Family Bill of Rights

Download family_bill_of_rights

Families have the right to:

•  Be treated with dignity, respect, and empathy.
•  A system that fosters positive family relationships.
•  Be recognized for their expertise and accepted as part of the treatment team.
•  Be acknowledged as not being the cause of mental illness.
•  Comprehensive information about diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation plans, options and prognosis.
•  Information and guidance on symptom management and crisis intervention.
•  Advice and guidance on community resources including housing and consumer selfhelp.
•  Education, resources and supports that can assist them in coping with mental illness.
•  Express their views.
•  Have complaints heard and followed through within a safe and fair manner.
•  Participate in mental health planning, evaluation and implementation.