When your systems
aren't connecting
the way they should.
We help municipalities, legislators, attorneys, and mental health advocates turn complex gaps in emergency response and mental health law into clear, workable solutions.
Featured Publication
When someone is in a mental health crisis and refusing help, families, caregivers and even first responders can often feel powerless. California law actually includes a little-known pathway to ask for a court-ordered mental health evaluation. This paper explains that law, why it matters, and why it is not being used.
It is written for legislators, policymakers, and mental health advocates.
Informing Public Discussion
This analysis has informed coverage in:
Los Angeles Times | "An answer hiding in plain sight." by Steve Lopez | February 21, 2026 Read the column
LAist 89.3 FM | AirTalk with Larry Mantle | February 25, 2026 | 9:20am-10:00am | Featuring Jon Sherin MD, Aaron Meyer MD, and Ann Marie Council JD Scroll to the second segment to listen
The Steinberg Institute | InFocus Monthly Highlights | February 2026
Who We Serve
Cities, Counties and Legislators
Turning complex mental health law into policy you can actually implement. We provide guidance that moves from statute to strategy, clearly and quickly.
Non-profit Organizations
We create white papers and deliver trainings on mental health law and emergency response so your advocacy is grounded in legal and operational reality.
EMS Departments
We identify where your emergency response, health, and social services aren't connecting, then help you redesign pathways that actually work for people in crisis.
Law Firms
California mental health law is dense and fast-changing. We provide the research, analysis, and expert education your team needs to build stronger cases and better advise clients in crisis situations.
Training Programs coming soon
These programs are for the first responder who has seen it all and the attorney encountering it for the first time. Practical, accessible, and built around real situations. Virtual CLE/MCLE credit will be available.