Confidentiality and CAPS

Question

Does everything I tell my counselor remain confidential?

Answer

Yes, everything that is said within a counseling session is confidential. The only exceptions to this privacy include:

• If we think you are at imminent risk of harm to yourself or another person
• When court ordered
• When abuse or neglect of children or vulnerable adults is involved
• If we become aware of inappropriate chemical abuse while you are pregnant
• With a signed release from you