The treatment of mental health issues requires direct interaction with trained healthcare professionals. The information provided on this site is to be used for informational purposes only. It should NOT be used as a substitute for seeking professional care to address mental health issues. Also, this site contains links to outside websites. COPE does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external websites. We are providing these links only as a convenience.

Privacy/Confidentiality

Information transmitted via this website is protected by the same technology that secures standard internet communications. Also, we do not share any information obtained through the use of this website with any organization or individual.

In addition, information obtained from all e-mail transmissions, as well as verbal, written, and in person consultations are treated confidentially. We will not release information about your involvement with the EAP without your signed consent except in the circumstances listed below. It is a requirement of the Law and Professional Ethics that we release information without your consent when:

• You say or do something that seriously threatens your health and safety, such as intent to harm yourself.
• You say or do something that seriously threatens the health or safety of someone else.
• There is reason to suspect abuse or neglect of children or other vulnerable persons.
• Records are court ordered by a judge compelling disclosure.
• You present a clear and present danger to the safety and security of your community, your workplace, your nation.