Judicial Mental Health Advocate

Judicial Mental Health Advocate

Role of the Advocate

Iowa’s mental health commitment process requires the appointment of an advocate to assist people, as needed, with the following: 

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

Questions about the involuntary committal process may be addressed to the Mental Health Advocate or the Clerk of Court office 279-6611, option 5. Involuntary committals may be filed with the Clerk of Court office at 620 Douglas St., Rm 101,  Sioux City, IA  51101.

Additional Resources

If you have other Mental Health Needs, please consider the following resources.

Mental Health or Substance Abuse Help

If you or someone you know needs help with mental health or substance use and you're not sure where to go, use these resources:

• Your Life Iowa: 855-581-8111
• Iowa Primary Care Association: Find Support & Navigate the Behavioral Health Service System

Emotional Support Help

• 988 Lifeline (National Mental Health Hotline): 988
  • Call or text the hotline
  • Or chat online on the 988 website
  • If deaf, hard of hearing, or experiencing hearing loss, visit the 988 website for additional options and services.

 Local Mental Health Services

•  Mobile Crisis Assessment Team: Comprehensive mental health services for adults, teens, and children in Sioux City and surrounding communities.

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