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MENTAL HYGIENE LEGAL SERVICES (MHLS) | MENTAL HYGIENE LEGAL SERVICES (MHLS)

Resource Name:MENTAL HYGIENE LEGAL SERVICES (MHLS) | MENTAL HYGIENE LEGAL SERVICES (MHLS)

address

224 Harrison Street, Suite 502, Syracuse, NY 13202

Eligibility

Individuals with mental disabilities in Cayuga, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM
(315) 401-3350

Voice

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Other | Cayuga, Jefferson, Onondaga, and Oswego counties

(315) 266-4670

Voice

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Other | Herkimer, Lewis, and Oneida counties

(315) 393-3130

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Other | St. Lawrence County

Application process

Call for information and services

Fees

None

Service area

Onondaga County, New York Jefferson County, New York Oswego County, New York Lewis County, New York Saint Lawrence County, New York
Provides legal representation, advice, and assistance to persons residing in facilities for the mentally disabled concerning retention, release, care, and treatment. Investigates complaints of clients, their relatives, and friends concerning care and treatment. Represents residents of adult care and residential health care facilities and general hospitals in matters involving the appointment of a guardian.

Last assured

11/07/2025

Providing organization

MENTAL HYGIENE LEGAL SERVICES (MHLS)
Provides legal representation, advice, and assistance to persons residing in facilities for the mentally disabled concerning retention, release, care, and treatment. Investigates complaints of clients, their relatives, and friends concerning care and treatment. Represents residents of adult care and residential health care facilities and general hospitals in matters involving the appointment of a guardian.