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Posted in Uncategorized | August 27th, 2011

How can I get a Mental Health Advocate to help with a custody case?

I am 36 years old and have been diagnosed with a mental illness at the age of 31, 7 months after the birth of my youngest son. Since then, I have lost custody of my children, regain custody of my youngest son, and currently in the midst of a custody battle for my oldest son. I believed that I was railroaded by the courts. I am looking for an advocate because I feel that I am loosing my son to the streets of NYC. However, the courts feel I am unable to care for two children, because of my mental illness. I disagree. I believe that people live with their mental illness everyday and function well. I own and operate an accounting business, take care of my youngest son, and take care of myself just fine. Please help me or refer me to someone who can help. I need an mental health advocate to assist me with my custody case. It is an extreme emergency. My son has been suspended from school twice and just recently been in trouble for trying to fight the Dean. This aggressive behavi

It appears you will need an attorney and a psychiatrist to testify for you in court. The following is a link to The Mental Health Association for New York State: http://www.mhanys.org/
I am not sure, but they may be able to provide a referral to professional assistance. Phone number: (518) 434-0439

Because you are in New York City there are many community resources available to you. “New York City Voices” is a mental health advocacy group, this is the link to their website: http://www.newyorkcityvoices.org/

The following is a link from the National Mental Health Association that lists a general database of resources you may find helpful. It includes “National Mental Health Association(NMHA) web sites, NMHA Affiliates, Government Agencies, Consumer Groups, Mental Health Organizations, and Other Resources.” http://www.nmha.org/jumplist/index.cfm
Their toll free number is 1-800-969-NMHA

I sincerely hope for you the very best possible outcome in being united with your children.