Mental Health Legal Assistance Directory
If your rights as a mental health patient have been violated — by a practitioner, a facility, or through unlawful involuntary admission — you have legal recourse. This directory lists attorneys and legal aid organisations across South Africa who specialise in mental health law.
Your key legal rights as a mental health patient in South Africa:
For the full rights guide, see our Know Your Rights page.
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Free Legal Resources
Legal Aid South Africa
Free legal assistance for those who cannot afford an attorney. Offices in all provinces.
HPCSA Complaints
Lodge a formal complaint against a registered health professional directly with the HPCSA.
Office of the Health Ombud
Independent complaints body for health facility complaints, including mental health facilities.
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