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Listing of Involuntary/Assisted Treatment Standards by state

Summary of legal codes sorted by state regarding involuntary commitment for mental illness.

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Mental illness legal matters
Get an overview of legal issues that come up when advocating in the mental health system.

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What is a Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD)?
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Directory of Peer Respites
National Empowerment Center • Online directory
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Laws We Need to Know: Understanding Rules and Programs for Persons with Mental Illness
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