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PAIMI ADVISORY COUNCIL
The PAIMI Advisory Council (PAC) supports Disability Rights Mississippi’s work to protect and advance the rights of people with mental health disabilities across Mississippi. The Council provides guidance, perspective, and accountability to ensure that DRMS’s PAIMI advocacy is informed by the real-world experiences of people who receive mental health services and those who support them.
The PAC serves as a forum for sharing insight, identifying systemic concerns, and helping shape advocacy priorities related to mental health rights, services, and systems. Through this advisory role, the Council helps strengthen DRMS’s mission to promote dignity, inclusion, and self-determination for people with mental health disabilities.
Interested in joining the PAC?
DRMS is seeking individuals interested in serving on our PAIMI Advisory Council. The Advisory Council plays an important role in guiding DRMS’s PAIMI work and ensuring that advocacy efforts reflect the experiences and priorities of people most directly impacted by mental health systems.
Who Serves on the PAIMI Advisory Council?
In accordance with federal PAIMI requirements, the Advisory Council is composed primarily of individuals who have received or are receiving mental health services. Membership also includes family members, mental health service providers, and advocates who bring valuable lived, professional, and community perspectives.