Michigan
Mental Health Provider Listserv

 

Privacy Policy​

 

Privacy Policy for Michigan Mental Health Provider Listserv (Email-Only Format)
 Effective Date: July 11, 2025

Connecting Counselors and Therapists Listserv (Michigan Mental Health Provider Listserv) (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is an email-only listserv created to support communication and professional collaboration among licensed mental health providers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information shared through participation in the listserv.

1. Purpose of the Listserv

The email listserv provides a platform for mental health professionals to share referrals, resources, announcements, and engage in professional dialogue. It is a private, moderated group open only to verified participants.

2. Information We Collect

When you subscribe to the listserv, we collect and maintain:

  • Email address (required to receive and send messages)

  • Name and professional credentials (e.g., LCSW, PhD, LMFT, etc.)

  • Licensure details (state(s), license number, and area of practice)

  • Organization or practice affiliation (if applicable)

  • Message content you send to the listserv, including attachments

All information shared via email becomes part of the listserv archive, accessible to current and future members unless removed.

3. How Your Information is Used

We use your information to:

  • Verify eligibility for participation

  • Maintain a secure and trusted professional community

  • Facilitate distribution of member communications via email

  • Share updates relevant to mental health professionals

Your contact and message content will only be used within the scope of the listserv. We do not sell or share member information for commercial purposes.

4. Listserv Message Visibility and Archives

All emails sent to the listserv address are:

  • Automatically distributed to all subscribed members

  • Archived for future access by listserv members (depending on platform settings)

Be mindful that anything you send is visible to the full subscriber list. Do not share any patient-identifying information or Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA.

5. Confidentiality and Professional Conduct

Members must agree to:

  • Maintain the confidentiality of all messages and member information

  • Use the listserv solely for professional purposes

  • Avoid sharing any confidential or identifying client details

  • Use respectful, professional language at all times

Inappropriate use may result in removal from the listserv.

6. Security Measures

While we take steps to keep the listserv restricted to approved members, email communications are inherently less secure than encrypted platforms. Please do not share sensitive data or assume confidentiality beyond professional norms.

7. Third-Party Hosting

This listserv is hosted through Gaggle, and your participation is also subject to that provider’s privacy and data policies. Please review their terms and privacy settings.

8. Opting Out and Data Retention

You may unsubscribe at any time by contacting the listserv administrator or using the unsubscribe link (if available). Message archives and communications may remain accessible to other members unless manually removed.

9. Your Rights

As a member, you may:

  • Request access to the information we hold about you

  • Request corrections to your subscription information

  • Unsubscribe and request that future messages not be archived

For any such requests, contact: admin@connectingcounselorsandtherapists.com

10. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy as needed. Updates will be sent via the listserv and noted by the date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the listserv indicates acceptance of any updates.

11. Contact

For questions, concerns, or to update your subscription, contact:

Connecting Counselors and Therapists Administrator
Lilly Hulyk
admin@connectingcounselorsandtherapists.com