Thank you for my selection as a recipient of the Equal Justice America Fellowship for the summer of 2014. Working at University Legal Services has enabled me to become more closely involved with the mental health system, especially in the District of Columbia. Providing protection to individuals with mental illness, especially in claims of abuse and neglect, is essential for the regulation of psychiatric and mental health facilities. During my outreach activities I met with patients, staff, and hospital directors to ensure proper treatment of these individuals. The knowledge and experience I gained during the internship has deeply impacted my own perspective of mental health and further encouraged my path towards mental health advocacy. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to participate in this program.