Arlington County Bar Foundation
Presents
A Free Community Education Program
Individual Mental Health Crises:
Community Resources and
Civil Court Proceedings
Thursday, May 16, 2024
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Arlington Public Library (Central Library)
Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium
1015 North Quincy Street
Arlington, VA 22201
Join us for an informative panel discussion, which will provide guidance for handling
individual mental health crises.
• Learn about the community resources that are available.
• Hear from experts in the field about how to help families with individuals suffering
from mental health issues.
• Understand the civil commitment process and what happens afterwards.
There will be an opportunity for questions after the presentation.
Featured Speakers
Gabriel Duer, LPC; Client Entry Services Bureau Director, Arlington DHS - Behavioral
Healthcare Division
Michelle Pearson, MA, MEd, LPC-S, NCC, CGP; Assistant Program Manager, Arlington Mobile
Outreach Support Team (MOST)
James Pope, Special Justice
Dr. Tyreese McAllister, LPC, CCTP, CSOTP; Independent Examiner for Commitment Hearings
Moderator: The Honorable Jason S. Rucker, Arlington General District Court
