Workshop 6
How Can Legal Services Better Support Clients with Mental Health Issues ?
1:15 - 2:30 • Room: 524

Date : November 8, 2024
Time : 1:15 à 2:30 PM
Room : 524

This panel explores innovative approaches to better serve clients dealing with mental health issues, including those from homeless populations. Discussions will focus on integrating mental health-sensitive practices and training professionals to meet the specific needs of these vulnerable groups.

Moderator :

  • Nancy Leggett-Bachand, Director, Office of Partnerships and Community Relations, Public Curator of Quebec

Speakers : 

  • Emmanuelle Bernheim, Associate Professor, University of Ottawa, Chairholder of the Canada Research Chair in Mental Health and Access to Justice
  • Sabine Uwitonze, Lawyer, Centre communautaire juridique de Montréal
  • Théodore Malgrain, Coordination Manager, Paris Solidarité
  • Donald Tremblay, Executive Director, Clinique juridique itinérante