Getting Help with Mental Illness
Links To Helpful Sites
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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
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- Hawaii Disability Rights Center
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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
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- Department of Health
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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
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- Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
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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
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- Mental Health Association in Hawai`i


