Mandatory Disclosures for Colorado Providers
Disclosures:
You are entitled to the consent requirements outlined under 2 CO ADC 502-1:21.170.4.
The confidentiality of your individual records, including all medical, mental health, substance use, psychological, and demographic information shall be protected with the applicable state and federal laws and regulations, as provided under 2 CO ADC 502-1:21.170.2.
You understand that your mental health records may not be maintained after the seven-year period for filing a complaint pursuant to Colorado Rev. Stat. 12-245-226 (1)(a)(II)(A).
You further understand, in accordance with Colorado Rev. Stat. 12-245-216:
- You are entitled to receive information about the methods of therapy, the techniques used, the duration of therapy, if known, and the fee structure;
- You may seek a second opinion from another therapist or may terminate therapy at any time;
- In a professional relationship, sexual intimacy is never appropriate and should be reported to the board that licenses, registers, or certifies the licensee, registrant, or certificate holder (located at the right).
- The information provided by youduring therapy sessions is legally confidential in the case of individuals licensed, certified, or registered pursuant to this article 245, except as provided in section 12-245-220 and except for certain legal exceptions that will be identified by the licensee, registrant, or certificate holder should any such situation arise during therapy.
If an unlicensed psychotherapist is involved in your care, you understand that such provider is a psychotherapist listed in the state’s database and is authorized by law to practice psychotherapy in Colorado but is not licensed by the state and is not required to satisfy any standardized educational or testing requirements to obtain a registration from the state.

