Ask the Expert: Office Hours
Mental Health Courts
With Eric Olson, L.C.P.C
All Rise is here to connect you with the help you need. Our next office hours will be hosted by Eric Olson, L.C.P.C., to answer your questions about all things mental health courts on Monday, July 15 and Tuesday, July 16. Have your questions ready and schedule your one-on-one virtual appointment today! Don’t wait; time slots are limited and will fill up quickly.
Eric Olson, L.C.P.C
Eric Olson is the district manager for Idaho’s 7th Judicial District’s adult and juvenile mental health courts (MHCs). He is a licensed clinical professional counselor who received his bachelor’s degree in family science from Brigham Young University and his master’s degree in mental health counseling from Idaho State University. Mr. Olson has worked as an Assertive Community Treatment team clinical supervisor for seven years with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. He worked closely with community members to start the first MHC in the state, which is one of five National Learning Site MHCs through BJA and the Council of State Governments (CSG). He has served as the coordinator of that court since its inception in 2002 and also serves as the coordinator for four other MHCs, including the first two juvenile MHCs in the state. Mr. Olson received the Kramer Award from the Idaho Supreme Court in 2010 for Excellence in Judicial Administration for his leadership with MHCs. He serves as a consultant with both CSG and All Rise, working with treatment court programs throughout the country to implement evidence-based best practices.
This program is supported by the Bureau of Justice Assistance within the Office of Justice Programs at the U.S. Department of Justice.