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NYS Mental Hygiene Legal Services

Advocacy and legal representation for individuals receiving mental health services in state‑run or licensed facilities.

NYS Mental Hygiene Legal Services represents, advocates, and litigates on behalf of individuals receiving services for mental disabilities who are under the care of state‑operated or licensed facilities. This includes Article 81 guardianship proceedings, Assisted Outpatient Treatment petitions, hospital retention cases, and medication‑over‑objection hearings.

How to connect

Phone
(518) 383-3839
Address
75 New Scotland Avenue, Unit B, Lower Level Albany, NY
Service area
New York statewide

Services

  • Legal Services