What right do individuals served by CRSS professionals have?

Individuals served by Certified Recovery Support Specialists (CRSS) professionals have the right to privacy, which is a fundamental principle in healthcare and social services. This right ensures that any personal information shared by individuals regarding their mental health, recovery journey, or any other sensitive data is kept confidential and protected from unauthorized disclosure. Upholding the right to privacy fosters a trusting relationship between clients and CRSS professionals, enabling clients to engage openly in their recovery process without fear of judgment or breach of confidentiality.

Other rights, such as the right to free services or medical care, may vary based on the context of the service delivery system and are not universally applicable in every situation. While individuals can express their opinions (the right to speak their mind), such expressions must still align with the established norms and protocols of professional settings, which is not as fundamentally critical as the right to privacy in the context of mental health services.