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Discharge Rights of Patients in Inpatient Mental Health Facilities

If you believe your rights surrounding discharge and discharge planning have been violated, you should contact the facility’s Client Rights Officer for help. If you are … See more

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Rights of People Receiving Involuntary Inpatient Mental Health …

WEBthe Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) Behavioral Health Ombudsman at 800-252-8154 if you are in a state hospital. Disability Rights …

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Sample Medical Documentation for Workplace Accommodations

WEBThis handout includes sample documentation healthcare professionals can customize for patients who are seeking workplace accommodations. There are three …

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Voluntary Patient Rights

WEBStatewide Intake: 1-800-252-9108. Sign Language Video Phone: 1-866-362-2851. Purple 2 Video Phone: 512-271-9391. Online Intake available 24/7: …

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Restraint and Seclusion Guidelines: Rights of People Receiving

WEBThe Texas Health and Human Services Commission’s (HHSC) Behavioral Health Ombudsman by calling 800-252-8154 Disability Rights Texas If you believe that …

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The End of the Public Health Emergency: What You Need to Know

WEBEarly in the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE), which changed how government programs were accessed, …

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Disaster Mental Health Care

WEBwww.DRTx.org Statewide Intake: 1-800-252-9108 Sign Language Video Phone: 1-866-362-2851 Purple 2 Video Phone: 512-271-9391 Online Intake available …

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How to Apply for Services

WEBPress 1 if you are calling from a psychiatric hospital, state supported living center, or a jail OR if you have concerns about mental health services or abuse. Press 2 for special …

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How We Advocate for People with Mental Illness

WEBIn 1986, Congress passed a law specifically about protecting and advocating for the rights of people with mental illness by creating a special program within each …

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Your Legal Rights Under Emergency Commitment

WEBYou also have the right to talk to any of the following: the Consumer Rights Officer, located in all mental health facilities, the Department of State Health Services …

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Get Ready to Renew Your Medicaid or CHIP Coverage

WEBLosing Medicaid or CHIP coverage is a Qualifying Life Event (QLE), which allows you to enroll in a Marketplace plan outside of the Open Enrollment Period. Visit …

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CMEs and Guardianship in Texas

WEBwww.DRTx.org Statewide Intake: 1-800-252-9108 Sign Language Video Phone: 1-866-362-2851 Purple 2 Video Phone: 512-271-9391 Online Intake available …

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Healthcare Videos in ASL

WEBThe End of the Public Health Emergency: What You Need to Know. Your Healthcare Rights. Preparing for a Medicaid Fair Hearing. Medicaid Fair Hearings. The videos …

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How to Make an Advance Directive

WEBAugust 16, 2018. Texas law allows you to create a Declaration for Mental Health Treatment [“Declaration” (commonly called a “Psychiatric Advance Directive”)] to control your …

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Texas Home and Community-Based Supports and Services

WEBwww.DRTx.org Statewide Intake: 1-800-252-9108 Sign Language Video Phone: 1-866-362-2851 Purple 2 Video Phone: 512-271-9391 Online Intake available …

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Employment Advice for People with Psychiatric Disabilities

WEBSign Language Video Phone: 1-866-362-2851. Purple 2 Video Phone: 512-271-9391. Online Intake available 24/7: intake.DRTx.org. Disclaimer: Disability Rights …

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Other Sources for Help

WEBUse this website to find mental health services in your area or you can call call the referral phone line at 512-447-4141. Mental Health Texas. Mental Health Texas provides …

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Advocating for People with Mental Illness: It’s What We Do

WEBThe resources cover situations in inpatient mental health facilities, making an advance directive, discrimination in correctional facilities, and more. Staying …

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State Health Officials Sued for Failing to Provide Medically …

WEBThe suit was filed against Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Charles Smith and Texas Medicaid Director Gary Jessee. Federal …

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PAIMI Advisory Council

WEBThe United States Department of Health and Human Services has also mandated that the P&A System receive investigation reports of deaths and serious injuries related to …

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Disability Rights Texas General Brochure

WEBDisability Rights Texas is the federally designated legal protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities in Texas. Our mission is to help people with …

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