Psychiatric Patient Advocate Office

Record #: CMH0171
Last Modified: 18 Dec 2020
Last Full Update: 18 Dec 2020

Record Details

Social Media Website: www.sse.gov.on.ca/mohltc/ppao/default.aspx
Social Media Website

Description & Services

Alternate Name PPAO
Description Dedicated to promoting patient's rights in Ontario by providing individual and systemic advocacy, rights advice and education. Undertakes these initiatives with the hopes of improving the quality of care and life of all individuals with a mental illness. 
 
Services include rights advice services, public speaking, participation in workshops and seminars, Info Guides on the website as an education resource.
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Dates All year except for holidays
Areas Served Ontario ; Peel Region
Eligibility All ages
Fees None
Languages English ; French

Contact Information

Address & Map
5700 Yonge Street, 5th Floor
North York, ON M2M 4K5
Intersection Yonge St & Finch Ave
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Office Phone 416-327-7000
Fax 416-327-7008
Toll Free Phone 1-800-578-2343
E-Mail ppao.moh@ontario.ca
Website www.ppao.gov.on.ca
Primary Contact Director
Alternate Contact Vanessa Zanette, Program Manager

Other Details

Print Material Print material can be downloaded from web site
Established 1983
Service Level (50) Non Profit

Subjects

Subjects Advisory groups ; Advocacy ; Counselling ; Education ; Legal counselling ; Legal information ; Mental disorders ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Patient rights