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Self Advocacy for Conditional Release Program (CONREP)

You can usually only be placed on CONREP when both your facility director and the CONREP community program director tell the court that you can be … See more

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Understanding the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act

WEBWIC § 5325.1. There are two types of rights in LPS: (1) rights that can never be denied; and (2) rights that can be denied, but only if there is “good cause.”. When a …

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Confidentiality of Mental Health Records/Information

WEBThe purpose of this publication is to tell you about your legal rights regarding the confidentiality of your mental health records. Generally, if you receive mental health …

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Medical Exemption Requests (MERs) Disability Rights California

WEB1. What is a Medical Exemption Request (MER)? Since 2011, California has been in the process of moving seniors and people with disabilities (SPDs) with Medi-Cal …

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Medi-Cal Disability Rights California

WEBSince 2011, California has been in the process of moving seniors and people with disabilities (SPDs) with Medi-Cal only and those eligible for both Medicare and Medi …

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(8.7) What are Institutions for Mental Disease (IMDs)

WEBIMDs are facilities with 16 or more beds where people get diagnosis, treatment, and care (including medical and nursing care) for a mental health disability. [1] In California, IMDs …

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The California Office of Patients' Rights Advocates for residents …

WEBThe California Office of Patients’ Rights (COPR) was created in 1993 to advocate for the rights of residents at California’s state psychiatric hospitals.

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SB 43 and CARE Court: Community FAQ Disability Rights California

WEBThis publication addresses common community questions about two new mental health laws in California: Senate Bill 43 (Grave Disability) and the CARE Act …

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

WEBDisability Rights California (DRC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1978 that defends, advances, and strengthens the rights and opportunities of people with disabilities.

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The Home and Community Based Alternatives (HCB Alternatives) …

WEBCode §§ 14132 (t), 14137. California currently has six Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers, including the Home & Community-Based Alternatives (HCBA) …

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Mental Health Disability Rights California

WEBAB 988 - Mental health: mobile crisis support teams: 988 crisis hotlineDRC Support. AB 988 takes a step forward in addressing these systemic inequities in our mental health …

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In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Disability Rights California

WEBThis publication is for people who receive In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and Waiver Personal Care Services (WPCS) and the people who provide their …

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How to Get Continuity of Care In Medi-Cal Managed Care

WEBTo approve your Continuity of Care request, your managed care plan will require that: You have a pre-existing relationship with the provider, meaning that you …

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Legal Advocacy Unit (LAU) Disability Rights California

WEBThe Legal Advocacy Unit (LAU) is Disability Rights California’s core protection & advocacy legal program. We have about 125 employees, advocates, and support staff in six …

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Fact Sheet: How Medicaid/Medi-Cal Affects Regional Center …

WEBPublications. Sep 1, 2017. #F104.01. Fact Sheet: How Medicaid/Medi-Cal Affects Regional Center Consumers. September 1, 2017. Share: The Lanterman Act is the California law …

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Reasonable Accommodation and Modification Requests in …

WEBDisclaimer: This publication is legal information only and is not legal advice about your individual situation.It is current as of the date posted. We try to update our materials …

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Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans And Mental Health Services

WEBSome mental health services are available through fee-for-service Medi-Cal 1 providers or Medi-Cal managed care plans, while others are available only through …

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Patients’ Rights Annual Training (PRAT)

WEBEach year, COPR holds an advocacy training for County Title 9 Patients’ Rights Advocates (PRA). This training is not intended for other mental health staff. The training is held …

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