Information Notice regarding Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Use of Funds for Crisis Services
How to make a Laura’s Law referral (Los Angeles County)
This two page document from the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health outlines the requirements and criteria for making an Assisted Outpatient Treatment referral.
Guide to how AOT (Assisted Outpatient Treatment) works
This webpage is a comprehensive guide to how AOT works.
Superior Court Judge Anderson (of Nevada County) urges Orange County to implement Laura’s Law
In a letter addressed to the Orange County Board Of Supervisors, Superior Court Judge Anderson (of Nevada County) urges Orange County to implement Laura’s Law. The letter backs up the recommendation with references to the multiple benefits seen in Nevada County, since AOT was initiated in 2008.
Marin coalition calls for mandatory treatment of mentally ill in Marin
This local news article highlights the organizing of a Marin County Coalition, in their lobbying of the County to implement Laura’s Law. Includes considerations and concerns of government officials as well as prevalent mental health challenges and issues in the County.