Affording Mental Health Care
(Separate Website)
Information on health insurance for mental illness.
By: National Health Law Program (HealthCareCoach)
When a Person With Mental Illness is Arrested: How to Help -- New York City Version
(Separate Website)
A booklet for friends and family members of a person with mental illness who has been arrested.
By: Urban Justice Center
Does Kendra's Law Apply to Me?
(Separate Website)
Information about "Kendra's Law," which can require certain people suffering from mental illness who are not hospitalized or living in a facility to receive treatment, whether they agree or not.
By: MFY Legal Services, Inc.
Fact Sheet: Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equality Act of 2008
(Separate Website)
Employer-provided health plans have for years routinely set stricter treatment limits and imposed higher out-of-pocket costs on mental health care than care for any other illness. The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equality Act of 2008 seeks to end discrimination in mental health coverage. Mental health benefits now need to be "on par" or equal to other medical benefits.
By: Mental Health America
Federal Mental Health Parity Legislation: Impact on State Laws
(Separate Website)
Explains how the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 affects state laws on the same subject.
By: Mental Health America
Assisted Outpatient Treatment and Kendra's Law
(Separate Website)
Official website about Kendra's Law and Assisted Outpatient Treatment, with Frequently Asked Questions
By: New York State Office of Mental Health
How Do I Get Access to My Clinical Records?
(Separate Website)
Your right to access to records of your treatment by a facility operated by the New York State Office of Mental Health.
By: MFY Legal Services, Inc.
The Only Person Who Can Evict You From An Adult Home is a Judge
(Separate Website)
If you live in an adult home and may have to spend some time at the hospital, here is some information about your rights.
By: MFY Legal Services, Inc.
The Rights of Adult Home Residents in New York City - a Handbook for Residents
(Separate Website)
Comprehensive guide to the rights of residents of Adult Homes. Though it says it is for people in NYC, all the rights come from state law so it applies statewide
By: MFY Legal Services, Inc.
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
(Separate Website)
The mission of the National Center for PTSD is to advance the clinical care and social welfare of America's veterans through research, education, and training in the science, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD and stress-related disorders
By: U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Mental Health Homepage
(Separate Website)
VA Mental Health Homepage
By: U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
How to file a complaint if you have been discriminated
How to File a Discrimination Complaint With The Office For Civil Rights
(Separate Website)
If you believe that you have been discriminated against because of your race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex or religion by a health care or human services provider (such as a hospital, nursing home, social service agency, doctor's office, pharmacy, children's health program, alcohol and drug treatment center, adoption agencies) or by a State or local government health or human services agency, you may file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
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Chinese / 中文
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Korean / 한국어
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Polish / polski
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Russian / Pусский
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Spanish / Español
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Tagalog / Tagalog
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Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
Do you have trouble with English? Are you unable to to speak, read, write, or understand English well?
(Separate Website)
Did you know federal agencies and organizations that get money from the federal government have to provide reasonable services to assist you? Learn more.
By: Federal Interagency Working Group on LEP
Learn more about the laws which protect your right to get health-care services in your language?
(Separate Website)
By: New York Lawyers Public Interest
Video: How to Work with Interpreters
(Separate Website)
In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
How Do I Get a Half-Fare Metrocard For People With Mental Disabilities?
(Separate Website)
If you or someone you know is receiving SSI for a mental disability, this fact sheet will explain how to apply for a free half fare metro card.
By: MFY Legal Services, Inc.
Complaints About Attorneys
(Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
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