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Elder Abuse
   Legal protection from domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Learn about domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking and find out how you can protect yourself legally.
By: Guam Legal Services Corporation
 
  
   
   National Mental Health Information Center (Separate Website)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

What does the Americans with Disabilities Act do? What are State Protection and Advocacy programs? What is an advance directive? What is 'informed consent'? Can I refuse treatment? What about managed care rights? Do I have a right to privacy? Learn here.

  
   
   What can I do if I have a complaint about the mental health treatment that someone is receiving? (Separate Website)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
  
   
   Where can I find information about restraint and seclusion practices? (Separate Website)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
  
   
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Guardianships, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills
   About Guardianship of an Adult
General information on what a guardianship of an adult is and what it involves. This also includes a discussion on limitations and alternatives.
By: Guam Legal Services Corporation
 
  
   
   Documents to gather if you are the guardian of an elderly adult (Separate Website)
If you are the guardian of an elderly relative, you are responsible for the management and safety of that relative's assets. As such, you must gather all the important documents needed to manage those assets. In doing so, you may find this checklist helpful in creating your own personal Document Checklist.
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   Seniors Law Program (Separate Website)
www.seniorlaw.com
  
   
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Housing Issues, Nursing Home & Long Term Care
   About Long Term Care
General information on what long-term care is and what to consider.
By: Guam Legal Services Corporation
 
  
   
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Other Senior Issues
   Legal Rights of Deaf Individuals to Effective Communication in a Mental Health Setting This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Mental health clinics, therapists and hospitals providing mental health services are required to provide equal access to their services, including providing auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters for deaf patients, without charging the deaf patient for the service. There are two federal laws which require this service. Read more.
  
   
   National Mental Health Information Center (Separate Website)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

What does the Americans with Disabilities Act do? What are State Protection and Advocacy programs? What is an advance directive? What is 'informed consent'? Can I refuse treatment? What about managed care rights? Do I have a right to privacy? Learn here.

  
   
   Seniors Law Program (Separate Website)
www.seniorlaw.com
  
   
   Social Security Program Rules (Separate Website)
Read up on the law and regulations of Social Security.
  
   
   What can I do if I feel my employer, or a potential employer, has discriminated against me because of my mental disability? (Separate Website)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
  
   
   What can I do if I have a complaint about the mental health treatment that someone is receiving? (Separate Website)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
  
   
   What can I do if I was discriminated against in a private or commercial facility or could not get into a government program because the building lacked access? (Separate Website)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
  
   
   Where can I find information about restraint and seclusion practices? (Separate Website)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
  
   
   Social Security Program Rules (Separate Website)
Read up on the law and regulations of Social Security.
  
   
   What can I do if I was discriminated against in a private or commercial facility or could not get into a government program because the building lacked access? (Separate Website)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
  
   
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Public Benefits and Elders
   Legal Rights of Deaf Individuals to Effective Communication in a Mental Health Setting This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Mental health clinics, therapists and hospitals providing mental health services are required to provide equal access to their services, including providing auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters for deaf patients, without charging the deaf patient for the service. There are two federal laws which require this service. Read more.
  
   
   National Mental Health Information Center (Separate Website)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

What does the Americans with Disabilities Act do? What are State Protection and Advocacy programs? What is an advance directive? What is 'informed consent'? Can I refuse treatment? What about managed care rights? Do I have a right to privacy? Learn here.

  
   
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