Mission: Mental Health Advocacy Services, Inc. provides free legal services to people with mental and developmental disabilities. Established in 1977, MHAS is sponsored by the Los Angeles County and Beverly Hills Bar Associations and the Mental Health Association in California. MHAS assists both children and adults, 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 and developmental disabilities. (Less)

Mental Health Advocacy Services is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1979, and donations are tax-deductible.