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PAIMI Advisory Council (PAC)
Protection & Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) Advisory Council
The responsibilities for PAIMI Advisory Council members include:
- Advising the Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service, Inc (MPAS) Board of Directors on policies and priorities to be carried out in advocating and protecting the legal rights of persons with mental illness
- Jointly developing annual priorities with members of the MPAS Board of Directors and MPAS staff based on input from individuals throughout the state
- Educating the public and eligible individuals about the MPAS mission, statutory requirements, priorities, and activities
Council Members:
- Douglas P. Olsen, Chair, East Lansing
- Selena M. Schmidt, Shelby Township
- Kelly Riegel-Green, Clinton Township
- Jill Busha, Alpena
- Mark Reinstein, Ann Arbor
- Kevin Fischer, Plymouth
- Malkia Newman, Waterford
- Marie Jackson, Southfield
The council is mandated to have members from the following groups:
- An Attorney
- A Parent of a Child (under 18) with a Mental Illness
- A Mental Health Professional
- A Mental Health Service Provider
- Mental Health Consumers
Approved Meeting Minutes
PAIMI Meetings