Legal Assistance for Mental Health Clients (Systems Advocacy)
 
Contact Information
Division of Mental Health Services
1-800-382-6717
e-mail

Division of Mental Health Services
Department of Human Services
P.O. Box 700
Trenton, NJ 08625
Web site
 
Hours of Service
Varies by county
 
How to Apply

Varies by county
 
Parent Organization
Department of Human Services
P.O. Box 700
Trenton, NJ 08625
Web site
 
Program Description
Legal assistance provided to mental health clients, either through agency referrals or self-referral, by a network of DMHS-funded legal service agencies. Assistance may include advice and guidance, case coordination, and court representation for issues such as government entitlements, housing, evictions, employment, etc.
 
Fees
No fee for qualified individuals
 

Eligibility
General Requirements:
Referral, by a network of DMHS-funded legal service agencies
 
Income Requirements:
No individual otherwise eligible shall be denied service due to inability to pay or the type of insurance held.
 
Areas Served
Statewide
 
Language Translation Services
English, Spanish, German, and Arabic
 
Program Web Site Address
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmhs/index.html