Privacy and Confidentiality Policy
Heart of the Cumberland, through its dedicated volunteers, staff, and board, makes every effort to keep what is shared by participants confidential and encourages group participants to do the same. Information provided to Heart of the Cumberland will only be used for the express purpose for which it is gathered. All files are and will remain the exclusive property of Heart of the Cumberland. Participant contact information is securely maintained and is shared only with group facilitators for program-related purposes.
Our confidentiality policy will be strictly maintained except in the following circumstances (including, but not limited to):
- Suicidal expressions
- Suspected physical, mental, or sexual abuse, which by law must be reported (Tennessee Code Annotated 37-1-403(i)(1))
- Suspected drug or alcohol use/abuse by a child
- Mandates of the court