Disability Rights Mississippi
Disability Services in Jackson, Mississippi. Federally designated Protection & Advocacy (P&A) agency serving the entire state under the DD Act (PADD), the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Act (PAIMI), the Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights Act (PAIR), and the Client Assistance Program (CAP) under the Rehabilitation Act. Provides legal advocacy, investigation of abuse/neglect, representation, and systems a
Phone: (601) 968-0600
Address: 5 Old River Place, Ste 101, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202
Website: http://www.drms.ms/
Good to know: One designated P&A per state/territory; member of the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN). Email: info@drms.ms. Source: NDRN Member Agency Directory (https://www.ndrn.org/about/ndrn-member-agencies/).
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Frequently asked questions about Disability Rights Mississippi
How do I contact Disability Rights Mississippi?
You can call Disability Rights Mississippi at (601) 968-0600 or visit 5 Old River Place, Ste 101 in Jackson, Mississippi. Their website is http://www.drms.ms/.
What services does Disability Rights Mississippi offer?
Federally designated Protection & Advocacy (P&A) agency serving the entire state under the DD Act (PADD), the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Act (PAIMI), the Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights Act (PAIR), and the Client Assistance Program (CAP) under the Rehabilitation Act. Provides legal advocacy, investigation of abuse/neglect, representation, and systems advocacy for people with disabilities.
Are services at Disability Rights Mississippi free or low-cost?
Many community disability services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Disability Rights Mississippi at (601) 968-0600 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
Does Disability Rights Mississippi offer services in other languages?
Call Disability Rights Mississippi at (601) 968-0600 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.