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Involuntary Mental Health Commitments

WebAn involuntary mental health commitment is the way that a Probate Court Judge can order you to have mental health treatment, even if you do not want treatment. Although most …

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Settlement Reached to Increase Community-based Mental Health …

WebColumbia, South Carolina — Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc. (P&A) and several individuals with disabilities have reached a settlement …

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Health Care Needs of Students Attending Public Schools

WebFact Sheet There are three primary options for students with health care needs who need accommodations within the public school. Students may qualify for a health plan, a …

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Medicaid for Children: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and

WebIf a health care provider determines that a service is medically necessary to correct or improve a health problem, then EPSDT should cover the service. Even if the state …

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A Resource Guide for South Carolinians with Traumatic Brain …

WebTBI. Clinical care and research is currently undertaken at seven military and VA sites and one civilian treatment site. Patients may be referred to DVBIC by primary care and other …

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Bulling and Students with Disabilities

WebBullying is a serious issue for any child. It is especially important to students with disabilities as they are reported to be two to three times more likely to be bullied than. their …

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LAC Audit of Children’s Behavioral Health Services at HHS

WebThe South Carolina Legislative Audit Council (LAC) published their much anticipated report on Children’s Behavioral Health Services at the S.C. Department of …

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Involuntary Mental Health Commitments

WebInvoluntary Mental Health Commitments in South Carolina. The Protection and Advocacy System for South Carolina. 3710 LANDMARK DRIVE, SUITE 208, COLUMBIA, SC …

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Protections for Students with health needs attending public …

WebHEALTH CARE NEEDS OF STUDENTS ATTENDING PUBLIC SCHOOLS There are three primary options for students with health care needs who need accommodations within …

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Advocates File Class Action Lawsuit Against the Department of …

WebPress Release Advocates File Class Action Lawsuit Against the Department of Mental Health to Increase Access to Community Mental Health Services Protection …

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P&A’s Federal Programs

WebThe PAIMI Program was established in 1986. The P&As are mandated to protect and advocate for the rights of people with mental illness and investigate reports of abuse and …

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How to Make a Complaint About Treatment by SC Department of …

WebIf you are still not satisfied, contact the Client Advocacy Office at the Department of Mental Health in Columbia–1-866-300-9330 (Toll Free) OR 1-803-898-8557. 7. The Client …

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FACT SHEET The Rights of College Students with Disabilities

WebThis publication is funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services (the Administration for Community Living and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health …

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Tax and Special Benefits for People with Disabilities in South Carolina

WebSouth Carolina has special tax and other benefits for people with disabilities. Some laws apply only to specific types of disabilities. To qualify, a person needs to submit an …

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The Billy Cothran Fund

WebThe family approached P&A in late 2008 to establish The Billy Cothran Advocacy Fund (Fund). The Fund was established in February 2009 and P&A has received a significant …

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