Recipient Rights
We want to ensure your rights are protected.
The Recipient Rights Office is here to make sure your rights as a consumer are protected while receiving services. Every person who receives public mental health services has certain rights, some outlined and protected by the Michigan Mental Health Code. Your rights include, but are not limited to:
- The right to be free from abuse and neglect
- The right to confidentiality
- The right to be treated with dignity and respect
- The right to treatment suited to your condition
More information about your many rights is contained in the booklet titled “Know Your Rights.” You will be given this booklet and have your rights explained to you when you first start services, and then once again every year. You can also ask for this booklet at any time.
Recipient’s Rights Complaint
A Recipient Rights Complaint is filed any time you think staff have violated your rights. Your rights include the right to be free from abuse, the right to confidentiality, and the right to be treated with dignity and respect. If you would like to make a recipient rights complaint, call 734-243-7340 and ask to speak with the Rights Officer of the Day.