Lomond and Argyll Advocacy Service provide independent advocacy to adults 16+ in the following groups:
- mental ill health
- learning disabilities
- alcohol or substance misuse
Their priority is providing statutory independent advocacy (those under Mental Health Care and Treatment Act (Scotland) and vulnerable adults engaged in statutory processes (Adults with Incapacity, Adult Support and Protection, detained under MHA).
In addition, LAAS provides independent advocacy for people liberated from prison in the Argyll & Bute area (by social worker referrals only).
They have offices in Dumbarton, Lochgilphead, Dunoon and Campbeltown.