Confidentiality
Staff at Counseling and Health Services are very concerned that we insure each student's privacy and confidentiality. Parents and concerned family members are urged to contact students directly when questions about counseling and health issues arise. We are bound to protect the student's privacy and are not able to discuss counseling or health issues with any individual without permission from the student.
Counseling and Health Services are separate from other departments at WWU and the staff of Counseling and Health Services will not share private health information with faculty or staff at WWU without the express permission of the student involved. In accordance with professional, ethical and legal guidelines, safety takes precedence over confidentiality. Therefore, if a student poses a threat to either to himself/herself or to another person staff will report such information as is needed to maintain safety. The information will only be shared with those who will make appropriate use of such information.
Counseling and Health Services keeps medical and mental health records in accordance with professional, legal and ethical guidelines. Other than authorized staff, no one will have access to records unless the student releases them in writing. Medical and mental health records are not part of the student’s academic file, and even the fact that the student has come to Counseling and Health Services will not be divulged to anyone without the student’s permission except in specific emergency situations.
Contact Information
Phone: (573) 592-4222
Fax: (573) 592-1660
E mail: Counseling and Health Services Coordinator
Address: Counseling and Health Services, William Woods University, One University Ave., Fulton, MO 65251
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