Confidentiality

PLU Counseling Services cares deeply about maintaining your privacy and confidentiality.

We share a common commitment to care for our students.  Counseling Services supports student success by fostering a trusting, confidential relationship.  Mental health information is distinct from FERPA.  As licensed Mental Health professionals, we are legally bound by state statute to safeguard any and all information, including whether a student has been seen or not.

We are happy to work with faculty and staff to coordinate care for students when there is a release of information in place.  You may print this Authorization to Obtain/Disclose Information form and invite the student to sign it; you are also free to go directly to the student.  We are always happy to collaborate without disclosing if we have a relationship with the student.