Advocacy & Reform

Overview
The Mental Health Unit consists of experienced attorneys, social workers, legal assistants and support staff dedicated to the defense of individuals with mental health disabilities. We advocate for clients in all stages of civil commitment proceedings from involuntary medication hearings to petitions to extend an individual’s commitment to a state hospital.
The CCPD Difference
As a holistic defense provider, Contra Costa Public Defenders offers all our clients with a suite of support from social workers to investigators, and community-based resources. Learn more...
What we do
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Mental Health Unit
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Resources
Crisis and Suicide Hotline
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