This forum is in conjunction with a Federal site visit by the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illnesses (PAIMI) program, the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services ...  


  • The Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities, Inc. announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
    DATE AND TIME: June 3, 2009, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    PLACE: The Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities, Inc., 2728 Centerview Drive, Suite 102, Tallahassee, FL 32301
    GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This forum is in conjunction with a Federal site visit by the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illnesses (PAIMI) program, the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
    We invite you to comment at the public forum in person, to attend by phone or to submit your comments in writing. If you are unable to attend in person or by phone, please mail your comments in advance to: Dana L. Farmer, PAIMI Coordinator, at the above address or email: danaf@advocacycenter.org. Comments may also be sent in advance via email: Karen.Armstrong@samhsa.hhs.gov. To participate by phone, Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 1014286. Our office is on StarMetro Routes 25, 26 and 80X, with a stop right in front of our building.
    We welcome comments that express your opinion about the PAIMI Program. We will begin with an overview and discussion of the process and our current priorities and then open the floor to discussion. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes, though more time may be allotted if all in attendance have had a chance to speak. Persons offering oral comments are encouraged to submit a written copy or their comments, if possible.
    A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Dana Farmer at 1(800)342-0823, ext. 226 or email: danaf@advocacycenter.org.
    Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 3 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Dana Farmer at 1(800)342-0823, ext. 226 or danaf@advocacycenter.org. If you are a person with hearing or speech impairments, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice). If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
    For more information, you may contact: Dana Farmer at 1(800)342-0823, ext. 226 or danaf@advocacycenter.org.