{"id":3,"date":"2026-02-22T18:11:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T18:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lilacfamilycounseling.com\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-03-03T15:16:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T15:16:48","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lilacfamilycounseling.com\/?page_id=3","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notice of Privacy Practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lilac Family Counseling, PLLC<\/strong><br>Effective Date: 2\/22\/2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please review it carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lilac Family Counseling PLLC is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your Protected Health Information (PHI). This Notice describes how we may use and disclose your health information and your rights regarding that information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. For Treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We may use and disclose your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your mental health treatment.<br>Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consulting with another healthcare provider (with proper authorization when required)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinating care with your child\u2019s pediatrician or psychiatrist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. For Payment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Lilac Family Counseling is currently self-pay, we may use your health information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To provide you with a Superbill upon request<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To process payment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To collect outstanding balances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. For Health Care Operations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We may use your information for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practice management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality improvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scheduling and administrative purposes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Appointment Reminders &amp; Communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We may contact you by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Text message<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For appointment reminders or administrative matters. By providing your contact information, you consent to these communications. Please note that electronic communication may not always be secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Required by Law<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We may disclose health information when required by federal or state law, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Suspected child abuse or neglect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Threats of serious harm to self or others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Court orders or subpoenas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public health requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uses and Disclosures Requiring Authorization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We will obtain your written authorization before:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Releasing therapy records to third parties (except as required by law)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disclosing psychotherapy notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using your information for marketing purposes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may revoke authorization at any time in writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Access Your Records<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Request copies of your health records (with limited exceptions).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Request Amendments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Request Restrictions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Request limits on how we use or disclose your information (though we are not always required to agree).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Request Confidential Communications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Request that we contact you in a specific way (for example, only by cell phone).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Receive an Accounting of Disclosures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Request a list of certain disclosures we have made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Receive a Paper Copy of This Notice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may request a copy at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lilac Family Counseling is required by law to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain the privacy of your health information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide you with this Notice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the terms currently in effect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notify you in the event of a breach of unsecured protected health information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We reserve the right to change this Notice at any time. Updated versions will be posted on our website and available upon request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions or Complaints<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lilac Family Counseling, PLLC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>300 S. Ardmore Villa Park IL<br>Info@lilacfamilycounseling.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>630-296-4060<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. 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