About Mental Health Recipient Rights
Recipients of community mental health services have certain rights guaranteed by the Michigan Mental Health Code and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The employees of St. Clair County Community Mental Health Authority and its provider network are responsible for promoting and protecting these rights.
"Know Your Rights" Booklet
Recipients of community mental health services will receive a summary of their rights at their initial appointment and annually thereafter. The "Your Rights" booklet is prepared by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and outlines the rights guaranteed by the Michigan Mental Health Code. Click below to view the "Your Rights" booklet in one of three languages:
- Know Your Rights (English)
Rights Champion Newsletter
A publication from the St. Clair County Community Mental Health Office of Recipient Rights that provides updates, information and resources related to the rights of individuals receiving mental health services. It aims to empower recipients and advocates by keeping them informed about their rights and supporting the promotion of dignity and respect in mental health care.
How to file a Recipient Rights Complaint
If ANYONE knows or suspects that the rights of a recipient of mental health services have been violated, they may file a complaint with the St. Clair County Community Mental Health Authority - Office of Recipient Rights.
To initiate the complaint process, please complete the Recipient Rights Complaint Form below:
About Recipient Rights Substance Use Disorder Services (SUD)
Recipients of substance use disorder only services have certain rights guaranteed by the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations and the State of Michigan, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems, Administrative Rules. The employees of St. Clair County Community Mental Health Authority are responsible for promoting and protecting these rights.
Office of Recipient Rights
Recipient Rights Director
Sandy O'Neill
Phone: (810) 966-3356
Email: soneill@scccmh.org
Recipient Rights Advisor
Marissa George
Phone: (810) 966-3547
Email: mgeorge@scccmh.org
Recipient Rights Advisor
Tracy Duncan
Phone: (810) 276-4423
Email: tduncan@scccmh.org
Recipient Rights Advisor
Jocelyn Henderson
Phone: (810) 966-3516
Email: jhenderson@scccmh.org
Recipient Rights Secretary
Sandy Horne
Phone: (810) 966-3710
Email: shorne@scccmh.org
Recipient Rights Advisory Committee
According to the Michigan Mental Health Code, the St. Clair County Community Mental Health Authority's Board of Directors must appoint a Recipient Rights Advisory Committee (RRAC) that oversees the functions of the Office of Recipient Rights. The St. Clair County Community Mental Health Authority's RRAC is comprised of eight members and meets quarterly.