Other Senior Issues
About Your Rights
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Legal Rights of Deaf Individuals to Effective Communication in a Mental Health Setting
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. Content Detail
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National Mental Health Information Center
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. Content Detail
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Seniors Law Program
www.seniorlaw.com Content Detail
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Social Security Program Rules
Read up on the law and regulations of Social Security. Content Detail
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What can I do if I feel my employer, or a potential employer, has discriminated against me because of my mental disability?
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Content Detail
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What can I do if I have a complaint about the mental health treatment that someone is receiving?
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Content Detail
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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?
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Content Detail
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Where can I find information about restraint and seclusion practices?
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Content Detail
