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Patient Rights for Addiction & Mental Health Treatment

Patient Rights for Addiction & Mental Health Treatment at California Prime Recovery

At California Prime Recovery, we believe every individual deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. Our Patient Rights Policy outlines the protections guaranteed to all clients receiving addiction or mental health treatment. These rights ensure your privacy, safety, participation in treatment decisions, and access to quality care. From admission to aftercare, we are committed to safeguarding your well-being and upholding the highest ethical standards throughout your recovery journey.

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Patient Rights at California Prime Recovery

At California Prime Recovery, we are committed to providing care with dignity, respect, and transparency. Every individual receiving addiction treatment or mental health services is protected under state and federal law, including the California Code of Regulations and the U.S. Constitution. These rights ensure privacy, safety, participation in care, and access to evidence-based treatment.

Our mission is to honor these rights in every interaction, empowering clients and their families to heal in a safe, supportive, and ethical environment.

Your Rights as a Patient

As a client at California Prime Recovery, you have the right:

Privacy and Confidentiality

  • To confidentiality of your records, including protections under 42 CFR Part 2 for substance use disorder treatment.

  • To dignity, privacy, and humane care.

  • To receive services in a language you understand and sensitive to your cultural background.

Safety and Protection

  • To be free from harm, including unnecessary restraint, isolation, medication, abuse, or neglect.

  • To safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations.

  • To be free from hazardous or experimental procedures.

Participation in Treatment

  • To receive clear information about your diagnosis, treatment, and recovery plan.

  • To consent or refuse treatment, except in emergencies or legal determinations of incapacity.

  • To participate in client-centered services tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Access to Care

  • To evidence-based care, including Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol use disorders when appropriate.

  • To prompt medical care and treatment, including access to doctors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers.

  • To treatment services designed to increase independence and improve long-term recovery.

Daily Life and Support

  • To wear your own clothing and keep personal possessions.

  • To reasonable access to your own money for small purchases.

  • To make and receive confidential phone calls, send and receive unopened mail, and access storage for private use.

  • To visitation with family and friends.

  • To physical activity, recreation, and participation in community life.

Advocacy and Spiritual Support

  • To speak with a patient advocate who has no direct role in your care.

  • To practice religion or spirituality of your choice.

  • To attend religious services or meet with a spiritual advisor on a voluntary basis.

Education and Community Resources

  • To participate in publicly supported education programs when appropriate.

  • To receive information about your rights and how to file complaints with the Department of Health Care Services.

Our Commitment to Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT)

Stigma should never be a barrier to care. Patients have the right to access FDA-approved medications for addiction treatment, such as buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone, when medically indicated. These treatments are evidence-based, effective, and supported by state and federal law as essential tools for recovery.

More Information

For additional details about patient rights in California, please see:

Have Questions About Your Rights?

If you’d like more information about patient rights or need immediate assistance, our team is available 24/7. Call California Prime Recovery today at 844-349-0077.

FAQs

Patient rights are protected under the California Code of Regulations, federal law (including 42 CFR Part 2), and the U.S. Constitution.

Yes. Patients may consent or refuse treatment unless there is a medical emergency or legal determination of incapacity.

 

Yes. Patients have the right to access evidence-based MAT for opioid and alcohol use disorders when clinically appropriate.

You can contact the California Department of Health Care Services or the California Office of Patients’ Rights for assistance.

Yes. Every client has the right to consult with an independent patient advocate who is not involved in their direct care.

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Author & Editor: Adam Tomlinson
Clinically Reviewed by: Charee Marquez, LMFT
Clinical Contributor: Karynne Witkin, M.A. I/O Psychology

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