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MHAS to Host Inaugural UCLA School of Law David J. Epstein Public Interest Law and Policy Education Fellowship
Tanya Franklin was recently awarded UCLA School of Law's first ever David J. Epstein Public Interest Law and Policy Education Fellowship. As a fellow at MHAS, she will advocate for the educational rights of students at risk of being denied an equitable education because of issues with school discipline, special education, and juvenile detention. Utilizing both direct legal services and local policy advocacy, the project aims to facilitate stronger supports for all low-income students to graduate from high school, prepared for the colleges and careers of their choice.
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MHAS to Host Equal Justice Works Fellow
Congratulations to Eliza Schafler, who has been awarded a 2-year Equal Justice Works Fellowship! Eliza's project will be a mental health medical-legal partnership in collaboration with Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services. MHAS thanks Equal Justice Works and sponsoring firm Greenberg Traurig LLP for supporting this project. View the entire list of EJW fellows here. |
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2014 Post-Graduate Fellowship Applications Due July 15, 2013 Law students seeking a host program for a 2014 post-graduate fellowship proposal are invited to submit applications to MHAS for consideration. The deadline is July 15. More information here. |
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Your Child Struggling in School?Learn about Educationally-Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS). Your child's right to mental health services has not changed. ERMHS are mandated by federal law. Read more here. |
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HUD Notice on Reasonable Accommodation and Assistance Animals On April 30, the U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development issued this notice on housing providers' obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance animals.
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You can read our archived Fair Housing Tips of the Month online any time in nine different languages! |
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Thank you to our 2012 supporters! View our 2012 Annual Report for a summary of our services, staffing, and funding.
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Court Ruling in Franco-Gonzalez v. Holder Judge orders immigration courts in three states to provide counsel for immigrants with serious mental disabilities in immigration proceedings. Read the court order here. |
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Check out the Each Mind Matters campaign and watch the documentary "A New State of Mind: Ending the Stigma of Mental Illness."
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Mental Health Advocacy Services, Inc. (MHAS)
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