Skip to main content
Our Advocacy

Legal Services

Involuntary Mental Health Committals

Involuntary Mental Health Committals

Children and youth face many challenges today that we did not face fifty years ago. Societal changes over the last fifty years have led to children having less social connectedness, causing an increase in individualism which has heightened anxiety and depression in children and adolescents. Many times, parents and families are desperate to help these children and will file a petition with the court to order a child to be evaluated by a mental health professional.

Once a child is ordered to have an evaluation, we are appointed by the court to advocate on behalf of that child, ensuring their voice is heard in the court system.

Thank you to our generous supporters of the Youth Law Center

  • Placeholder Logo
  • Placeholder Logo
  • Placeholder Logo
MENU CLOSE