Your Guide to Mental Health Treatment REVIEW in the Community

The following lists the steps you should take to obtain a review of your mental health treatment

¨ Each Mental Health Facility and Mental Health Center has a local advocate under the Client Advocacy Program.

  1. Request a form called "Request for Review" from the local advocate in the Mental Health Center or Facility. Complete the form.
  2. Give or send the form to the local advocate.
  3. The advocate will conduct a review, complete a report and send you a copy of the results.
  4. If you are not satisfied with the results, contact the local advocate and request a review by the facility or center director. There is another form to be completed to request this review.
  5. The director will conduct a review, complete a report and send you a copy of the results.
  6. If you are still not satisfied, contact the Client Advocacy office at the Dept. of Mental Health in Columbia (803) 898-8569.
  7. The Client Advocacy office will again conduct a review and attempt to resolve your concerns with local or agency officials.
  8. If you remain dissatisfied, you may request a review by the State Director of Mental Health.
  9. The State Director will conduct a review and make a decision.
  10. The State Director’s decision will be the final step in the review process.