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Apply now for summer internship opportunities at MHAS! Read about our Summer Clerk program for law students.     Volunteer at MHAS this summer! We're looking for college juniors and seniors to help in our office.   Thank you to all the guests, our honorees, and our sponsors who made our Annual Celebration a success! Photos from the event are online now!     Join MHAS in the Campaign for Justice. The Campaign for Justice seeks to ensure that all Californians have access to justice under the law. That requires a strong network of legal aid lawyers who advocate for those who can’t afford to pay. Legal aid lawyers are there when Californians have nowhere else to turn.   Read the Fair Housing Tip of the Month. Get fair housing tips for mental health consumers, family members, advocates, mental health organizations and housing providers in English, Spanish, Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Tagalog.

Mental Health Advocacy Services, Inc. (MHAS) is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation providing free legal services to people with mental disabilities primarily in Los Angeles County. MHAS was established in 1977 as a joint project of the Los Angeles County and Beverly Hills Bar Associations. In 1979 MHAS incorporated and added the Mental Health Association in California as its third sponsor.

MHAS assists approximately 3,000 children and adults annually, with an emphasis on obtaining government benefits and services, protecting rights and fighting discrimination. MHAS also serves as a resource to the community by providing training and technical assistance to attorneys, mental health professionals, consumer and family member groups, and other advocates. In addition, MHAS participates in impact litigation in an effort to improve the lives of people with mental disabilities.

Read about our Mission and Values.

Mental Health Advocacy Services, Inc.
3255 Wilshire Blvd. #902
Los Angeles, California 90010
Phone (213) 389-2077