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Old Jun 09, 2017, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by *Laurie* View Post
Hi ElsaMars, I think your job idea is noble and so important.

I am a mental health advocate (I'm on my local mental health board, and I facilitate a NAMI support group), but no...I am not paid. My positions are volunteer. I do know people who are paid advocates, though! Plenty of them.
--response. I lived in Cal for 30 years and i never heard of anyone specifically called "mental health advocate". Are you referring to county social workers or something like that? An employee attached to a psych ward or clinic? I was not on disability and would have appreciated any help available!