RCA supports, enables and empowers people with mental health issues who live in the Restormel area, to express their views, be heard and be listened to when in situations and environments where they may feel insecure, vulnerable or threatened.

A Community Advocate is there to listen to what you want to say or do and then assist you to express yourself in circumstances where you find it difficult

No one can guarantee the outcome of your issues or your treatment but an Advocate will endeavour to ensure you have a fair hearing.

It can be hard to tell others of your concerns and feelings whilst using mental health services, visiting a GP, attending benefit tribunals, etc.

An advocate can help you either by supporting you when you wish to voice your concerns and points of view, or by representing you if you feel unable to do so.

RCA is independent of the statutory mental health or social services.
You will be listened to and treated with respect. The service offers you the opportunity to talk to someone in confidence about your issues. We do not share information with other agencies without your permission unless you or someone else is at risk.

We don’t tell you what to do or judge you.
We can help you make choices and/or help you to say what you want

ACCESSING THE SERVICE

You need to live in the Restormel area and you can refer yourself

by calling the Advocacy Line 01726 823137  

by e-mailing RCA at rcadvocacy@googlemail.com

or by writing to

Rural Community Advocacy

Unit 2, 22 Fore Street

St Stephen

St Austell

PL26 7NN

Rural Community Advocacy is funded by

Comic Relief

If you do not live in Restormel but live in Cornwall or are a Mental Health Service Inpatient or if lack mental capacity to make some life changing decisions, then you may need to receive your advocacy service from

South of England Advocacy Projects

We can help you to access their services if needed.

RURAL COMMUNITY LINK PROJECTS CIC
REGISTERED COMPANY No: 7114220