This includes a through assessment of the person's strengths, needs, abilities and preferences. Assumptions of growth and developmental models undergird are interventions. These are the mechanisms by which we encourage autonomous functioning and personal empowerment. Confidentiality must be respected. Many people do not seek services, or terminate services because of fears over confidentiality.
Confidentiality is the law.
The laws and professional licensure rules governing disclosure are very definitive and comprehensive. Persons categorically receive confidential services at Eastway. The rights of parents of minor children must also be honored, thus Eastway provides services to minors without parental consent only for an initial encounter. All of us are likely to be recovering from something. Recovery occurs in stages.