General Info

Founded in 1977, Mental Health Advocacy Services is a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to people with mental and developmental disabilities. It has expertise in representing children with mental and developmental disabilities in juvenile court. Mental Health Advocacy Services also conducts community training sessions to teach parents and caregivers on special education services for children. It specializes in providing advocacy for individuals in immigration detention. In addition, the organization provides training and technical assistance services to officials, individuals with disabilities, and fair housing and disability rights advocates. Mental Health Advocacy Services is located in Los Angeles.