Parents and caregivers of minors often have questions regarding information that can be shared with them about their loved one’s mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment. The resources within this section are meant to clarify the rights of both minors and their caregivers when seeking or receiving treatment.
FAQ guidance regarding weather HIPAA prevents professionals working in schools from sharing concerns about a student’s mental health with the parents or law enforcement.
OCR guidance for parents describing when a parent is a child's personal representative and when exceptions may apply that would prevent a parent from accessing medical records.