Last Updated March 2026
Community Guidelines
• Maintain a collaborative tone in your messages. Discussions are meant to stimulate conversation, not create contention.
• Exercise caution when posting messages, considering potential legal implications.
• Refrain from posting commercial messages. Directly contact individuals for product or service information.
• Strictly avoid defamatory, abusive, profane, threatening, offensive, or illegal content.
• There is a zero tolerance policy for language that is discriminatory.
• Take note of the disclaimer and legal rules, especially concerning copyright ownership.
Listserv Etiquette
• There is no tolerance for defamatory, abusive, profane, threatening, offensive or illegal content in messages.
• Messages subject to libel, slander, and antitrust laws.
• Approach messages with a collaborative tone to foster connection and community.
• Include a signature with your
Name
Credentials
Location
Phone number
Website
• Clearly state the topic in the subject line for easy reference.
• Send reply messages directly to the sender unless requested.
• Inability to follow rules or repeated offenses to etiquette and guidelines will result in termination from the membership.
Agreements
• Membership is granted to licensed Reproductive Mental Health of Washington.
• Membership fee is for 12 months; membership can be cancelled at any time but no refunds will be offered for cancelling before 12 months. If your renewal is more than 7 calendar days late, membership will be terminated until membership is paid in full.
Advertising
• Allowed advertising includes introductions, office rentals, therapeutic groups, legislative updates, training opportunities, consultation and supervision, as well as retreats.
Client Referrals
• Share client referrals with no PHI or identifying information.
• Do not forward client emails to the listserv.
• Information Sharing
• Maintain professional language in all communications.
• Any inappropriate language will be flagged by administrators.
• Anti-trust laws prohibit certain discussions, including provider rates and negotiations.
Indemnification
• Members agree to indemnify and hold harmless the listserv, its owner, and affiliates for any breaches of guidelines.
These guidelines ensure a respectful and constructive community. Your adherence contributes to a positive and supportive environment.
Thank you for your commitment to maintaining the integrity of our community.