I'm looking for a group that helps people with mental discorders that had their rights violated. Austin, TX.

Question

A young man with schizo-effective disorder is in a state hospital. A couple of weeks ago his new apartment management company claimed the apartment abandoned, threw and gave all of his person belongs and furniture away . He has lived in the same location for approximately 17 years. He has been in the Mental Health and Mental Retardation system for approximately 20 years as an outpatient.

Answer 1

Try contacting Advocacy Inc. They advocate for the legal rights of people with physical and mental disabilities.

Advocacy, Inc.
7800 Shoal Creek Blvd. #171-E
Austin, TX 78757-1024
512-454-4816 (V/TDD)
512-323-0902 (Fax)
1-800-252-9108 (V/TDD)
E-mail: [e-mail]
http://www.advocacyinc.org/index.htm

Answer 2

You might also want to contact NAMI, the National Alliance for the mentally ill, and posting this query on the schizophrenia.com site which has support groups and discussion areas.

Good luck, and best wishes for your friend.

Answer 3

If your rights are violated than it would be the Human rights department through your state. Fastest solution would be to report the findings to social services. Otherwise his appointed guardian needs to be alerted.

Answer 4

That's cold. Even for Austin.

I'd start by contacting MHMR ,or similar.