The Illinois Order For Release of Mental Health Records is a legal document that allows a person to provide written authorization for the release of their mental health records from a mental health provider. It enables a person to access the records for their own personal use or to share them with other providers if necessary. The document can also be used to request a copy of the records for another individual, such as a family member or legal representative. There are two types of Illinois Orders For Release of Mental Health Records: general release and limited release. A general release allows the provider to release all mental health records, including diagnosis, treatment, and medication information, to the individual or their designated representative. A limited release allows the provider to limit what information is released, such as only releasing diagnosis information or only releasing information from a specified time period. The Illinois Order For Release of Mental Health Records must include the patient’s name and date of birth, the mental health provider from whom the records are being requested, the name of the person requesting the records, and the person’s relationship to the patient. The document must also include the date and signature of the patient or their designated representative.