Mrs. Walter
cwalter@audubon.k12.ia.us
712.563.2607
Confidentiality:
When utilizing guidance and counseling services, there are strict guidelines concerning confidentiality. The only individuals who will have access to information shared by a student, will be those individuals specifically granted permission from the student themselves.
Professional counselors are bound by the Code of Ethics of the American Counseling Association. The following are the only exceptions under which individuals, other than those specifically granted permission, would have access to any pertinent information:
1. Safety: In situations where there is danger to the student or others, the appropriate measures must be taken to prevent the possibility of injury. This may include disclosure of specific information that would be relevant to the situation.
2. Consultation: In situations where input is needed from other qualified professionals, specific and relevant information may be disclosed to such.
At all times, great care will be taken to insure each student’s confidentiality.