The Client advocacy Service is accessible to the handicapped. All requests for service are responded to within three working days. Programs Civil Legal Assistance is provided to consumers to ensure that they receive the essential public benefits, necessary services, and legal protection to which they are entitled. Direct services are provided in areas such as Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income, Public Assistance, Medicaid, Medicare, Food Stamps, housing, and consumer credit. All investigations, reports, recommendations, and services are strictly confidential.
Training is provided to mental health professionals and the community at large.
This furthers the MHA's mission to educate the community on issues relating to mental health. Legal Consultation is available to the providers of mental health services. Through this service, they are able to identify and address those issues which give rise to legal or ethical questions. The Client Advocacy Service receives funding from New York State Office of Mental Health.