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Mental Health Advocate

Iowa's mental health commitment process requires the appointment of an advocate to assist individuals under a mental health commitment (Iowa Code Chapter 229). The Mental Health Advocate is appointed to assist, as needed with the following:

Iowa's mental health commitment process requires the appointment of an advocate to assist individuals under a mental health commitment (Iowa Code Chapter 229). The Mental Health Advocate is appointed to assist, as needed with the following:

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  • Giving support, answering questions, investigating concerns and making needed referrals
  • Informing the Court if the services of an attorney are necessary
  • Providing information regarding the rights of a committed person
  • Understanding and following the court's commitment order

Judicial Mental Health Advocate Brochure (PDF)

Area Mental Health Advocate

Mary Swartz, MSW, is the Mental Health Advocate for Hardin, Franklin and Story Counties.

The Mental Health Advocate is located in the Community Services Office in Eldora.

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Contact Us

Community Services Office

Physical Address

Hardin County Office Building, 1201 14th Avenue
Eldora, IA 50627

Directions

Phone: 641-939-8167

Fax: 641-939-8247

Hours

Monday - Friday
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Staff

Mary Swartz

Judicial Mental Health Advocate

Email

Phone : (641) 939-8169