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disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV)

1512 Willow Lawn Drive
Suite 100
Richmond, VA 23230

(804) 225-2042

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37.5813576, -77.5005938

Contact Information

Main
(804) 225-2042
Toll-Free
(800) 552-3962

Who We Are

disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV), formerly Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy (VOPA), offers Protection and Advocacy for Individual with Mental Illness Program (PAIMI).

PAIMI funds this program to provide legal and advocacy services for people with mental illness who live in a hospital or other facility providing care and treatment for their illness.

People who have problems while being taken to or from a facility, getting admitted to a facility, or within 90 days of leaving a facility may also be eligible for PAIMI services. Depending on federal funding levels, persons with mental illness who live in the community independently or with family or friends may also be eligible.

PAIMI protects the right to: obtain appropriate services; make complaints about services or treatment; ask questions of anyone who is supposed to provide services or treatment; be safe from harm; make decisions about services received; keep records private and have a written plan in place before leaving a mental health facility.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
,
Language Line available
Service Area(s)
Statewide

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
22-55
,
56-60
,
60+
Other Eligibility Criteria
Must be institutionalized mentally ill or within 90 days of discharge.

Available 24/7
No
Additional Availability Comments
Intake hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30am until 4:00pm

Intake Process
Accepts emergency walkins or contact the office for Intake.
Self Refer
No
Provider Refer
No
Intake Contact Email
info@dLCV.org
Intake Contact Telephone
(800) 552-3962

Report Problems
Call the Agency