Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance is targeted support to an agency, organization, or community regarding mental health law. The JCMH delivers technical support in many ways, including:

• Professional peer networking: JCMH can connect judges and attorneys who handle mental health cases to others in a similar role for networking, assistance in troubleshooting challenges, and developing knowledge and insights.
• Support for mental health courts, including the Mental Health Courts Collaborative;
• Sequential Intercept Model mapping workshops; and
• Expert consultation: Do you need assistance navigating a complex mental health laws? JCMH staff, Commissioners, and Collaborative Council may be able to assist you with the statute or case law in question.

The JCMH does not provide legal representation, give legal advice, or discuss specific or ongoing cases. The Texas Lawyer Referral Service can assist with finding a lawyer or other resource that matches legal and financial needs: 1-800-252-9690 or online here.