The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates was started to support the business of being a private advocate. Some regions require that those detained for the treatment of mental health disorders are given access to independent mental health advocates who are not involved in the patient's treatment.
The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates aims to provide support and resources for those working as private mental health advocates. In some areas, there is a legal requirement for individuals held for mental health treatment to have access to independent advocates who are not part of their treatment team.