Client Rights Statement
Your rights depend, in part, on where you are receiving services. Different rights may apply to people receiving services from each of the service locations listed below. Click the links to view the client rights statement associated with each specific location.
Community mental health agencies certified by ODMH
Community mental health agencies certified by ODMH have met certain requirements of the department, including protection of client rights, and have written authorization to operate specific services and provide activities. To learn more about your rights in a community mental health agency certified by ODMH, click on the links listed below or contact a community client rights advocate.
Client rights - Ohio Administrative Code 5122:2-1-02
Confidentiality - Ohio Revised Code 5122.31
Regional Psychiatric Hospitals (inpatient services) operated by ODMH
ODMH operates regional psychiatric hospitals that provide inpatient services. To learn more about your rights in a regional psychiatric hospital, click on the links listed below or contact a regional psychiatric hospital client rights advocate.
Patients' rights - Ohio Revised Code 5122.29
Civil rights of patients - Ohio Revised Code 5122.301
Confidentiality - Ohio Revised Code 5122.31
Client Rights in ODMH Regional Psychiatric Hospitals (Client Rights Bluebook) (PDF) (Word - large print)
Private psychiatric hospitals (inpatient services) licensed by ODMH
Private psychiatric hospitals are all psychiatric hospitals or units in general hospitals in Ohio that are not operated by ODMH. Each hospital must have a patient rights advocate to assist you in understanding your rights. To learn more about your rights in a private psychiatric hospital, click on the links listed below.
Client rights - Ohio Administrative Code 5122-14-11
Patients' rights - Ohio Revised Code 5122.29
Civil rights of patients - Ohio Revised Code 5122.301
Confidentiality - Ohio Revised Code 5122.31
Residential facilities licensed by ODMH
Residential facilities licensed by ODMH are publicly or privately operated homes or facilities that may provide room and board, personal care services and/or mental health services. The operator and client rights officer of the facility are responsible for protecting and assuring resident rights. To learn more about your rights in an ODMH licensed residential facility, click on the links listed below.
Client rights - Ohio Administrative Code 5122-30-22
Confidentiality - Ohio Revised Code 5122.31