Medical-Legal Partnerships (MLPs) embed legal professionals into health care settings to help patients address legal problems that affect their health. When doctors, nurses or case managers spot a legal issue—like unsafe housing, loss of benefits, or domestic violence—they can refer the patient to an on-site attorney. The goal: improve health and reduce the need for emergency or repeat care.
Legal issues that can be addressed:
- Safety concerns
- Decision-making matters
- Public benefit denial, reduction or termination
- Housing problems
- Education system issues
Building a Holistic Civil Justice Ecosystem
The Alaska Medical-Legal Partnership network brings together health care, legal aid, education, and technology to meet civil legal needs. Our approach includes:
- Embedding community-based legal aid in local and tribal health systems.
- Identifying unmet civil legal needs in hard-to-reach areas.
- Empowering communities to tackle health-harming legal problems.
- Using technology and education to connect people to legal help.
Partnering for Better Health
Alaska Legal Services Corporation currently partners with:
- Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage
- Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage
