Privacy Policy & Biblical Counseling
Black River Biblical Counseling & Black River Nurse Consulting
Effective January 1, 2026
Black River Biblical Counseling & Black River Nurse Consulting respects your privacy and is committed to protecting information shared through our website and services.
Information We Collect
We may collect information you provide, including your name, contact information, scheduling information, billing information, and information voluntarily shared during counseling, nursing, lactation, or family-support services. We may also collect basic website information such as cookies, IP address, and analytics.
Use of Information
Information may be used to provide and coordinate services, communicate with you, maintain appropriate records, meet legal and safety requirements, support ACBC Phase 3 supervision, and improve our services.
We do not sell or rent personal information.
Biblical Counseling & Confidentiality
Biblical counseling is Scripture-centered Christian discipleship, not psychotherapy or licensed mental-health treatment.
Information shared during counseling will be treated with care and kept as private as reasonably possible. Absolute confidentiality cannot be guaranteed. Information may be disclosed when required or appropriate for safety concerns, suspected abuse or neglect, legal requirements, pastoral or church involvement, or ACBC supervision and certification.
The limits of confidentiality are explained in the required counseling consent documents before counseling begins.
ACBC Phase 3
Biblical counseling may be provided as part of ACBC Phase 3 certification training. Counselees will receive and complete the applicable ACBC Consent and Confidentiality Form and other required paperwork before counseling begins.
Counseling records may be reviewed for ACBC supervision and certification purposes.
Audio Recording
Sessions may be audio recorded for ACBC supervision and training. A separate Consent to Record Counseling Sessions form will be provided before any recording occurs.
Nursing & Lactation Services
Nursing consultation and lactation education are provided separately by Sarah Zavatchin, RN, BSN, CLC, a Wisconsin-licensed Registered Nurse.
These services are educational and supportive and do not replace individualized medical care, diagnosis, or treatment.
HIPAA & Privacy
HIPAA may apply to certain services depending on the circumstances. Not all services provided through Black River Biblical Counseling & Black River Nurse Consulting are HIPAA-covered services. Applicable privacy laws will be followed where required.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party providers for scheduling, electronic forms, payment processing, email, website hosting, and other business functions.
Emergencies
Our services are not emergency or crisis services.
For a medical or mental-health emergency, call 911 or seek immediate emergency care.
Updates
This policy may be updated periodically. The current version will be posted on this website with the effective date.
Contact
Sarah Zavatchin, RN, BSN, CLC
Wisconsin Registered Nurse
ACBC Phase 3 Biblical Counseling Trainee
Black River Biblical Counseling & Black River Nurse Consulting
theblackriver.customs@gmail.com
www.blackrivernurse.com