Confidentiality

When you come to Student Counseling, we keep what you tell us (and even the fact that you’ve been to see us) confidential, revealing no information about you to anyone outside our office, including professors, administrators, family, or friends. And our records stay in-house, separate from your academic and/or medical records.

If you want us to talk with someone about you or your situation, we’ll be happy to do so, but only after you’ve signed a release of information form, explicitly giving us your permission.

To help you get the most out of your time with us, your counselor may consult with his or her Student Counseling supervisors and/or colleagues about his or her work with you. However, everyone who works for us is bound by the same rules of confidentiality, so all information stays with the team.

There are a few exceptions to our confidentiality policy. The state of Florida requires disclosure without written or verbal consent when there is a suspicion of child and/or elder abuse or neglect, or if you intend to harm yourself or others. In such cases, we are legally bound to help ensure the safety of the at-risk person.