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Confidentiality

Some students may feel hesitant to seek our services with the concern that parents, teachers, or administrators at Baylor would have access, this is not the case.

All records are confidential, and they are NOT part of your academic or administrative records.

Your records and personal history are available to no one, this includes parents, family, police, faculty or administration unless you provide written consent. No information about your counseling will be released to anyone without your authorization, except under the following circumstances:

  • If referred by someone else, we will confirm attendance at your first session for the referral source. No further information will be provided to them without your written permission.
  • Information released to other professionals involved in treatment. Most commonly this would be to other members of the counseling staff at BUCC, our psychiatric consultant (if involved in your treatment), or a Baylor Student Heath Center physician (if assisting in managing your treatment).
  •  If you are under 18 years of age, your parents or legal guardian(s) may request access to your records and may authorize their release to other parties.
  •  If you are determined to be in imminent danger of harming yourself or someone else.
  •  If you disclose abuse or neglect of children, the elderly, or disabled persons.
  •  If you disclose sexual misconduct by a therapist.
  •  To qualified personnel for certain kinds of program audits or evaluations.
  •  To individuals, corporations, or governmental agencies involved in paying or collecting fees for services. This includes insurance companies.
  •  Where otherwise legally required.

Prior to starting the Initial Assessment step, you will be provided with detailed information regarding counseling services and given an opportunity to ask questions.

COUPLE COUNSELING: Records related to couple counseling sessions are maintained in a student's individual record with the identifying information for the spouse or partner removed. Although the information discussed in couple sessions is considered confidential by BUCC staff members, confidentiality by the participating spouse or partner in couple counseling cannot be guaranteed.

NOTE: Students should be aware that many states, including Texas, ask about therapy as part of application to the bar. In a few states medical boards request this information as well. Similar information is requested by some religious denominations prior to ordination. Some federal agencies require releasing this information for applicants for sensitive government positions. In the past we have responded to these requests with brief summaries, which have been sufficient. This information is only released with your written consent.

The staff adheres to the ethical principles and codes of conduct for psychologists of the American Psychological Association and for counselors of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.

If you have any questions about your rights as they relate to confidentiality, please do not hesitate to contact the Counseling Center and speak with a therapist.

Counseling Center

Student Health and Wellness

McLane Student Life Center, 2nd Floor
209 Speight Ave
Waco, TX 76706

Counseling_Center@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2467
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    • Notice of Non-Discrimination
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    • Records Request
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  • APA Accredited Doctoral Internship
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    • Letter from Training Director
    • Overview of the APA-Accredited Internship
    • A Relational Framework for Training and Supervision
    • Training Aims and Competencies
    • Trauma Recovery Supervision Group (TRSG)
    • Working at a Faith-Based Christian University
    • Culture and Community at BUCC
    • Stipend, Benefits, and Other Resources
    • Application Information & Selection Process
    • Internship Admissions, Support, and Initial Placement Data
    • Notes on COVID-19 Preparedness and Flexibility
    • Current and Past Interns
    • APA Accreditation
    • Our Counseling Center
    • Waco & The Heart of Texas
    • Contact Us
  • Baylor Telehealth by Academic Live Care
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    • How to get Get Started
  • Outreach Program
    Back
    • Overview of Outreach Services
    • Outreach Request Requirements
    • Interview Requests
    • Mental Health Ally
    • Active Minds at Baylor
    • Texas Supervision Symposium
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      • TSS Accessibility Considerations
      • TSS Directions
      • TSS History and Past Keynotes
      • TSS Purpose and Values
  • Resources
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    • Anxiety toolbox
    • Substance Use
    • Campus Resources
    • Coping with stress
    • Discovering Hope
    • Helpful Links
    • Identity-Based Resources
    • Mindfulness 101
    • Resources for Faculty and Staff
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      • Faculty and Staff Referral Guide
      • Policy on Threats or Harm to Self or Others
      • Quick Tips
      • Report It!
      • Residence Hall Directors Referral Guide
      • Students of Concern
    • Resources for Friends
    • Resources for Students
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      • Baylor Resources
      • Building Relationships
      • First Year of College
      • Interpersonal Violence Resources
      • Loneliness
      • Loss and Grief
      • Maintaining Balance
      • Mental Health Online Screenings
      • Perfectionism
      • Relationship Concerns
      • Sleep Deprivation
      • Stalking
      • Stress Management Tips
      • Suicide Resources
      • What is an Abusive Relationship
    • Self Care
    • Sexual Assault and Interpersonal Violence
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      • Suggestions for Survivors
      • Suggestions for Parents
      • Suggestions for Friends
    • Telehealth Resources
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    • Are You in Crisis?
    • Baylor Telehealth by Academic Live Care
      Back
      • Get Started Here
    • Care Management Services
    • Clinical Services
    • Groups
    • Initial Appointment
    • Medical Nutrition Services
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