Privacy & Recipient Rights

Michigan’s Mental Health code and other laws protect your rights when you receive mental health services.

What Does the Rights Office Do to Protect Rights?
  • Prevention
  • Consultation
  • Policy development
  • Education
  • Staff training
  • Rights Advisory and Appeals Committee training
  • Rights staff training
  • Monitoring
  • Review Incident Reports
  • Conduct Death Reviews
  • Review Contracts
  • Complete data reports to assess patterns and trends
  • Site Visits
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Receive, review and investigate complaints
  • Determine if violations have occurred
  • Assure adequate remedial action
  • Assist recipients with preparing appeals

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Where to Turn

To report recipient rights violations, consumer concerns or issues, please contact:
Shiawassee County Community Mental Health


Rebecca Browne, Recipient Rights Officer
Direct Line: (989) 723-0725
After Hours: (989) 277-8945

Anne Forbush, Recipient Rights Advisor
Direct Line: (989) 723-0789