Counseling often involves sharing sensitive, personal, and private information
by clients with their counselor. Recognizing this, statutory laws
and ethical guidelines require that all interactions with the Counseling
Center remain confidential. This includes content of your sessions,
your records, scheduling of or attendance at appointments, and progress
in counseling. NO record of counseling is contained in any academic, educational,
or job placement file.
Exceptions to Confidentiality
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For the vast majority of clients, no exceptions to confidentiality are
made. However, there are some exceptions to confidentiality which
you should know about before you begin counseling:
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You may request, in writing, that the Counseling Center release information
about your counseling to persons you designate.
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If there is evidence that a student poses clear and imminent danger of
harm to self and/or others, a mental health professional is legally required
to report this information to the proper authorities for the protection
of the student and the community.
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If an individual is under 18 years of age and a victim of child abuse,
state law requires a report of relevant information to child protective
services.
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A court-ordered subpoena can require the Counseling Center to release information
contained in records or require a counselor to testify in a court hearing.
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