Office of Recipient Rights

Every person who receives services in the public mental health system has additional rights.  Those rights, specific to mental health and intellectual/developmental disability services, are identified in the Michigan Mental Health Code.

Some of your rights include:

• The right to be free from abuse and neglect
• The right to privacy of your information
• The right to be treated with dignity and respect
• The right to receive services that meet your needs
• The right to receive your services in a safe, sanitary and humane environment

Visit DWIHN rights and advocacy page for more details

https://dwihn.org/rights-and-advocacy/