Ethical Professional Care
Wherever you choose to seek your mental health care, make sure you are comfortable with what ethical care looks like.
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In Case of Emergency
Ethical care should empower each client with resources. In case of emergency, please call 911. For a confidential conversation and judgment-free care in a behavioral health emergency, please look to 988 lifeline. The 988 platform allows for calls, texts, Deaf/HOH, and chats to ensure your comfort and accessibility.
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Client Rights and Informed Consent
Understanding your rights throughout the counseling process is foundation to a trusting therapeutic alliance. In compliance with HIPPA and state regulations, the informed consent process is a voluntary opportunity to review your rights, risks, benefits, confidentiality limits, and responsibilities. Your helping professional should outlines their qualifications, limits, and responsibilities.
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Higher Ethical Standard Of Care
My professional affiliation and membership in the American Counseling Association [ACA] and the Arizona Counselors Association requires and promotes a higher ethical standard of care and advocacy. The ACA requires adherence to professional ethical codes that facilitate and advocate client welfare. Seeking a helping professional who volunteers to operate with a higher ethical standard is always a good place to start.