The Patients' Rights Advocacy Program responds to questions and complaints from patients in psychiatric hospitals/facilities and residents of halfway houses or board and care homes who feel one or more of their rights have been denied.

Anyone with a question or concern about the treatment of a client receiving mental health services in Alameda County is welcome to call.

The toll-free telephone # in Alameda County is 800-734-2504; outside the County, dial 510-835-2505.