New York

Learn the basics (5)+

• Does Kendra's Law Apply to Me?

  Information about "Kendra's Law," which can require certain people suffering from mental illness who are not hospitalized or living in a facility to receive treatment, whether they agree or not. Content Detail

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  Mobilization for Justice, Inc.

• Fact Sheet: Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equality Act of 2008

  Employer-provided health plans have for years routinely set stricter treatment limits and imposed higher out-of-pocket costs on mental health care than care for any other illness. The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equality Act of 2008 seeks to end discrimination in mental health coverage. Mental health benefits now need to be "on par" or equal to other medical benefits. Content Detail

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  Mental Health America

• Federal Mental Health Parity Legislation: Impact on State Laws

  Explains how the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 affects state laws on the same subject. Content Detail

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  Mental Health America

• How to Help When a Person with Mental Illness is Arrested

  A booklet for friends and family members of a person with mental illness who has been arrested. Content Detail

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  National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

• Your rights when receiving outpatient treatment

  The rights of people in outpatient mental health programs are protected by both law and regulation. This page contains information on those rights. Content Detail

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  New York State Office of Mental Health

Adult homes (1)+

• The Rights of Adult Home Residents in New York City - a Handbook for Residents

  Comprehensive guide to the rights of residents of Adult Homes. Though it says it is for people in NYC, all the rights come from state law so it applies statewide Content Detail

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  Mobilization for Justice, Inc.

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

Filing a discrimination/harassment complaint (1)+

• How to file a discrimination complaint with the Office For Civil Rights

  If you have experienced discrimination, you can file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). This page on the HHS website explains how to file your complaint. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

Veterans (2)+

• National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

  The mission of the National Center for PTSD is to advance the clinical care and social welfare of America's veterans through research, education, and training in the science, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD and stress-related disorders Content Detail

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  U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• VA Mental Health Homepage

  VA Mental Health Homepage Content Detail

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  U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs

I need an interpreter (2)+

• Do you have trouble speaking and understanding English?

  If you have trouble speaking and understanding English, know your rights! Read More

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  Legal Services NYC

  Read this in:

  Arabic / العربية

  Spanish / Español

  Haitian Creole / Kreyòl Ayisyen

  Korean / 한국어

  Russian / Pусский

  Chinese / 中文

• Do you have trouble with English? Are you unable to to speak, read, write, or understand English well?

  Did you know federal agencies and organizations that get money from the federal government have to provide reasonable services to assist you? Learn more. Content Detail

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  Federal Interagency Working Group on LEP

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

More information (1)+

• How do I get a free half-fare Metrocard?

  If you or someone you know is receiving SSI for a mental disability, this fact sheet will explain how to apply for a free half fare metro card. Content Detail

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  Mobilization for Justice, Inc.