I understand that participation in the WEAVE Healthy Relationships group is voluntary and the individual directly participating may withdraw from services at any time. I also understand that the person participating in the WEAVE Healthy Relationships group and/or the individual legally responsible for consenting to their participation in services (i.e. parent and/or legal guardian), has the right to refuse any service, treatment, or intervention at any time.
I have received the Welcome Letter and Privacy Statement, which describes service participant’s rights to confidentiality, program expectations, and the grievance/appeal process if there are concerns about services. I agree with the conditions outlined in these documents.
I understand that in order to facilitate ongoing funding for services, demographic and satisfaction data is collected and submitted to the Michigan Department of Community Health on a quarterly basis. The service recipient’s information is combined with all other program participants to form a picture of how the services of the program are impacting the community. No identifying information is ever released.
I understand that during assessment and/or services that the receipt receives, any information shared is confidential except for circumstances involving abuse or neglect of children or vulnerable adults, or the threat of suicide or homicide. The law requires that concerns regarding the types of abuse and neglect listed above, be shared with officials for further investigation. I understand that if the person receiving services tells a treatment provider that they intend to harm another individual or himself/herself, the treatment provider may have to notify the person under potential harm or appropriate authorities or family members to ensure safety.
In signing this form, I certify that I have read and understand the information outlined above. I hereby authorize the YWCA West Central Michigan, through it’s staff and/or contract agents, to provide GROUP EDUCATION, SUPPORT, and THERAPY services to the service participant identified above.