Module 4: Coordinating and Integrating Systems

2. Sharing Confidential Treatment Information

All records and communications of a youth who has applied for services or has been diagnosed, treated, or referred for treatment are considered confidential information. Information collected by a juvenile justice screener to determine eligibility to participate in treatment or diagnose substance abuse is also considered confidential (unless solely related to determining eligibility for pretrial release).

This section provides information about Federal and State laws and regulations that govern release of confidential treatment information and when written consent is required to disclose confidential treatment information. Differences between general and juvenile justice releases are highlighted.