Clare’s Story
Clare was in her early 50’s and had no prior contact with mental health services. She was completely shocked when police and mental health services staff visited her house to take her into hospital for assessment against her will. The neighbours had complained she was...
Paul’s Story
Paul had cognitive impairment and also suffered from bipolar disorder. He had recently had a Trustee appointed from the Public Trustee. This meant all Paul’s assets, finances and expenses were managed by the Trustee. He found it very difficult to adjust to this new...
Patrick’s story
For Patrick, a seven-month stint in prison looked preferable to life on the street or the wet and mouldy tent he left as he came into contact with the justice system. That was the point when he contacted the Mental Health Law Centre. The 47-year-old had a diagnosis of...