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Effective Date: June 27, 2026

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Protecting your privacy is a top priority. This Notice explains how your protected health information (PHI) may be used and disclosed, your rights regarding your health information, and how to obtain additional information.

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Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Simply Peace – Journey to Tranquility, we understand that your health information is personal. We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your protected health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable laws.

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How Your Information May Be Used and Disclosed

Your protected health information may be used for the following purposes:

Treatment

To provide, coordinate, and manage your mental health care and related services.

Payment

To obtain payment for services provided, including submitting claims to your insurance company or coordinating insurance benefits.

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Health Care Operations

To support business activities such as quality improvement, licensing, compliance, recordkeeping, scheduling, and administrative functions necessary to operate the practice.

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Your information may also be disclosed when required or permitted by law, including public health reporting, court orders, law enforcement requests, abuse or neglect reporting, or when necessary to prevent a serious threat to your health or safety or the health and safety of others.

 

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your health records.

• Request corrections to your records.

• Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures.

• Request confidential communications.

• Receive a copy of this Notice.

• Request an accounting of certain disclosures.

• File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

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Website Privacy

This website includes a contact form for general inquiries and appointment requests.

Please do not include confidential medical information, diagnoses, treatment details, or other sensitive health information when submitting your initial inquiry. While reasonable safeguards are used to protect information submitted through this website, electronic communication cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Current clients should use their secure client portal or other approved communication methods for confidential communications.

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Third-Party Services

This practice may use trusted third-party providers, including secure electronic health record systems, scheduling platforms, telehealth providers, payment processors, and HIPAA-compliant technology partners. These providers are required to maintain appropriate privacy and security protections for your information.

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Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to update this Notice at any time. Any revisions will be posted on this page along with an updated effective date.

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Questions or Complaints

If you have questions about this Notice or believe your privacy rights have been violated, please contact:

Arnita S. Patterson, LPC, NCC
Owner/Operator
Simply Peace – Journey to Tranquility

Phone: (330) 974-5943
Email: simplypeace.jt@gmail.com

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If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. Filing a complaint will not affect your care or your right to receive services.