Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective Date: January 3, 2026

This Notice describes how protected health information (PHI) about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information.

Our Responsibilities

Fa’akasi Family Counseling is required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information and to provide you with this Notice.

How We May Use and Disclose Information

Protected health information may be used or disclosed for:

• Treatment, payment, and health care operations

• As required by law

• To prevent a serious threat to health or safety

Other uses or disclosures will be made only with your written authorization.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to or a copy of your records

• Request corrections to your records

• Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures

• Receive a copy of this Notice

Requests must be submitted in writing.

Telehealth

Electronic communication and telehealth services carry some privacy risks. Reasonable safeguards are used to protect your information.

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with Fa’akasi Family Counseling or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.

Contact Information

Fa’akasi Family Counseling

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Email: Faakasifamilycounselingllc@gmail.com