Exilic is very sensitive to the issue of confidentiality. To release counseling information without your consent would violate both biblical standards and commonly accepted codes of counseling ethics. There are situations, however, where it may be required for us to share certain information with others.
- Abuse or Neglect: We are committed to protect the vulnerable. Therefore, we will report to appropriate authorities if we believe a minor, elder, or person with disabilities to be at risk or that abuse or neglect has taken place.
- Harm to self or others: We are called to protect life. Therefore, we will report to appropriate authorities if we believe a person to be at risk of life-threatening harm to self or others.
- Public Health: We live in community and are called to responsible relationship with others. Therefore, we will participate in the reporting of relevant information to a public health authority when mandated by law and for general health oversight.
- Legal Requirement: God has instituted authority for the establishment of justice and order. Therefore, we submit to legitimate requests for information needed for law enforcement purposes and also for the process of legal proceedings.
We may occasionally seek consultation for our counseling. In these contexts, anonymous questions are asked and every effort is made to safeguard the identity of each counselee.
