How do I contact an advocate for mental health services?

Rhode Island Office of the Mental Health Advocate

The Office of the Mental Health Advocate is an independent State agency staffed by attorneys who provide an array of free legal, investigative, and advocacy services, regardless of age, to:

  • prevent inappropriate admissions to psychiatric facilities
  • to protect the rights and enhance the dignity of persons in mental health treatment and inpatient substance abuse treatment
  • reduce the stigma associated with mental illness
For more information contact:
The Office of Mental Health Advocate
John O. Pastore Campus
57 Howard Avenue-4th Floor
Cranston, RI 02920
401-462-2003 or 1-800-346-2282; TTY: 401-462-6018

How do I file a complaint about my mental health service provider?

Please call the BHDDH Quality Assurance line at 401-462-2629