CONFIDENTIALITY AGREMENT
I (the client) will respect the confidentiality of all information shared/obtained while participating in emotional support services. I also expect that the information I provide will be held in strict confidence by the Counselor and support group participants, if applicable. I understand a counselor may discuss the client with a clinical supervisor or clinical team.
I understand that in all other circumstances, the client must sign a release of information form in order to give permission to reveal that I am receiving emotional support counseling and to discuss issues involving my treatment with any other person or agency.
Information shared by the client during phone conversations and support sessions will be held in confidence except in situations when mandated reporting is required:
- When the client threatens bodily injury to another or is suicidal.
- When there is reasonable suspicion that abuse or neglect toward a child, elder or dependent adult has or will occur.
- When ordered by a court.