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Spades Up Advocacy
Advocating for Autonomy, Self-Determination, and Informed Consent
Our Mission
Spades Up Advocacy is dedicated to improving the mental health system by centering lived experience and prioritizing the voices of those it serves. We believe that meaningful change is driven by the courage to address uncomfortable truths and the strength to advocate for a more responsive and ethical model of care.
Our mission is to ensure the system fundamentally honors individual autonomy, self-determination, and the right to informed consent. We spark impact through community education and critical discussion, using shared experiences to bring out the best in our current mental health landscape.
“We believe that systemic improvement is a continuous process sparked by critical discussions, honest dialogue, and the courage to center the human experience in every decision.”
Refining the Model of Care
We work to bridge the gap between individual perspectives and systemic policy. By addressing the complexities of the current system head-on, Spades Up Advocacy strives to ensure that mental health care is defined by dignity, respect, and the agency of the people it serves.
Our Vision
To bring back the fundamentals in mental health care: Autonomy, Self-Determination and Informed Consent.