Foster youth have mental health rights too. You have the right to:
- Keep your mental health records private
- Get gender affirming mental health treatment
- Refuse to take psychotropic medication, and no one can punish you for it (no consequences or retaliation )
- Work with your doctor to safely stop taking psychotropic medication
- Know about your diagnosis and understand treatment options
- Get help with an alcohol or drug problem without permission
- Get mental health services in a place that meets your needs
- If you are 12 years or older, choose your own doctor or counselor and make decisions about your mental health treatment