Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective or Revision Date: February 14th 2026

1. Introduction
True Heights Treatment, PLLC (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of your health information. This Notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. We are required to maintain the privacy of your health information and to provide you with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.

2. What Is “Protected Health Information” (“PHI”)?

Protected Health Information (PHI) includes information about your health condition, treatment, and payment that can identify you. This includes information recorded in any form.

3. Special Federal Rules for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Records

Some records related to Substance Use Disorder treatment are afforded additional confidentiality protections under federal law 42 CFR Part 2 (“Part 2”). Those protections generally prohibit us from using or disclosing your SUD records except as permitted by federal law or with your explicit written consent.

Under Part 2:

  • We must protect the confidentiality of your SUD treatment records.
  • Part 2 information may not be disclosed or used in any civil, criminal, administrative, or legislative proceedings against you unless authorized in writing or compelled by court order consistent with Part 2.

This Notice reflects updates required by federal law that become effective February 16, 2026.

4. How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI

We may use or disclose your PHI for the following purposes:

  • Treatment: We may share PHI with healthcare providers involved in your care.
  • Payment: We may use PHI to obtain payment from your health plan or other payers.
  • Healthcare Operations: We may use PHI for quality improvement, training, and administrative tasks.

Except as listed above or as otherwise permitted by law, we require your signed authorization for any other uses or disclosures of PHI.

5. Uses and Disclosures Requiring Authorization

We will obtain your written authorization for:

  • Marketing communications that are paid for by external parties.
  • Most disclosures of psychotherapy notes.
  • Any other use or disclosure not described in this Notice.

You may revoke your authorization in writing at any time.

6. Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

You have the right to:

  • Inspect and copy your PHI.
  • Receive an accounting of disclosures.
  • Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures.
  • Request confidential communications by alternate means or locations.
  • Amend incorrect or incomplete information.
  • Obtain a paper or electronic copy of this Notice.

7. Complaints

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

8. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Notice or to request copies of your PHI, contact:

True Heights Treatment, PLLC
Phone: (708) 248-7039
Email: info@trueheightstx.org
Address: 222 Vollmer Rd, Suite LC, Chicago Heights, IL 60411