Friday May 10, 2024: 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

This class will be hosted IN PERSON and on ZOOM.

The County of Los Angeles has a new, state-funded program called Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment better known as CARE Court. Under CARE Court, a family member or someone else can petition a civil court for a court-ordered care plan for people with untreated schizophrenia and other associated psychotic disorders who meet specific criteria. A judge can then order a treatment plan and require mental health departments to provide it. The CARE Court treatment plan may provide many kinds of support, such as counseling, medication and social services, including housing. Attend this informational session and learn about CARE Court services and eligibility. Class Covers:

• What services does CARE Court provide
• Who is eligible for CARE Court
• How to refer a loved one to CARE Court
• How to initiate the CARE Court process and file a petition
• The consequences of not following through with a CARE Court treatment plan
• The difference between CARE Court and a conservatorship
• Support and resources offered at CARE Court Self-Help Centers
• Referrals for other types of assistance if the CARE Court petition is not accepted or the participant chooses not to take part in the program

Presented by: Felipe Andalón, Medical Case Worker II, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health CARE Court

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