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The Six Fundamental Rights and Mental Health Laws in MA

Location

Main Library
Lecture Hall
449 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02138

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Contact

Disability Law Center
mail@dlc-ma.org
617-723-8455 x123

Description

Join us for a training on the six fundamental rights and mental health laws. This training is for individuals and advocates who are interested in learning about the rights an individual has when facing voluntary or involuntary commitment and hospitalization for a psychiatric disability. This will be followed by a Community Feedback Forum.

We are looking for your input on the issues you face as a person or family member of a person with lived experiences of a mental health diagnosis.

This training is free, but you must register to attend

9:30 Registration

10:00-12:30 Training on Fundamental Rights

12:30-1:30 Lunch

1:30-3:00 Input from the Community

Presenters:

Walter Noons, Senior Attorney, Disability Law Center

Alice Whitehill Wiseberg, Attorney-in-Charge, Committee for Public Counsel Services

Moderator: Christine Griffin, Executive Director, Disability Law Center

Please Note:  Out of consideration for people with environmental illness and/or multiple chemical sensitivity, please refrain from using perfume or other scented products.

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Page was last modified on 7/24/2023 9:15 PM
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