MENTAL HEALTH OMBUDSMAN PROJECT | DISABILITY RIGHTS VERMONT

89 Main Street, Suite 301, Montpelier, VT 05602

Eligibility

Individuals in inpatient psychiatric units - either as voluntary patients or as patients undergoing an Emergency Examination - or in Emergency Departments

Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:30pm-4:30pm

(802) 229-1355

Voice - Other | Confidential

(800) 834-7890

Voice - Toll-Free | Confidential

(802) 229-1359

Fax

https://disabilityrightsvt.org/about/programs/

[email protected]

Application process

By Telephone

Fees

Free

Service area

Vermont

Description

Provides information, advice and advocacy to patients voluntarily admitted to inpatient psychiatric facilities or who are held on an involuntary 72-hour hold as part of an Emergency Examination. Offers outreach to individuals with mental health issues at designated hospitals and emergency departments. Investigates cases of serious abuse, neglect, and violation of rights against persons with mental illness who may not otherwise have access to Disability Rights Vermont services.

Last Assured

09/15/2025

What's Here

Individual Advocacy Patient Rights Assistance

Providing organization

DISABILITY RIGHTS VERMONT

Disability Rights Vermont is a statewide nonprofit organization that defends and advances the rights of individuals with disabilities. Services include free and confidential information and referral, advocacy, investigation of abuse and neglect, legal representation in select cases, assistance with Advance Directives, support for voters with disabilities, help addressing employment barriers for Social Security beneficiaries, and advocacy for crime victims with disabilities.