DOJ investigates Michigan's mental health hospitals for potentially violating ADA by over-institutionalizing patients.

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Michigan's state psychiatric hospitals to determine if they unnecessarily institutionalize adults with serious mental illnesses. The probe, under the Americans with Disabilities Act, will assess if Michigan provides the required community-based mental health services to help patients transition from hospitals and stay stable in their communities. The investigation aims to ensure compliance with the ADA's requirement for integrated care settings.

November 14, 2024
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