MINORS & PARENTS Clause Samples

MINORS & PARENTS. In the state of North Carolina, children less than 18 years of age cannot independently consent to or receive mental health treatment without parental consent. While privacy in psychotherapy is very important, particularly with adolescents, parental involvement is also essential to successful treatment and this may require that some private information be shared with parents or guardians.

MINORS & PARENTS. Clients under 18 years of age who are not emancipated and their parents should be aware that the law may allow parents to examine their child’s treatment records. Because privacy in psychotherapy is often crucial to successful progress, particularly with teenagers, it is sometimes my policy to request an agreement from parents that they consent to give up their access to their child’s records. If they agree, during treatment, I will provide them only with general information about the progress of the child’s treatment, and his/her attendance at scheduled sessions. I will also provide parents with a summary of their child’s treatment when it is complete. Any other communication will require the child’s Authorization, unless I feel that the child is in danger or is a danger to someone else, in which case, I will notify the parents of my concern. Before giving parents any information, I will discuss the matter with the child, if possible, and do my best to handle any objections he/she may have.

MINORS & PARENTS. Children over the age of eighteen have the right to independently consent to and receive mental health treatment without parental consent. In this situation, information about that treatment cannot be disclosed to anyone without the child’s agreement. While privacy in therapy is important, parental involvement is also essential to successful treatment and this requires that some private information be shared with parents. It is up to the discretion of each therapist to determine what is essential to share. Your therapist will discuss his or her personal practice with you during your initial appointment. If the therapist believes the child is in danger or is a danger to someone else, the parents will be notified.

MINORS & PARENTS. In Idaho, a child over the age of 14 generally has the right to get and amend their records related to mental health treatment. Your therapist cannot, as a health care provider, disclose confidential statements made by the child to the child's parents or others without the written permission of the child. There are a number of exceptions to this rule. For example, we may disclose such information if it is necessary to obtain insurance coverage, to carry out the treatment plan or to prevent harm to the child or others.

MINORS & PARENTS. Children over the age of eighteen have the right to independently consent to and receive mental health treatment without parental consent and, in that situation, information about that treatment cannot be disclosed to anyone without the child's agreement. While privacy in psychotherapy is very important, particularly with teenagers, parental involvement is also essential to successful treatment and this requires that some private information be shared with parents. It is my policy only to share information that is considered necessary with his/her parents. This includes general information about the progress of the child's treatment and his/her attendance at scheduled sessions. Parents will also be provided with a summary of their child's treatment when it is complete. Any other communication will require the child's Authorization, unless the

MINORS & PARENTS. Individuals over the age of eighteen have the right to independently consent to and receive mental health treatment without parental consent and, in that situation, information about that treatment cannot be disclosed to anyone without the individual’s agreement. While privacy in psychotherapy is very important, particularly with teenagers, parental involvement is also essential to successful treatment and this requires that some private information be shared with parents. It is our policy only to share information that is considered necessary with his/her parents. This includes general information about the progress of the child’s treatment and his/her attendance at scheduled sessions. Parents will also be provided with a summary of their child’s treatment when it is complete. Any other communication will require the child’s Authorization, unless the provider feels that the child is in danger or is a danger to someone else, in which case, the parents will be notified of this concern. Before giving parents any information, this will be discussed with the child, if possible, and an attempt will be made to handle any objections he/she may have. YOUR SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE INDICATE THAT YOU HAVE 1) BEEN GIVEN THIS AGREEMENT AND 2) READ AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS. IT ALSO SERVES AS AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE HIPAA NOTICE FORM DESCRIBED ABOVE. [Rev 03/16]

MINORS & PARENTS. When treating a minor client (a person aged 18 and under), I may advise a parent, managing conservator, or guardian of a minor with or without the minor’s consent, of the treatment needed by or given to a minor. If the treatment, however, is for suicide prevention; chemical addiction or dependency; or sexual, physical, or emotional abuse, the law provides that parents may not access their child’s records. For children between 16 and 18, because privacy in therapy is often crucial to successful progress, this can lead to potential problems in therapy. Older children have special rights with regard to mental health services in Tennessee. Youths 16 years and older may provide their own consents for mental health treatment. When these youths give consent, additional consent from the parent, legal guardian or legal custodian is not needed. We will work diligently to maintain a balance between a teenager’s need for privacy/confidentiality and a parent’s desire to access their child’s records. We will work prudently with our clients to find a balance that is good for the teenager, unless we feel that the teenager is in danger or is a danger to someone else, in which case we will notify the parents immediately of our concerns. You can expect the initial assessment and evaluation period to last from 1 to 3 sessions. Sessions are approximately 50 minutes in length and typically occur weekly or every other week. Once an appointment is scheduled, you will be expected to pay for it unless you provide 24 hours advance notice of cancellation (unless both you and your therapist agree that you were unable to attend due to circumstances beyond your control). In the event of snowy or icy weather, we will follow the opening/closing schedule of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ University, which will be communicated through local media outlets. If The ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Institute, Inc., closes for inclement weather or any other reason, reasonable attempts will be made to contact you if you are scheduled for an appointment. Unless we are prevented from doing so due to an electrical or internet service failure, emergency closures will be posted on the website, ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.

MINORS & PARENTS. Children over the age of eighteen have the right to independently consent to and receive mental health treatment without parental consent and, in that situation, information about that treatment cannot be disclosed to anyone without the child's agreement. While privacy in psychotherapy is very important, particularly with teenagers, parental involvement is also essential to successful treatment and this requires that some private information be shared with parents. It is our policy only to share information that is considered necessary with his/her parents. This includes general information about the progress of the child's treatment and his/her attendance at scheduled sessions. Parents will also be provided with a summary of their child's treatment when it is complete. Any other communication will require the child's Authorization, unless the therapist feels that the child is in danger or is a danger to someone else, in which case, the parents will be notified of this concern. Before giving parents any information, this will be discussed with the child, if possible, and an attempt will be made to handle any objections he/she may have. REALITY CENTER MINISTRIES. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, M.A., L.P.C. is an employee of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Ph.D., Inc. and provides pro ▇▇▇▇ counseling services at Reality Center in Durham, NC for New Horizons and other participating students. In order to provide the best possible care for students, she will consult with Reality Center and New Horizons staff regarding student needs. We do not discuss students casually. The extent of information gathered is solely for the purpose of treatment. YOUR SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE INDICATE THAT YOU HAVE 1) BEEN GIVEN THIS AGREEMENT AND 2) READ AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS. IT ALSO SERVES AS AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE HIPAA PRIVACY NOTICE FORM DESCRIBED ABOVE. Rev 01/10 THERAPIST-CLIENT SERVICES AGREEMENT Signature Page (This must be signed during your first session.)

MINORS & PARENTS. Children of any age have the right to independently consent to and receive mental health treatment without parental consent and, in that situation; information about that treatment cannot be disclosed to anyone without the child’s agreement. While privacy in psychotherapy is very important, particularly with teenagers, parental involvement is also essential to successful treatment and this requires that some private information be shared with parents. It is RHEMA Counseling & Support Services, PC’s policy not to provide treatment to a child under 12 unless he/she agrees that we can share whatever information we consider necessary with his/her parents or legal representative. For children 12 and over, we request an agreement between the client and his/her parents allowing us to share general information about the progress of the child’s treatment and his/her attendance at scheduled sessions. We will also provide parents with a summary of their child’s treatment upon request when it is complete. Any other communication will require the child’s Authorization, unless we feel that the child is in danger or is a danger to someone else, in which case, we will notify the parents of our concern. Before giving parents any information, the counselor will discuss the matter with the child, if possible, and we will do our best to address any objections he/she may have.