HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

Bakersfield Recovery Services

Bakersfield Recovery Services is required by law to maintain the privacy of your health information, provide you with this Notice of its legal duties and privacy practices with respect to your health information, and follow the terms of the current Notice. This Notice applies to all employees, volunteers, contractors, and affiliates associated with Bakersfield Recovery Services.

Uses and Disclosures of Your Health Information

The following categories describe some of the ways Bakersfield Recovery Services may use and disclose your health information.

Treatment

Bakersfield Recovery Services may use your health information to provide you with treatment and services and for treatment activities of other healthcare providers.

Payment

Bakersfield Recovery Services may use your health information for payment activities, including determining coverage, billing, collections, and assisting other healthcare providers with payment activities. Example: Your health information may be released to an insurance provider to obtain pre-authorization or payment for services.

Operations

Bakersfield Recovery Services may use your health information for operational purposes necessary to run its programs, including quality assessments, staff training, compliance activities, audits, and legal services.

Individuals Involved in Your Care or Payment

Bakersfield Recovery Services may disclose health information about you to a family member, friend, or legal guardian involved in your care or payment for your care.

Appointment Reminders

Bakersfield Recovery Services may use and disclose health information to remind you of appointments or scheduled services.

Uses and Disclosures Required or Permitted by Law

Required by Law / Law Enforcement

Health information may be disclosed as required by federal, state, or local law, including workers’ compensation matters or law enforcement requests such as court orders or warrants.

Public Health and Safety

Information may be disclosed to prevent a serious threat to your health or safety or that of others, or for public health activities.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Oversight Agencies

Information may be disclosed to the FDA or oversight agencies for audits, inspections, investigations, or product safety activities.

Lawsuits and Disputes

Health information may be disclosed in response to a court or administrative order, subpoena, or discovery request, when legally required.

Coroners, Medical Examiners, and Funeral Directors

Information may be disclosed to enable these professionals to perform their duties.

National Security and Intelligence Activities

Information may be disclosed to authorized federal officials for national security or protective services.

Military and Veterans

Health information may be disclosed to military authorities if you are a member of the armed forces or reserves.

Any use or disclosure not described in this Notice requires your written authorization, which you may revoke at any time.

Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

You have the following rights regarding your health information. Requests must be made in writing.

Right to Inspect and Copy

You may inspect or obtain a copy of health information used to make decisions about your care, except psychotherapy notes and certain other records. Fees may apply as permitted by law.

Right to Amend

You may request an amendment if you believe information is inaccurate or incomplete. Bakersfield Recovery Services may deny requests under certain legal circumstances.

Right to an Accounting of Disclosures

You may request a list of disclosures made in the past six years, excluding those for treatment, payment, or operations.

Right to Request Restrictions

You may request restrictions on how your information is used or disclosed. Bakersfield Recovery Services is not required to agree to all requests.

Right to Confidential Communications

You may request to be contacted in a specific way or location.

Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice

You may request a paper copy at any time.

Contact for Rights Requests

Changes to This Notice

Bakersfield Recovery Services reserves the right to change this Notice and make the revised Notice effective for all protected health information. Updated notices will be posted at our facilities and online.

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:

Or with:

You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.

Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Client Records

Client records related to alcohol and drug treatment are protected by federal law (42 CFR Part 2). Disclosure is permitted only with written client consent, a court order, or in medical emergencies, research, audit, or program evaluation circumstances.

Federal law does not protect information related to crimes committed at the program, threats of crimes, or suspected child abuse or neglect, which must be reported under state law.

Website Privacy Practices

Bakersfield Recovery Services is committed to protecting the privacy of website visitors. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Personal Information Collection

We may collect information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and referral pages. If you contact us through our website, we may collect your name, phone number, and email address.

This information is used to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Provide services
• Improve our website and programs

Messaging Terms

• Message frequency may vary
• Message and data rates may apply
• Text STOP to opt out
• Text HELP for assistance

Personal Information Sharing

Bakersfield Recovery Services does not sell or rent personal information. Information may be shared:

• As required by law
• To protect safety or legal rights
• With your consent
• During organizational restructuring or asset transfer

SMS consent is never shared for marketing without prior consent.

SMS Terms of Service

By opting into SMS communications, you agree to receive messages related to services, scheduling, reminders, and administrative updates. Message frequency varies. Reply STOP to opt out.

Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and Google Analytics to improve website performance and user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser, though functionality may be affected.

Security

We use industry-standard safeguards, including SSL encryption, to protect your information. No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

California residents have the right to request access to or deletion of personal information, subject to verification.

CCPA Requests

• Email: outreach@jasonsretreat.com (include “California Privacy Request” in the subject line)
• Phone: (661) 325-1817

We do not discriminate against individuals for exercising CCPA rights.

Information Security, Integrity, and Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for services and legal obligations.

Changes to This Policy

Updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

Last Updated: April 1, 2025