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Division of Mental Health Advocacy - The Official Web Site for The

(1 days ago) WEBFor questions about mental illness or accessing services or other non-emergency matters, you can contact NJ Mental Health Cares at: Phone: (866) 202-HELP (4357) Email: [email protected] Trained clinicians are available 24 hours a day, 7 days …

https://www.nj.gov/defender/services/mha/

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Mental Health Public Defender - Travis County, Texas

(7 days ago) WEBThe Travis County Mental Health Public Defender (MHPD) Office began in April 2007 to serve the needs of persons with mental illness in the criminal justice system. Our staff …

https://www.traviscountytx.gov/criminal-justice/mental-health-public-defender

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All Regional Offices - The Official Web Site for The State of New …

(1 days ago) WEBpublic defender administration po box 850 trenton, nj 08625 609-292-7087 fax 609-777-1795. regional office of law guardian (olg) offices. mental health advocacy southern …

https://www.nj.gov/defender/about/regional-offices/

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The Role of Indigent Defense for Defendants With Mental Health

(7 days ago) WEBFindings and methodology are presented for a study that assessed the perspectives of defendants and public defenders regarding the link between mental …

https://www.ojp.gov/library/publications/role-indigent-defense-defendants-mental-health-disorders

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Public defender seeks to expand mental health services Injustice …

(5 days ago) WEBThe mental health resource unit is a small part of the equation when it comes to keeping people experiencing mental health issues from cycling through the criminal …

https://www.injusticewatch.org/criminal-courts/public-defenders/2021/public-defender-mental-health-grant/

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Mental health court gives public defenders a tool for …

(9 days ago) WEBOctober 13, 2020 at 4:15 a.m. CHICO — Public defenders in Butte County stepped forward to support a mental health diversion court system in Butte County, to address major concerns about

https://www.chicoer.com/2020/10/13/mental-health-court-gives-public-defenders-a-tool-for-treatment/

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Policy Brief Embedding Mental Health Clinicians in Public …

(1 days ago) WEBEmbedding Mental Health Clinicians in Public Defender’s Offices: A Potential CalAIM Strategy for Reducing the Mentally Ill Inmate Population in Jails June 2022 I. Executive …

https://calhps.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/CalHPS_Public-Defender-Policy-Brief-FINAL.pdf

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The Role of Indigent Defense for Defendants with Mental …

(1 days ago) WEBThe incarceration of people with mental health disorders represents a significant public health crisis. People with mental health needs are over-represented …

https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/251952.pdf

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Texas Mental Health Defender Programs

(9 days ago) WEBEight counties have a public defender office with a mental health division, and three have a “managed assigned counsel” (MAC) program,21 whose attorneys have special training …

http://tidc.texas.gov/media/8d87ba50cbc6d38/mental-health-defender-programs.pdf

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Handling the Arrest of a Family Member NAMI

(3 days ago) WEBBring food and medicine, if needed, since you may be in court for several hours. Dress nicely. This will make a good impression on the court and show that you are taking the …

https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Family-Members-and-Caregivers/Handling-the-Arrest-of-a-Family-Member/

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Law Office of the Public Defender Mental Health - LA County

(5 days ago) WEBMental Health Court. The Public Defender represents thousands of individuals annually in the Mental Health Court who are subject to criminal and/or civil mental health …

https://pubdef.lacounty.gov/mental-health-court-branch/

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Chief Public Defender National Legal Aid & Defender Association …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Galveston County Misdemeanor Mental Health Public Defender Office (GCMMHPDO) is a recognized public defender office, funded in part by the Texas …

https://www.nlada.org/node/35176

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About Us - Travis County, Texas

(6 days ago) WEBMental Health Public Defender Melissa McRoy Shearer, Director (512) 854-3030. The Travis County Mental Health Public Defender Office serves the needs of persons with …

https://www.traviscountytx.gov/criminal-justice/about-us

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NJOPD Welcomes Assistant Public Defender to Push Forward …

(4 days ago) WEBLoveland received his J.D. and M.S.W. from Fordham University. In 2015, he was named Fordham Law’s Public Service Valedictorian and received the top award for …

https://www.nj.gov/defender/media/press/20240417_njopd_welcomes_assistant_public_defender_to_push_forward_holistic_defense_model.shtml

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Mental Health Orange County Public Defender, CA

(9 days ago) WEBIn general, probate conservatorships are not appropriate for individuals suffering from mental illnesses (please see our Mental Health Advocacy section). Please contact us …

https://www.pubdef.ocgov.com/about-us/contact/mental-health

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Tackling Mental Health Challenges in the Public Safety Sector

(7 days ago) WEBBecause mental health issues among public safety workers is a growing concern, the NORA Public Safety Sector Council held a meeting with experts across the …

https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2024/05/09/mental-health-public-safety-sector/

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L.A. County court staffing crisis puts vulnerable defendants in dire

(9 days ago) WEBPublic defenders who work in Hollywood’s decrepit mental health courthouse say they’re juggling at least 500 cases each, a situation so out of control that …

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-07-27/staffing-crisis-la-county-courts-vulnerable-defendants-dire-straits

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CPCS Website – Committee for Public Counsel

(Just Now) WEBPublic Defender Division. The Mental Health Litigation Division is committed to protecting the legal and constitutional rights of citizens facing civil commitment to mental …

https://www.publiccounsel.net/

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Public Defender's Office Bexar County, TX - Official Website

(Just Now) WEBThe Bexar County Public Defender’s Office is authorized to represent indigent defendants in Bexar County, Texas charged with committing both felony and misdemeanor crimes. …

https://www.bexar.org/1041/Public-Defenders-Office

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Mental Health Defender's Office Pima County, AZ

(5 days ago) WEBMental Health Defender's is committed to providing the most effective legal representation for people with mental illness who face involuntary commitment, guardianship …

https://www.pima.gov/809/Mental-Health-Defenders-Office

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Pennsylvania Justices Mull Liability Under Mental Health …

(8 days ago) WEBThe Pennsylvania Supreme Court is mulling a decision if health care providers can be held liable under the Mental Health Procedures Act for denying treatment to a …

https://www.law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2024/05/15/justices-consider-health-care-providers-liability-for-denied-care-under-the-mental-health-procedures-act/

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Public Defender's Office - Travis County, Texas

(6 days ago) WEBFor more information or to contact CAPDS, please visit Capital Area Private Defender Service (capds.org) or call 512-774-4208. For additional information about the Public …

https://www.traviscountytx.gov/public-defender

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Pa. short on public defenders in almost every county, according to

(9 days ago) WEBPaul Heaton, the report’s author, analyzed nearly one million criminal court dockets covering a six-year period and concluded that there should be about 1,200 …

https://www.inquirer.com/crime/pennsylvania-public-defender-lawyer-shortage-20240509.html

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