We are committed to creating a strong partnership between parents/guardians and Integrate Health Services staff in order to make a positive difference for your child and family. In order for children and adolescents to feel safe and be able to identify and discuss concerns, they must feel a sense of privacy and some control over the information they share. At Integrate Health Services, it is our responsibility to honour and respect the child or adolescent's confidentiality- this is crucial to developing trust and achieving positive outcomes. We understand that parents/guardians want to be updated regarding the assessment/counselling process and be made aware of any information that would assist them in better supporting their child/adolescent. We will always seek permission from the child / adolescent to share relevant themes or details where it is determined to be in their best interest to do so. Children under the age of 16 require parent/guardian consent in order to access services. In situations where parents are separated or divorced and there is joint custody (even if the child lives only with one parent), both custodial parents must be aware their child is accessing services.