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Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI)

Established by Congress under the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Act of 1986. PAIMI was formed to help individuals with mental illness in both institutional and community settings and to investigate abuse, neglect and rights violations on their behalf.

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PAIMI Eligibility

To be eligible for services under our PAIMI Program a person must have a significant mental illness, emotional impairment, and/or receives inpatient treatment in a State psychiatric hospital.

 

PAIMI Funding Source

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services.

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PAIMI Publications​

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5088 Washington St. W,
 Suite 300

Charleston, WV  25313

Office Hours

Monday - Friday:  8:30 am - 4:30 pm

1-800-950-5250

(304) 346-0847

(304) 346-0867

Acknowledgement:  The following federal authorities share in the cost of funding this website:  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA); and the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Although SSA reviewed certain publication for accuracy, it does not constitute an official SSA document. The contents do not necessarily represent the official views of ACL, SAMHSA, RSA, SSA, or any other funder. We developed this website at U.S. taxpayer expense.

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