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Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
THE MANY DOORS TO CONSUMER EMPOWERMENT: A Guide to Advocacy for Mental Health Consumers in Pennsylvania
(Separate Website)
This guide was created to help people in Pennsylvania who are dealing with mental illness learn about the mental health system and when, where, and how you can shape it - if you choose to.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
Mental Retardation Commitment Procedures (PDF)
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet briefly addresses the procedures and standards that apply to commitments of adults with mental retardation.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Fact Sheet Regarding Termination of Mental Health Services
(Separate Website)
This Fact Sheet addresses the rights of adults with mental illness who receive notices of termination of services from their residential program providers.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Fact Sheet Regarding Termination of Mental Retardation Services
(Separate Website)
This Fact Sheet addresses the standards and procedures that govern a provider's
decision to terminate mental retardation services.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Mental Retardation Waiver Services in Pennsylvania
(Separate Website)
This booklet attempts to clarify some of the key questions concerning services provided through Medical Assistance waivers to assist individuals with mental retardation, their caregivers, and lay advocates.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Confidentiality of Mental Health Records
(Separate Website)
This Fact Sheet briefly addresses the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Pennsylvania regulations relating to confidentiality.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Psychiatric Patients' Rights to Refuse Treatment
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet is designed to give an overview of the circumstances in which persons who are being treated for mental illness in Pennsylvania have the right to refuse to take psychiatric medications.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
MR Waiver Funding for Camp and Recreation (PDF)
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet briefly outlines the recreational and camp services may be covered under DPW's Home and Community-Based Services Waivers for Persons with Mental Retardation.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(Separate Website)
Program website with information helpful to consumers and families with mental health and/or substance abuse treatment needs, providers, and the general public.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
Mental Retardation Services
(Separate Website)
Informaton on services and supports for people with mental retardation.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
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