The Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation provides a comprehensive statewide Advocacy service delivery system which includes non-legal advocacy services provided by a Central Office of Rights Protection and Advocacy, offices in geographical service areas across the state and offices in each state facility operated by the Department. Further, the system includes an Advocacy Advisory Board at the state level and local Advocacy Advisory Committees at each state facility operated by the Department.
Author: Office of Advocacy Services, DMH/MR
Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-8-38-.04
Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-11.