What do I need to do to be released from a psychiatric hospital?
If you are not charged with a crime but have been taken to a psychiatric hospital against your wishes, the hospital must tell you why you are there and give this information to you in writing. Read more about When a Person Wants to Be Released from a Psychiatric Hospital. See also When You Don't Want to Take Medication in the Hospital.

What are my mental health services rights?
Individuals receiving public behavioral health services have rights and a grievance procedure provided to them by Ohio law and regulations (rules). These rights protect and promote recovery. Public behavioral health services are provided in a variety of settings, including:

• Residential Centers
• Private Psychiatric Hospitals or Units
• Community Mental Health Centers
• Behavioral Healthcare Organizations (State Hospitals)
• Forensic (Jail or Prison) Settings
  

You can obtain additional information about mental health rights and recovery resources for children and adults receiving or seeking mental health services in Ohio from the Ohio Legal Rights Services web site.

Many service men and women are returning from Afghanistan and Iraq with mental health issues.  The OHIOCARES website includes mental health information for these veterans.

See also the Forms & Education tab in this section for more information.