Applies to: Anyone under 18 years of age who is receiving services for mental health, substance abuse, or a developmental disability in the state of Wisconsin.
The following documents were prepared to assist treatment providers to understand the current law.
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Minors - Inpatient admissions and rights (PDF, 49 KB)
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Minors - Outpatient mental health treatment (PDF, 30 KB)
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Minors - AODA treatment without parental consent (PDF, 22 KB)
Minors must be informed of their rights before or upon admission. Pamphlets have been created by the department that can be printed and used as a supplement to the Patient Rights pamphlet that is required to be given to all clients receiving services for mental health, substance abuse or a developmental disability. One pamphlet is for inpatient treatment and the other is for outpatient treatment.
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Rights of Children and Adolescent Patients in Inpatient Mental Health Facilities P-20470 English (PDF, 166KB) (8½ by 14)
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Rights of Minors in Inpatient Community Mental Health Facilities P-20470A English (PDF, 166KB) (8½ by 14)
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Rights of Minors in Inpatient Community Mental Health Facilities P-20470AS Spanish (PDF, 166KB) (8½ by 14)
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Rights of Children and Adolescents in Outpatient Mental Health Treatment P-20470B English (PDF, 166KB)
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Rights of Children and Adolescents in Outpatient Mental Health Treatment P-20470H Hmong (PDF, 155KB)
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Rights of Children and Adolescents in Outpatient Mental Health Treatment P-20470S Spanish (PDF, 155KB)
Parents and guardians will find the following documents useful in preparing for their roles in the treatment of minors.
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Consent to Treatment for Minors (PDF, 20 KB)
Each Juvenile Court designates at least one Mental Health Review Officer (MHRO) to review the outpatient mental health treatment of minors aged 14 or older.
- Mental Health Review Officers by County
Please contact Client Rights Office staff if you have any questions about these documents.
