Confidentiality and Your Privacy

You have the right to confidentiality. This means that under normal circumstances no one outside the Counseling Center is given any information - even the fact that you have been here - without your written consent.

Exceptions to this include:

• If you are a danger to the health and safety of yourself or others.
• If you disclose the abuse (physical, sexual, or emotional) or neglect of a child under the age of 18, an elder or a disabled person.
• If a court orders the release of a record via subpoena.
• If you are seen by Lesley Student Health Services staff and information about your care is needed as part of your integrated medical treatment.
• If you file a complaint or lawsuit against the Counseling Center.

There may be times that your counselor feels it would be in the best interest of your work together to talk with someoneoutside the Counseling Center (i.e. advisor, faculty, parent, former counselor) to ensure you are getting the best care. In this case, your counselor will discuss this with you, ask your permission, and if so granted, have you sign a release.