What is PAIMI?
The PAIMI program was established by Congress in 1986.
Each state has a PAIMI program which receives funding from the National
Center for Mental Health Services. The purpose of PAIMI is:
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to protect and advocate for the rights of people with
mental illness, and
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to investigate allegations of abuse and neglect of persons
living in residential facilities or facilities that provide care and
treatment.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,
Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) administers the PAIMI Program.
PAIMI Services
The PAIMI program offers the following services:
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information and referral regarding available programs
and services;
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individual and systemic advocacy;
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legal representation;
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outreach, education, training and technical assistance
on disability rights, laws and services.
PAIMI provides assistance in the following areas:
Who is Eligible for PAIMI Services?
Those eligible for PAIMI services include individuals
with mental illness or emotional impairments residing in the community
or in facilities such as state and county psychiatric facilities, nursing
homes, jails and prisons, and private treatment facilities.
Useful Links
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
http://www.state.nj.us/health/
New Jersey Division of Mental Health Services
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmhs/
Mental Health Association of New Jersey
http://www.mhanj.org/
The Mentalhealth Internet Resource
http://www.findcounseling.com/
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
http://www.naminj.org
National Mental Health Services Knowledge Exchange Network
(KEN)
http://www.mentalhealth.org
National Mental Health Association (NMHA)
http://www.nmha.org
National Technical Assistance Center for State Mental
Health (NTAC)
http://www.nasmhpd.org/ntac.cfm
National Women's Health Resource Center
http://www.healthywomen.org/
US Dept of Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse
& Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.samhsa.gov/vets/index.aspx
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