Yes, Mindful Clinics services are confidential, and the law protects communication between patients and Mindful Clinicians. We take patient privacy very seriously and know it is an important part of providing a feeling of trust and safety to patients. Phone contact, office visits, and house calls are all confidential, as are all records maintained about patient treatment. We cannot ensure the confidentiality of email or text communication and encourage patients to be aware of this. Information about patients is never disclosed without their written permission, with three exceptions:

Suspected abuse or neglect of a child, dependent adult, or elder adult. Mental health providers are required by law to report this to authorities.
Threats of imminent, serious bodily harm to oneself or another person(s), including that which could result in death or grave disability. Mental health providers must notify the police and inform any intended victims to ensure their safety.
Legal proceedings. Mental health providers may be required to release information about their patients if there is a court order or legal proceeding that compels them to do so.

Please contact your Mindful Clinician if you have any questions or concerns about confidentiality and we will be happy to discuss these with you.