At HV Mental Health & Wellness Center, we are committed to protecting your health information in accordance with HIPAA standards. Your information is kept private and will only be disclosed as permitted by HIPAA guidelines. All records, including electronic health records, comply with HIPAA regulations. We require your consent before sharing your private health information with any third party, unless it is related to your treatment or in the event of a life-threatening emergency. The HIPAA Privacy Rule allows healthcare providers to use and disclose protected health information in a secure manner that safeguards your privacy. For any other reason, your authorization is required before sharing your health records.

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• You have the right to privacy, including the ability to file a complaint with the HHS or HV Mental Health & Wellness Center staff if you believe your privacy rights have been violated. You can contact the HHS by email, fax, or phone through HHS.gov.

• During your first visit, you will receive a written notice outlining our HIPAA-compliant practices, which you will be asked to sign. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask our staff.