We pride ourselves on being as confidential as possible. Our counselors have all agreed to keep the utmost confidentiality when working with you by signing both The Cove confidentiality agreement and adhere to the American Association of Christian Counselors Code of Ethics
Confidentiality is an essential element of the counseling relationship. Individual’s information will be carefully guarded and kept strictly confidential unless the individual gives prior authorization to share the information. In the case of a minor, the parent can give authorization to release information. The exceptions to this would be:
- If a person discloses intent to harm himself/herself or someone else.
- If a sexual advance is made or the counselee asks the counselor to violate any element of the American Association of Christian Counselors Code of Ethics.
- If information is disclosed to the counselor that there is evidence or reasonable suspicion of abuse against a minor child, elder person, or dependent adult.
- If a subpoena or other court order is received directing the disclosure of information.
- If you are consulting with the director of The Cove or other Cove lay counselors.
It is the intention of our counselors to maintain confidentiality and seek every effort to resolve problems as privately as possible.