Bergen County Community Mental Health Law Project
About Us
The Law Project provides high quality free legal services to Bergen County residents who have been diagnosed with a mental illness, are currently receiving treatment and qualify under the federal poverty guidelines.
Since 1977, The Law Project has been funded by Bergen County and the State of New Jersey. The Project currently provides legal services for civil matters.
Our Services
Social Security
The Law Project actively facilitates Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) application process for our clients. This process includes the initial filing, reconsideration, appeal to the Administrative Law Judge, and reinstatement of discontinued benefits.
Family Law
The Law Project represents clients in cases involving matrimonial and family disputes. These issues include Divorce, Child Support/Custody, Visitation issues.
Collections
The Law Project assists in resolving consumer and creditor issues such as outstanding credit card balances and unpaid student loans.
Advance Directives
The Law Project provides assistance with Proxy Directive, which is a durable power of attorney for healthcare, and Instruction Directive, which is a living will.
Notary Services
The Law Project provides free notarizations to eligible clients.
Please note that we are proficient in Spanish & Korean. Se habla Español. 한국어 상담도 가능합니다.
Eligibility
Age
The individual must be at least 18 years old.
Diagnosis
The individual must have a mental illness as his/her primary diagnosis. An individual who is challenged by a physical/intellectual/developmental disability, organic brain syndrome, or chronic substance abuse will be redirected.
Treatment
The individual must have a history of mental health treatment and should currently be engaged in treatment.
Function Level
The individual must require substantial assistance in social skills, vocational or educational guidance and community living.
Residency
The individual must be a Bergen County resident.
Client Intake Forms
If you are an individual or you know an individual eligible for our services, please download and complete a copy of our intake form. They can be sent via fax - (201)336-6089 or mail.
The Mental Health Law Project
1 Bergen County Plaza, 4th Floor
Hackensack NJ 07601.
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Contact Us
Bergen County Community Mental Health Law Project
One Bergen County Plaza • 4th Floor Room 424 • Hackensack, NJ 07601-7076
Phone: 201-634-2762 Fax: 201-336-6089