MENTAL HEALTH OMBUDSMAN PROJECT | DISABILITY RIGHTS VERMONT
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
09/05/2024
Physical Address
141 Main Street, Suite 7, Montpelier, VT 05602
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:30pm-4:30pm
Fax
(802) 229-1359
Application process
By Telephone
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Individuals in inpatient psychiatric units - either as voluntary patients or as patients undergoing an Emergency Examination - or in Emergency Departments
Service area
Vermont
Agency info
DISABILITY RIGHTS VERMONT
Disability Rights Vermont is a statewide nonprofit organization that defends and advances the rights of individuals with disabilities and mental health issues. Services include confidential information and referral, advocacy, investigation of complaints of abuse, neglect and serious rights violations, legal representation when appropriate, assistance with Advance Directive for Health Care and Social Security, as well as voting information for individuals with disabilities. Disability Rights Vermont also provides assistance for individuals with disabilities who are victims of a crime.