Privacy Policy & HIPAA Statement
Confidentiality & Protected Health Information (PHI)
At Your Well Balanced Life, your privacy is our priority. All clinical services provided by Debbie Kozlowski, MSW, LCSW are conducted in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) (45 C.F.R. Parts 160 & 164), and applicable state and federal confidentiality laws.
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We adhere to the stringent privacy standards of the states where we are licensed:
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Illinois: We comply with the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.
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Florida: We comply with Florida Statutes Chapter 456 regarding patient record confidentiality.
Electronic Communication & Email Risk
Our website provides a direct email link for scheduling and inquiries. Please be advised:
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Security of Transmission: While we utilize Hushmail for Healthcare (a HIPAA-compliant, encrypted email provider), the security of email also depends on your own email provider. Standard email is not a 100% secure method of communication and may be subject to interception.
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Acknowledgment: By clicking our email link and communicating electronically, you acknowledge and accept the inherent privacy risks associated with unencrypted email transmission.
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Data Minimization: To protect your confidentiality, please do not include sensitive clinical information or detailed mental health history in your initial email. This communication should be limited to contact information and scheduling requests.
Use of Information
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. Information collected via this website is used solely for:
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Scheduling and administrative purposes.
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Providing clinical services.
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Responding to your direct inquiries.
Emergency Disclaimer
This website and its contact forms are not monitored for emergencies.
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If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or a life-threatening emergency:
Call 911 immediately.
Go to the nearest Emergency Room.
Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).
Contact Information
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated or have questions regarding this policy, please contact:
Debbie Kozlowski, MSW, LCSW
Phone: (630) 551-8602