More information To contact the Voice and Choice Director call (479)872.5580 ext. 233.

DaySpring Behavioral Health Services is a provider that respects our consumers' rights and individuality. Keeping with this commitment a Voice and Choice position has been created to provide DaySpring consumer's with additional support, and to act as an internal advocate for consumer's of mental health services.

This is another service that DaySpring provides it's consumer/clients. It's another way to ensure that your voice is heard and your rights are ensured as a consumer of our services.

Resources for you

	Do you have questions about the rights of consumers with mental illness?
	State Protection and Advocacy Agency The National Mental Health Association The National Alliance fot the Mentally Ill The National Empowerment Center Patient Advocate Foundation National Health Law Program U.S. Department of Justice Disability Rights
	Do you have concerns about services that have been provided by DaySpring?
	Each person being served by a licensed mental health provider or organization has the right to name a Treatment Advocate. This would be someone with whom you would like to partner with during your course of treatment. A treatment advocate should be someone you trust and whose advice you value, such as a family member, spouse/partner, friend or representative from an advocacy organization. You have the right to set limits regarding the level of involvement of the person you select and you have the right to change your selection at any time. You also have the right to not name a treatment advocate. Should you name a treatment advocate, this person must agree to serve and to adhere with all standards of confidentiality.
	Would you like to explore on-line resources related to mental illness?
	State Mental Health Agency Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - SAMHSA National Alliance on Mental Illness
	Ways to promote positive changes in mental health care:
	Education Advocacy Outreach