The MHA recently collaborated with the Mental Health Association of Michigan and Disability Rights Michigan to develop resources outlining patient rights in psychiatric hospitals across Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin and Ohio. These assets are modeled after Disability Rights Ohio’s voluntary and involuntary patient rights materials in psychiatric hospitals.
The MHA’s continued dedication to expanding access to behavioral health services and its commitment to the full care continuum involves addressing challenges such as finding appropriate placement for individuals requiring inpatient hospitalization. The MHA is aware of instances where patients are transferred out of state for inpatient psychiatric care due to diagnosis or acuity level.
This underscores the importance of ensuring patients and families have clear, accessible information about their rights, especially when care extends across state lines.
These resources aim to help individuals, families and advocates understand key rights, including access to treatment, communication and safety. Whether an individual is a patient, caregiver or community advocate, these documents are designed to inform and empower.
Available in accessible formats such as PDF, Word and Large Print, these quick guides ensure equal access to critical rights information for people with disabilities, including those using screen readers or requiring larger text in psychiatric hospitals.
Members are encouraged to share these resources with other colleagues and contacts. Indiana and Wisconsin’s resources can also be found on the MHA behavioral health webpage.
Members with questions can contact Kelsey Ostergren at the MHA.