CONFIDENTIALITY: I acknowledge that in accordance with state & federal laws, information about me at Coastal Counseling Center will be protected from unauthorized disclosure. No information will be sent to my employer, family, friends, or anyone else unless it is discussed with me ahead of time and written authorization is obtained.
Confidentiality may be broken, however, in certain situations that may endanger my health & safety as well as the health & safety of others (e.g., suspected suicide, homicide, abuse, neglect, and domestic violence).
Federal laws do not protect information about a crime committed by a client either at the Center or against any person who works for the Center or about a threat to commit such a crime.
Information regarding alcohol & drug abuse in a client’s medical record is protected by federal laws & regulations. Generally, the Center cannot disclose that a client is participating in a program or disclose information to anyone outside the Center unless: (1) the client consents in writing; (2) the disclosure is allowed by court order; or (3) disclosure is made to medical personnel in a medical emergency.