Note: PARENT CONSENT IS NOT NEEDED FOR CRISIS INTERVENTIONS SUCH AS:
- If someone is threatening suicide
- If a life is threatened
- If someone is threatening to harm someone else
- If someone has or intends to self harm
- If emergency care/first aid is needed
- If there is suspicion of child abuse and/or neglect
*CURRENT MICHIGAN LAW ALLOWS FOR CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES TO MINOR STUDENTS IN THESE AREAS:
- 12 years or older: Referrals and education regarding sexually transmitted diseases including HIV. Referrals and education regarding family planning. Referrals and education regarding pregnancy care. Substance abuse counseling and referral.
- 14 years or older: Can receive limited outpatient mental health services not to exceed 12 visits or four months and not to include any medications.
By signing this consent, I confirm I am the parent/legal guardian of the above listed student and am authorized to give this consent. I recognize that it is not necessary to renew my consent yearly but that I may withdraw my consent for services at anytime upon a written notice. I may request a copy of the Catherine's Health Center Notice of Privacy Practices and Patient Bill of Rights for both entities and a copy of the FTCA notice from Catherine's Health Center