Any information, whether or not recorded, relating to services provided to an identifiable individual by a mental health facility is confidential and may not be disclosed except as authorized by law.
Information may be disclosed:
with the written consent of the client or a legally responsible person acting on behalf of the client;
to the client or a legally responsible person acting on behalf of the client unless disclosure would be injurious to the client’s physical or mental well-being;
for the purpose of filing involuntary commitment or guardianship proceedings if in the client’s best interest;
to coordinate a client’s care and treatment;
when there is an imminent danger to the health or safety of the client or another person or a likelihood that a felony or violent misdemeanor will be committed; or
as otherwise permitted under G.S. 122C-53 through 122C-56.
Information must be disclosed:
in response to a court order compelling disclosure;
to the extent necessary to comply with state laws requiring the reporting of abuse or neglect of children or disabled adults;
as required by other federal or state laws.