The Community Advocate assists adult consumers of mental health services reach a better understanding of their rights under the Mental Health Procedures Act, Social Security and Public Assistance benefits.
External Advocate at Torrance State Hospital
The External Advocate assists patients with concerns they have regarding their rights, treatment and environment while at Torrance State Hospital. The External Advocate also provides advocacy services to the PA SRTP Act-21 Program, and Forensic Unit also located on the Stare Hospital grounds.
Parent/Child Advocate
The two Parent/Child Advocates assist parents of children experiencing emotional disturbances, or who have developmental disabilities, in understanding and accessing the range of local services i.e., education, mental health, juvenile justice.