Confidentiality

INFORMED CONSENT

Prior to receiving services parents are contacted and an Informed Consent for Counseling Services form is sent home or downloaded from this website, signed by the parent(s) or guardian(s) and returned to the clinician prior to the start of any group or indvidual service.  

CONFIDENTIALITY 

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 is a federal law establishing an array of confidentiality rights for students and families.  This law is required to be upheld by all school employees.  There are significant sanctions and penalties that can be imposed for violating this law.  In fact one of the conditions for receiving federal funds requires procedures and adherence to FERPA.     

Students who engage in therapeutic counseling services have a right to confidentiality, unless they pose a threat to themselves or others or are being abused in any way.