of Operation
Mon
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM

Closed statutory holidays.