Psychiatric Patient Advocate Office
Site: Toronto Office
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Record #:
MET1300
Last Full Update:
06 Jun 2019
Contact Information
Office Phone | 416-327-7000 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-578-2343 |
Fax | 416-327-7008 |
ppao.moh@ontario.ca | |
Website | www.ppao.gov.on.ca |
Primary Contact | Melroy Borges, Executive Assistant; Phone: 416-327-4548; Email: melroy.borges@ontario.ca |
Agency Information
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) | Administers and coordinates advocacy and rights advice services * public information * systemic advocacy * information and referral for those ineligible for the service * literature in English and French Visit website for list of locations in Ontario |
Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm |
Areas Served | Ontario |
Boundaries | Ontario |
Eligibility | Patients admitted to designated hospitals that have a mental health unit (Schedule 1) * also clients living in the community who are placed on a community treatment order and their substitute decision makers, if any
Residency Requirements: Ontario |
Application | Self or professional referral -- call for information |
Languages | Other - Translation and interpretation may be arranged for other languages |
Fees | None |
Site Information
Located In Community | Toronto |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Yonge St and Finch Ave W |
Mailing Address | North American Life Tower, 5700 Yonge St 5th Fl Toronto, ON Canada M2M 4K5 |
Physical Access | Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator - braille features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Also accessible via Finch subway station |