Voice Advocacy Service
The Voice Advocacy Service has been managed by Ayr Action for Mental Health since 1989 and was the first advocacy service of its type in the area at that time. The Advocacy service is a joint funded project. The main funders are AAHB Primary Care NHS Trust and South Ayrshire Council. Ayr Action for Mental Health has its base at Strathyre House,42 Prestwick Road, Ayr, KA8 8LB.

Our address:

27 - 29 Crown Street
Ayr
KA8 8AG

The service is always keen to meet caring, committed and enthusiastic people interested in becoming volunteer advocates. No previous experience or qualifications are required as training and support will be provided.

What is advocacy?
What is an advocate?
What will advocate do?
What an advocate will not do?
Who can have an advocate?
Confidentiality

If you are interested please contact Advocacy service
Joe Owens
Andrew Graham
01292 264396. 
Monday - Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
email: advocacyaamh@hotmail.com


What is advocacy?

 Advocacy is about having your views and opinions heard - not other people's.

What is an advocate?

 Some one who will ensure that you are supported in making choices which are important in your life.

What will advocate do?
  • listen and support you in putting your views across
  • ensure you are included in all decisions
  • attend meetings with you
    provide you with information
  • be honest and truthful with you
  • do things WITH you whenever we can, and FOR you when you are unable

What an advocate will not do?
  • talk about you to anyone
  • make decisions for you
  • make promises which can't be kept

 

Who can have an advocate?
  • people living in Ayrshire suffering the effects of mental ill health
  • aged 16 - 65

Confidentiality

 Our advocates will respect your confidentiality at all times. 
 


If you are interested
 please contact our office on 01292 619600. 
Monday - Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
email: advocacyaamh@hotmail.com

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