Confidentiality & Privacy Policy Exceptions include:

All client information is confidential and will not be released to a third party except at the specific written request or authorization of the client. Exceptions to this policy mandated by law are as follows. 

• Suspected child abuse or dependant adult or elder abuse, for which I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
• If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
• If a client intends to harm himself or herself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in insuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, I will take further measures without their permission that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.