The Legal Advocacy for Adults with Mental Illness (LAAMI) Program assists individuals living with, or at-risk of developing, mental/behavioral health conditions to resolve legal problems through a combination of legal and social work assistance. This holistic approach engages with clients to resolve their legal problems while supporting their mental health and wellness.

The program team empowers individuals living with mental/behavioral conditions to be self-advocates and successfully navigate legal and social service systems. LAAMI also engages in positive change initiatives and systemic advocacy through community partnerships, outreach and education, and collaboration with various service providers and mental health stakeholders.

We can help with:

Housing issues
Family law, including simple divorces and orders of protection
Public benefits
Powers of attorney and advanced health care directives
Guardianship termination (The LAAMI program is unable to assist with establishing adult guardianships).
Municipal tickets and warrants
Criminal record expungement
Name changes
Unconditional releases from DMH custody

We may be able to help if you:

Are 18 years old or older, AND
Live or stay in St. Louis City, AND
Have a mental or behavioral health condition, or are at-risk of developing such a condition, AND
Meet Legal Services income and asset guidelines

Please contact LAAMI with any questions about eligibility.