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SAFE PLACE THERAPY SERVICES

Effective Date: May 18, 2026

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

At SAFE PLACE THERAPY SERVICES, we understand that your personal and health information is private and sensitive. We are committed to protecting the confidentiality of your Protected Health Information (“PHI”) and maintaining your trust.

This Privacy Policy explains how we may use and disclose your information, your rights regarding your information, and our legal responsibilities under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”).

1. OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR PRIVACY

SAFE PLACE THERAPY SERVICES is dedicated to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal health information.

We create records regarding the care and services provided to you in order to:

 

    • Provide quality mental health care

    • Comply with legal and ethical obligations

    • Maintain accurate treatment documentation

    • Coordinate care when appropriate

We are required by law to:

 

    • Keep your PHI private and secure

    • Provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices

    • Follow the terms currently in effect

    • Notify you if a breach compromises your information

We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Updated versions will be posted on our website.

2. HOW WE MAY USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use or disclose your PHI in the following ways:

Treatment

We may use your information to provide therapy services, coordinate care, or consult with other healthcare professionals involved in your treatment.

Examples include:

 

    • Discussing treatment planning

    • Coordinating care with another provider

    • Referring you to additional services when appropriate

Payment

We may use your information to:

 

    • Process billing

    • Verify insurance coverage

    • Submit claims to insurance providers

    • Collect payment for services rendered

Healthcare Operations

We may use your information for:

 

    • Practice management

    • Appointment reminders

    • Internal quality improvement

    • Administrative purposes

3. APPOINTMENT REMINDERS & COMMUNICATIONS

We may contact you by:

 

    • Phone

    • Voicemail

    • Text message

    • Email

for purposes such as:

 

    • Appointment reminders

    • Scheduling updates

    • Billing communications

    • Administrative matters

Please note that electronic communications may carry some privacy risks.

4. USES AND DISCLOSURES REQUIRED OR PERMITTED BY LAW

We may disclose your information without your authorization when required or permitted by law, including:

Abuse or Neglect Reporting

We may report suspected:

 

    • Child abuse

    • Elder abuse

    • Dependent adult abuse

Serious Threat to Safety

We may disclose information if necessary to prevent or lessen a serious threat to your health or safety or the safety of another person.

Court Orders & Legal Proceedings

We may disclose information in response to:

 

    • Court orders

    • Subpoenas

    • Legal proceedings

    • Administrative requests

when legally required.

Law Enforcement

We may disclose information to law enforcement agencies under certain legal circumstances.

5. USES THAT REQUIRE YOUR WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION

We will obtain your written authorization before:

 

    • Releasing psychotherapy notes (except where permitted by law)

    • Disclosing information for marketing purposes

    • Sharing information not otherwise described in this policy

You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.

6. YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR INFORMATION

You have the right to:

Access Your Records

Request a copy of your records and health information.

Request Corrections

Request amendments if you believe information is inaccurate or incomplete.

Request Restrictions

Ask us to limit certain uses or disclosures of your information.

Confidential Communications

Request that we contact you in a specific way or at a specific location.

Receive a Copy of This Notice

You may request a paper or electronic copy of this Privacy Policy at any time.

7. WEBSITE PRIVACY

Our website may collect limited non-personal information such as:

 

    • Browser type

    • Device information

    • Pages visited

    • Website traffic analytics

This information is used solely to improve website functionality and user experience.

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

8. TELEHEALTH SERVICES

If participating in telehealth services:

 

    • We use secure platforms designed to protect your privacy

    • You are encouraged to participate from a private location

    • While reasonable safeguards are used, no electronic communication can be guaranteed 100% secure

9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

SAFE PLACE THERAPY SERVICES provides services for children and adolescents. Parents or legal guardians may have certain rights regarding access to records, subject to applicable laws and clinical judgment.

10. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, please contact:

SAFE PLACE THERAPY SERVICES

13304 West Center Road, Suite 203
Omaha, NE 68144

Phone: (402) 512-0083
Email: [email protected]

11. EMERGENCY NOTICE

SAFE PLACE THERAPY SERVICES does not provide emergency or crisis services through this website or email communications.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis:

 

    • Call 911

    • Call or text 988

    • Go to the nearest emergency room

12. EFFECTIVE DATE

This Privacy Policy is effective as of May 18, 2026.

Inspired by the structure and HIPAA guidance provided in the reference document