Confidentiality
The Counseling and Wellness Center is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of the information shared with us.
At the Counseling and Wellness Center, we know that in order for a person to do the healing work of therapy, they must trust a counselor with very private and sensitive information.
Our counselors adhere to state laws, ethical principles, and codes of conduct required by their degrees, licenses, and professional organizations. Confidentiality is a key requirement of adherence.
All information concerning utilization of our services is confidential. Confidential information cannot be released to any party without the student���s written consent, except under the following circumstances:
- Imminent Danger: If the student is determined to be in imminent danger of harming him/herself or someone else, counselors will take necessary protective measures that may involve releasing information to parents, police officers, or hospital staff.
- Abuse/Neglect: If a counselor suspects abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of minors or vulnerable adults, he or she must comply with state laws that require reporting to appropriate agencies.
- Legal Considerations: If a student���s counselor is served with a subpoena or court order, he or she may be required to give information to a judge or a court of law. New Hampshire state law also indicates that parents/legal guardians of minor clients may have access to their clinical record.
- Supervision: A counselor may be working on a graduate degree and, as a consequence, is being supervised by a senior member of the staff in order to provide the highest quality treatment. A student under his/her care will be provided any information requested concerning the purpose and scope of such supervision.
Contact
Counseling and Wellness Center
- Telephone (603) 897-8251
- Email counselingcenter@rivier.edu
- Location Learning Commons