Mental Health Advocacy Services, Inc.

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Lunie Belle is fundraising
Together for VRChat Mental Health
Hello Everyone. I’m XOLunie, Owner and Founder of Shot’s Before Thot’s on VRChat.

Mental Health is a very serious topic among many VRChat players including myself, and other groups owners. I’ve decided to band some of our fellow owners together for a 2 night event to help raise money and awareness to the Mental Health Advocacy to help and support those who can’t gain that help and support.

If you or someone you know are struggling with Mental Health, please reach out to somebody. You are NOT alone.
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Nicole K is fundraising
Share your beautiful mind with us
Dear friends and supporters,

As we approach Mental Health Awareness Month in May, I come to you with a request to support a cause that is near and dear to my heart. As a board member of Mental Health Advocacy Services (MHAS), a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to children and adults with mental illnesses, I have seen firsthand the impact that mental health issues can have on individuals and their families.

For me, this cause is personal. I have struggled with depression and anxiety for several years, and I know firsthand how debilitating mental health issues can be. When your mind is not functioning properly, it affects every aspect of your life. Unfortunately, many people in our community are struggling with mental health issues, and they may not have the resources or support they need to get the help they need.

As I walk downtown, I am saddened to see the growing number of homeless individuals, many of whom are struggling with mental health issues. MHAS plays a vital role in providing these individuals with the support and resources they need to get back on their feet. Since 1977, MHAS has been advocating for the rights of people with mental disabilities and helping them obtain government benefits and services.

But our work is far from over. Every day, we see more and more individuals and families affected by mental illness, and the need for our services continues to grow. With your support, we can serve more people and provide them with the resources and advocacy they need to live their lives to the fullest.

Please consider donating today. Your contribution, no matter how small, can make a world of difference to someone who is struggling with mental illness. With your beautiful heart and generosity, we can make a real impact in our community.

Thank you for your consideration and support. Together, we can help make Mental Health Awareness Month a time of hope and healing for all those affected by mental illness.

Sincerely,

Calini

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Renee Cook is fundraising
MHAS Celebration Honoring Jim Preis
We are deeply saddened and grieved by the loss of our Executive Director Jim Preis. After several months of treatment for cancer, Jim passed away on October 12, 2018 with his family by his side.

The tremendous outpouring of community support over the last few weeks has been comforting during this difficult time. Jim's family told us he was delighted by all of the messages we were forwarding to him.

We are committed to carrying on the mission of MHAS to protect and advance the legal rights of people with mental disabilities. The Board of Directors and Staff are focused on continuing the work to which Jim dedicated his life and ensuring that his vision will live on.

Throughout these last weeks, Jim remained committed to MHAS and the clients he had always served. He was looking to the future of MHAS and working with the Board to plan the leadership transition and the October 28 MHAS Annual Celebration event. The event, which will honor Jim's distinguished advocacy career, will go an as scheduled with the family's blessing. Donations in Jim's honor will help us continue his legacy.

L.A. Times Obituary:
Jim Preis, L.A. activist who fought for the rights of the mentally ill and disabled, dies at 66

Event Information:
Sunday October 28, 2018, 3:30pm-5:30pm
At the New Center for Psychoanalysis
Join us to celebrate a 41-year tradition of protecting and advancing the rights of people with mental disabilities and to honor the career of our long-time Executive Director, Jim Preis.

Mental Health Advocacy Services (MHAS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1977 that provides free legal services to low-income people with mental health disabilities. MHAS’ staff and volunteers assist approximately 3,000 children and adults with mental disabilities each year in Los Angeles County. Some of the areas in which MHAS assists clients are:
•       Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
•       Medi-Cal benefits
•       Access to mental health treatment
•       Special education for children with emotional disabilities
•       Veterans reintegration
•       Protection against housing discrimination

As the only legal services nonprofit in Los Angeles County exclusively focused on low-income individuals with mental health disabilities, many depend on the expertise of MHAS’ advocates. There is often nowhere else to turn for help, such as this instance when MHAS attorneys prevented an eviction for an elderly veteran with mental and physical disabilities. Without MHAS, she likely would have been homeless.

Sadly, that story is not uncommon. A 2016 Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health report estimated that there were over 355,000 County residents with serious emotional disturbance and serious mental illness living at or below 138% of the federal poverty level. The need for MHAS’ advocacy is as urgent as ever to ensure that our fellow Angelenos can secure the basic services, benefits, and housing they need to live independently.

Become a Sponsor and Purchase Tickets to the Annual Celebration
•DIAMOND: $25,000+
Up to 16 tickets to the event, Full page in the Tribute Journal, Recognition (with logo) on website, Special presentation during the program
•EMERALD: $15,000 -$24,999
Up to 12 tickets to the event, Full page in the Tribute Journal, Recognition (with logo) on website, Acknowledgement during the program
•PLATINUM: $10,000 - $14,999
Up to 10 tickets to the event, Full page in the Tribute Journal, Recognition (with logo) on website, Acknowledgement during the program
•GOLD: $5,000 - $9,999
Up to 8 tickets to the event, Full page in the Tribute Journal, Recognition (with logo) on website
•SILVER: $2,500 - $4,999
Up to 8 tickets to the event, Half page in the Tribute Journal, Recognition on website
•BRONZE: $1,000 - $2,499
Up to 4 tickets to the event, Half page in the Tribute Journal, Recognition on website

• SILENT AUCTION DONATION
Name displayed at the event (via table displays and/or slide show), Listing in the Tribute Journal (half page for $500+ value), Recognition on website

•TRIBUTE BOOK
Half page: $500

• TICKETS
Individual VIP Ticket: $250
Individual Ticket: $150

•JIM PREIS FUND
Please consider an additional gift to honor Jim’s legacy and to support the MHAS mission into the future.
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About Mental Health Advocacy Services, Inc.

The mission of Mental Health Advocacy Services (MHAS) is to protect and advance the legal rights of low-income adults and children with mental health disabilities and empower them to assert those rights in order to maximize their autonomy, achieve equity, and secure the resources they need to thrive. MHAS accomplishes its mission by providing direct legal assistance to individuals, as well as training and technical assistance to attorneys, mental health professionals, consumer and family member groups, and other advocates.

801 N Brand Blvd Ste 240Glendale, CA 91203

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Causes

Benefits planning, Legal services, Antidiscrimination, Mental health care

Established

1979

Tax ID

95-3371166

NTEE code

Civil Rights, Advocacy for Specific Groups

Mental Health Advocacy Services, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 95-3371166. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by GuideStar.

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