Your Information and Privacy:

1. Your Rights

Under HIPAA, you have certain rights regarding your health information, including:

• The right to access and request copies of your health information.

• The right to request corrections to your information.

• The right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures.

• The right to receive confidential communications.

• The right to receive a report of disclosures of your health information.

• The right to file a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

2. Our Responsibilities

We are required by law to:

• Maintain the privacy and security of your health information.

• Provide you with this notice describing our legal duties and privacy practices.

• Notify you promptly if a breach occurs that compromises your information.

• Follow the terms of this notice.

3. Information We Collect

As part of our group support services, we may collect the following information:

• Personal identifying information (e.g., name, date of birth, contact details).

• Health history or information related to your participation in our services.

• Details regarding your healthcare providers and treatments if relevant to your support.

4. How We Use and Disclose Your Information

We may use your information for purposes including, but not limited to:

• Facilitating group sessions and providing appropriate support.

• Coordinating care with other healthcare providers (with your consent).

• Processing payment for services, when applicable.

• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.

We will not share your health information without your written authorization, except as permitted or required by law.
 

5. Confidentiality in Group Settings

While we take steps to ensure confidentiality within our services, we also encourage participants to respect the privacy of others in group sessions. However, we cannot guarantee that other participants will maintain confidentiality.