These services will be provided by Access Counseling Services, LLC staff or consultants. I concur with the following: I
have received the Client Orientation Handbook which includes, but not limited to, the statement of the Notice of Privacy
Practices and Client Rights. I have accepted my initial fee agreement. I will participate in forming a plan for my child's / my
own treatment as my signature on the individual service plan will affirm. Further, I understand that while counseling and other
services provided by the agency offer reasonable expectation of benefit, there is no certainty of success. There may be
minimal risk inherent in any psychiatric, psychological, or behavioral health counseling intervention and I can expect that any
reasonable or anticipated risks will be discussed with me. I understand that it is my responsibility to inform Access Counseling
Services, LLC service providers of any problems or side effects that may develop in the course of my treatment so that they
may be addressed and do so early enough in session to allow for processing without going over my allotted time.
Access Counseling Services, LLC recognizes and affirms a person's right to refuse or withdraw consent for treatment.
In this event, efforts to develop alternative approaches in collaboration with the person served will be made to ensure that the person receives needed services. If consent for treatment is still withdrawn or revoked, efforts will be made to ensure that the
person understands the implications and consequences of not receiving treatment.
I understand that all records and reports are considered confidential and will not be released to any individual or agency without my prior written authorization. However, information may be released without my prior authorization under the
1. Upon receipt of a subpoena Duces Tecum.
2. In the event of a medical emergency.
3. If there is evidence to suggest that child abuse has occurred.
4. To validate an insurance claim and then only information sufficient to substantiate claim.
5. Release authorized in accordance with state and/or federal laws and regulations pertaining to professional
6. To qualified personnel for research, audit or program evaluation.
7. To comply with federal laws and regulations about a crime committed by a client, either at the program or
against any person who works for the program or about any threat to commit such a crime.
8. In the event of communicated harm to self or others.
9. To my therapist's supervisor or in peer review with other agency clinicians who are also bound to protect
Confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse client records maintained by this program is protected by Federal Law and
Regulations. Violation of this by a program is a crime. (See 42 U.S.C. 290dd-3 and 42 U.S.C. 290ee-3 for Federal Laws and
42 CFR Part b, paragraph 2.22, for Federal Regulations