Counseling Center

Clients Rights and Responsibility

To make your counseling experience as positive and professional as possible, we have outlined the counseling process and your rights and responsibilities as a client of the Counseling Center. Please take a few minutes to review the information below and discuss concerns you may have regarding this information with any Counseling Center staff member.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Information shared with your provider will not be disclosed to anyone outside the Center’s professional staff without your written permission as required by Florida law. Exceptions to this standard of confidentiality exist if (1) you disclose you are an imminent danger to yourself or someone else, (2) if you report any suspected or actual abuse of a minor, persons over the age of 60 or persons with developmental disabilities, or (3) if a court of law were to subpoena this information. Under these circumstances, we have a legal obligation to share with relevant authorities the pertinent information you tell your provider.

CONSULTATION

In order to ensure excellent clinical care, your counselor may seek consultation with other professionals as needed. Your confidentiality will be protected by limiting the identifying information which is disclosed.

EXPEDIENCY

At times, demand for services may become very high, relative to the resources available. If this occurs and we anticipate a delay in service provision, your name may be placed on a waiting list until a provider becomes available.  

RESPECT

Your counselor will convey respect by keeping appointments or notifying you if changes need to be made, minimizing changes in scheduling, avoiding interruptions during counseling sessions, and answering your questions about the nature of counseling.

REFERRALS

To provide you with the highest quality care, your counselor may discuss other treatment options with you, including referring you to community organizations that may better serve your needs.