Privacy & policy

Confidentiality & privacy policy

POVPIVOT will take every measure to keep your information confidential. Every group member will be required to sign a confidentiality statement. Additionally, the law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission. A copy of the law will be provided prior to beginning the program.

Exceptions include

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