Meetings

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Council Mission The PAIMI Advisory Council's mission is to provide recommendations to the Governing Board of the Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy (VOPA) on policies and goals to be implemented to assure that individuals, covered by the PAIMI Act, are free from abuse, neglect, and related rights violations.

 

Council Membership The PAIMI Advisory Council is comprised of 15-20 members and shall be broadly representative of the diverse culture and geography of Virginia.  The membership of Council shall include individuals who have received or are receiving mental health services and family members, attorneys, mental health professionals, individuals knowledgeable about mental illness, and providers of mental health services.  At least sixty percent of the membership is composed of individuals who have received or are receiving mental health services or who are family members of such individuals.  The Council includes at least one member who is the parent of a minor child with mental illness. If you are interested in joining Council, please complete the Council Application (Word/PDF) and return the form to VOPA.  If you have questions about the Council, please contact VOPA at 804-225-2042 or 1-800-552-3962 or e-mail to general.vopa@vopa.virginia.gov.

 

Council Members

Elaine Caudill	Ali Parker
Kathy Harkey	Edwina Shore
Michael Newcomb, Vice-Chair	C. W. Tillman, Chair