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In compliance with the
Michigan Mental Health Code, the Office of Recipient Rights (ORR)
advocates for people who receive mental health services and for
applicants, by offering recipient rights protection. The ORR meets
these requirements through prevention, such as training and monitoring
and through complaint resolution. This process may include:
problems of abuse and neglect, confidentiality, dignity and respect,
person centered planning, or other rights violations.
When you receive mental health services from
Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority, your rights are
guaranteed by Michigan’s Mental Health Code, other provisions of law,
and the Constitutions of Michigan and the United States. You
retain all rights, benefits and privileges guaranteed by law, such as:
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The right to vote in all
elections
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Make contracts
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Make a will
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Hold or transfer
property
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Get married
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Get a divorce
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Have a driver’s license
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Be free from illegal
discrimination
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Manage your own affairs
You are considered legally
competent, unless there has been a court decision of incompetence, and a
guardian has been appointed. Certain rights may be limited by law,
state or federal regulation, or by court decision.
You have the right to receive treatment suited to your individual
condition. This treatment must be according to a written plan of
service that was developed in a timely manner through a person-centered
planning process. You have the right to be treated with dignity
and respect while receiving services in a safe, sanitary and humane
treatment environment where you are free from abuse and neglect.
You have the right to not be identified as receiving mental health
services or have information about your services released without your
permission.
Get to know your rights
with our Rights Booklet:
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