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Old Jun 17, 2014, 10:15 PM
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Nummy,
I'm posting this here because many may want to know. What exactly (more or less) does a mental health advocate do? I looked it up for my state and it appears to be more on the legal side and self help. What I'm looking for is a "shrink" or counselor who has evening and/or week-end hours. Can an advocate help in that area?

Thanks!
Hi!
A mental health advocate is a go between between you and mental health services. Sometimes they offer legal help, but sometimes they "know the ropes" and can tell you where to turn. They're like a cross between a social worker and a paralegal. Mine has a masters degree and really knows her stuff. She's helping me with other services offered by legal aid, like credit report help. Who knew?

I got into an Intensive Outpatient Program thru my local hospital. All hospitals have social workers, too. You can always try and ask them their advice. Good luck!