Legal and ethical guidelines

Rainbow connections follows legal and ethical guidelines that are in line with the state of new york and the American counseling ASsociation’s (ACA) code of ethics.

View those documents below.


Rainbow Connections prioritizes the rights of our participants with an understanding of state laws and ethical standards of care. We understand that rural LGBTQ+ youth face a multitude of environments that may impact how they receive support.

  • Some LGBTQ+ youth may not be in a position where they feel safe sharing their gender and sexual identities with those around them, including their guardians, that may be a barrier to accessing supportive mental health care.

    • New York legal guidelines allow a licensed mental health care practitioner to provide outpatient care to minors if the minor voluntarily seeks services, the services are necessary to support the minors well-being, and the guardian is unavailable.


Parental unavailability includes the following:

  • Circumstances such as those where parental involvement would be detrimental to the treatment of the participant.

  • The guardian denies care that is deemed necessary by the provider and participant.

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RAINBOW CONNECTIONS IS HIPaa COMPLIANT

Rainbow Connections follows federal guidelines set forth in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Rainbow Connections ensures that all records are are securely kept for the privacy of our participants.

We offer safe and private consultations to determine how we can best support every participant.

Rainbow Connections ensures that all participants have private and secure access to support, both in person and via technology.e

***Please be mindful of Rainbow Connections ethical and legal limitations to

privacy that include:

  • -The reporting of activity that poses a physical risk to participants and

  • others. Please see our Crisis Management Plan.

  • -Abuse of protected populations (i.e. children, disabled, and elderly).

  • -Third party requirements for payment such as insurance.

  • -The release of information requested in writing by participant.

  • -In the case of a legal subpoena.

Rainbow Connections is aware that rural areas may present incidences of conflict-of-interest in care. Our staff works hard and diligently to respect the rights and privacy of our participants.

Rainbow connections is proud to offer American disability act (ADA) compliant facilities and access.

Let us know how we can support you today!