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Knowing Your Rights in a Civil Facility

knowing your rights in a civil facility
the advocacy center
there are laws, statutes, and policies that protect your rights.
advocacy
upon admission you are asked to appoint a representative
basic individual rights
appropriate clothing 3 nutritional meals a day
freedom of movement and fresh air and exercise
the right to treatment
to be free from seclusion and restraint unless you are an immediate danger to yourself or others
participate at recovery team meetings and help develop your treatment and discharge plans
express and informed consent to treatment
involuntary medication in emergency situations
personal safety plan
your right to communicate
you have the right to call the florida abuse hotline at any time
you have a right to call
confidential records
without your consent, this facility can release your records to:
mental health advance directive
internal complaint procedure
external agencies that you can contact to file a complaint
petition for writ of habeas corpus or petition for redress of grievance
vote in public elections
discharge planning
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you have a right to be heard and understood
thank you for the opportunity to provide you with this information
the advocacy center for persons with disabilities, Inc.

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your right to communicate

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PS: Can I stay in touch with family and friends while I'm in this facility? A: Yes, you have the right to talk privately by phone and during visitation unless the communication is found to be harmful. Phone time is usually before and after program hours. Ask the staff at your facility about these times. You also have the right to send and receive private mail.

Knowing Your Rights in a Civil Facility

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