Privacy Policy
Notice of Privacy Practices for The Place for Recovery
This notice explains how your protected health information may be used and disclosed, and how you can access that information.
July 1, 2026
The Place for Recovery, LLC is required by federal and state law to maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI) and to give you this notice about our privacy practices, legal duties, and your rights.
If you have questions, contact our Privacy Officer at 717 831 1955, 888 581 5060, fax 717 831 1944, or Info@theplaceforrecovery.com.
Privacy Officer
The Place for Recovery, LLC
4807 Jonestown Road, suite 246, Harrisburg PA 17109
965 Loucks Road #1074, York PA 17404
1500 John F Kennedy Blvd, Suite 450, PMB 107, Philadelphia PA 19102
Phone: 717 831 1955
Phone: 888 581 5060
Fax: 717 831 1944
Email: Info@theplaceforrecovery.com
SMS and mobile information
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
Website disclaimer
The information provided on this website by The Place for Recovery, LLC is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.
Use of this website, including interactions such as reading, commenting, or submitting inquiries, does not establish a patient-provider relationship between you and The Place for Recovery, LLC or any of its healthcare professionals. A formal patient-provider relationship is only established after a thorough evaluation, mutual agreement, and signed consent for treatment.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency or are in crisis, please call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room. For mental health support, you can also reach out to the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling 988.
By using this website, you acknowledge and agree to these terms. For any questions about our policies or services, please contact us directly.
How we use information
Uses and disclosures of health information
We may use and disclose PHI for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.
Treatment
We may use PHI or disclose it to physicians, psychiatrists, licensed therapists, case managers, and other healthcare providers involved in your care.
Example: our staff psychiatrist may discuss medication management with your primary care physician to avoid adverse drug interactions.
Payment
We may use and disclose PHI to obtain payment for services, including billing, claims management, and medical necessity reviews by your insurance plan.
Example: we may send diagnosis and attendance information to your insurer so services can be reimbursed.
Healthcare operations
We may use PHI for quality improvement, staff training, credentialing, accreditation, licensure, and performance review activities.
Example: we may evaluate our therapeutic programs or train interns under strict supervision.
Special protections for psychotherapy notes
Psychotherapy notes are separate notes recorded by a mental health professional documenting or analyzing the contents of a counseling session. HIPAA gives these notes heightened protection.
We must obtain your explicit written authorization before using or disclosing psychotherapy notes, except for ongoing treatment by the originator of the notes, our own mental health training programs, legal defense actions, disclosures required by law, health oversight, or preventing a serious and imminent threat.
Situations where you may agree or object
In some situations we may share information if you do not object, or if we reasonably infer from the circumstances that you do not object.
- Involvement in your care with family members, close friends, or others you identify
- Disaster relief coordination for notifying your family about your location or condition
Without authorization
Permitted and required disclosures
We may use or disclose PHI without your authorization in certain legally permitted or required situations.
Serious threat
To avert a serious and imminent threat to your health or safety or the health and safety of the public.
Abuse or neglect
To report child abuse, neglect, or vulnerable adult abuse to the appropriate authorities.
Public health and oversight
For public health reporting, adverse medication reactions, audits, investigations, inspections, and licensure.
Legal and government functions
In response to lawful court or subpoena requests, for law enforcement purposes, military and national security needs, and workers compensation compliance.
Your rights
Your individual privacy rights
All requests to exercise these rights must be submitted in writing to our Privacy Officer.
Read the full legal document
Open the complete Notice of Privacy Practices in a built-in reader. You can review it here and download the PDF when needed.
Complaints and contact information
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, or if you disagree with a decision about access to your records, you may file a complaint with our clinic or with the federal government. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
File a complaint
The Place for Recovery, LLC
Attn: Privacy Officer
4807 Jonestown Road, suite 246, Harrisburg PA 17109
965 Loucks Road #1074, York PA 17404
1500 John F Kennedy Blvd, Suite 450, PMB 107, Philadelphia PA 19102
Phone: 717 831 1955
Phone: 888 581 5060
Fax: 717 831 1944
Email: Info@theplaceforrecovery.com
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 509F, HHH Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Phone: 1-877-696-6775
Website: hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/