California Network of Mental Health Clients

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Peer support for mental health clients
(800) 626-7447 www.cnmhc.org

California Office of Patients' Rights
Advocacy for patients hospitalized with mental illness
(800) 254-5166

California Patient's Guide
A guide to health care rights www.calpatientguide.org

National Mental Health Association
Information, advocacy and referrals for adults and children
(800) 969-6642 www.nmha.org

Protection and Advocacy
Legal advocacy for people with disabilities
(800) 776-5746 www.pai-ca.org