The federal Formula Grant award of $319,260.00 was provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) program (CFDA 93.138). The grant was awarded to Disability Rights NM, the designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system for the state of New Mexico, for the period of October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.
The PAIMI program enables P&A systems like Disability Rights NM to provide legal advocacy and support services to protect the rights of individuals with mental illness. Using this funding, Disability Rights NM can investigate incidents of abuse and neglect, provide legal representation, ensure voting rights, facilitate community integration, and promote access to assistive technologies and rehabilitative services. This supports the program's goal of protecting the rights, independence, and full community participation of individuals with mental illness in New Mexico.
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