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Can you commit someone to a mental hospital in Michigan?
Can I voluntarily admit myself to a hospital for mental illness? Yes. A person can be admitted to a hospital on an informal voluntary basis or a formal voluntary basis. An informal voluntary process requires the person over the age of 18 to request treatment.
Does Michigan have mental hospitals?
The State of Michigan operates five inpatient hospitals for individuals who have severe mental illness or intellectual and developmental disabilities. Caro Center, Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital and Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital serve adult patients while children and adolescents are treated at Hawthorn Center.
When did Michigan close mental hospitals?
In 1997, then-Governor John Engler issued a press release announcing the closure of Michigan’s “underutilized” state mental hospitals, moving most patients out of the state’s 16 mental hospitals and into the care of providers in the community.
What happens if a patient refuses to leave hospital?
The physician should call the emergency department and inform staff that the patient was discharged and that it is possible that he/she could return imminently. During this time, the primary care physician can play a valuable role by providing collateral and further evidence, which can guide future care.
Who closed mental hospitals in Michigan?
Governor John Engler
In 1997, then-Governor John Engler issued a press release announcing the closure of Michigan’s “underutilized” state mental hospitals, moving most patients out of the state’s 16 mental hospitals and into the care of providers in the community.
What is Kevin’s Law in Michigan?
Kevin’s Law helps to provide protection and care for individuals who have mental illnesses and may be impaired in their judgement about the need for treatment. Family and friends of the individual can petition the court to order outpatient mental health care.