There is increasing recognition on a national level that Personal Assistant Services (PAS) has the potential to become an effective method of serving people with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI). The State of Louisiana maintains a strong commitment to providing a comprehensive system of flexible supports in order for persons with mental illness to achieve and maintain community living status and has been exploring ways that this service can best be utilized. The following is an overview of PAS and how it can work for individuals with mental illness.

 

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bullet What are PAS?
bullet What is SPMI?
bullet PAS for those with SPMI