Tag:mental health

For almost a decade the National Alliance on Mental Illness Colorado’s Law Line has been helping those with mental health issues and their families combat legal issues.

Colorado organizations are showing their support for numerous proposed bills related to mental health issues that are on the General Assembly’s docket.

Hot topics include juveniles in the criminal justice system, competency proceedings and support programs for people who are incarcerated.

The speed with which bills are being signed into law is increasing — but the session isn’t over yet and bills continue to be introduced.

A bill was introduced this week that would make modifications to state laws around civil involuntary commitment.