Every State has a protection and advocacy agency that receives funding from the Federal Center for Mental Health Services (CMS). These Agencies are mandated to protect and advocate for the rights of individuals with mental illnesses and to investigate reports of abuse and neglect in facilities that care for or treat individuals with mental illnesses.
In Maryland, the Maryland Disability Law Center (MDLC) is the designated Protection and Advocacy agency. They are a non-profit legal services organization which is mandated to advance the civil rights of individuals with disabilities.
My staff and I have referred numerous clients to the Maryland Disability Law Center to address many different types of legal issues. They are one of the most valuable resources our client's have at their disposal. I can't recall our staff or client's ever having anything but a professional and positive experience with their staff.
Maryland Disability Law Center offers services relating to:
Housing
Maryland Medicaid
Special Education
Community Inclusion
Transportation
Social Security
Employment
Voting
Abuse and Neglect
Students In Sports
Resources for Other Legal Issues
Contact them or visit their website for more information.
Maryland Disability Law Center
The Walbert Building
1800 North Charles Street, 4th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-727-6352
Toll-free: 800-233-7201
TDD: 410-727-6387
Fax: 410-727-6389
Internet: www.mdlcbalto.org
Visit CMS HERE to find the designated Advocacy and Protection for your state.
Please share any experiences you have.
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