Getting Help with Mental Illness

Links To Helpful Sites

• A Bill of Rights for People Diagnosed with Mental Illness

  The Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Act (PAIMI) was first passed by the Congress of the United States in 1986. The purpose of this law is to protect the human, civil, and legal rights of individuals who have a diagnosis of mental illness. Content Detail

  By:

  Hawaii Disability Rights Center

• Access to Mental Health Services

  The AMHD Access Program provides a team of trained and experienced professionals to provide help to you or a family member in times of mental health crisis. Content Detail

  By:

  Department of Health

• Arrested? What happens to your benefits if you go to jail or prison?

  Here are the rules for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), disability insurance (SSDI), Medicaid, Medicare and veterans benefits for adults with mental or physical disabilities. Content Detail

  By:

  Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law

• Finding Help: A Consumer Guide to Mental Health Services in Hawaii

  Mental health has to do with our everyday life. It means the way we get along – in our families, at work, at school, at play, with our friends, and in our neighborhoods. We all want to be mentally healthy. When we speak of happiness, peace of mind, enjoyment or satisfaction, we are talking about mental health. Content Detail

  By:

  Mental Health Association in Hawai`i