Privacy Policy — Erskin Psychiatric Services PLLC

Effective Date: June 27, 2026

Erskin Psychiatric Services PLLC

At Erskin Psychiatric Services PLLC, we are deeply committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal and medical information. This page outlines our digital privacy practices and summarizes your rights under federal law.

Website Privacy Policy

Information We Collect and How It Is Used

Any information you voluntarily submit through this website—including your name, email address, phone number, or message text—is used strictly for communication regarding our services, scheduling, and responding to your inquiries. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Important Security Notice Regarding Online Forms

⚠️ Please do not submit confidential medical information, symptoms, or specific health history through our website contact forms.
While our website forms are secure for general inquiries, standard internet communication is not a substitute for a secure, encrypted patient portal. True Protected Health Information (PHI) should only be shared directly with your provider during your consultation or via our HIPAA-compliant client portal.
Website Analytics and Cookies

Like most websites, we may use cookies and basic analytics tools to optimize your browsing experience and understand website traffic. This data is aggregated, completely anonymous, and does not contain any personal or medical identifying information.

Notice of Privacy Practices

Your health and medical information is strictly protected by federal law under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). All Protected Health Information (PHI) managed by Erskin Psychiatric Services PLLC is maintained according to the highest HIPAA security and privacy standards.

Your Patient Rights

Under HIPAA, you hold specific rights regarding your protected health information. You have the right to:

Access Your Records: Receive a physical or electronic copy of your medical and billing records.
Request Amendments: Request a correction to your health record if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.
Request Confidential Communications: Ask us to contact you in a specific way (e.g., home or office phone) or to send mail to a different address.
Accounting of Disclosures: Request a list (an accounting) of the times we have shared your health information, who we shared it with, and why.
File a Complaint: File a formal privacy complaint with us or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if you feel your privacy rights have been violated. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

Full Notice Availability

A complete, comprehensive Notice of Privacy Practices detailing exactly how medical information about you may be used and disclosed will be provided to you for review and electronic signature before your first treatment or intake session begins.

Emergency and Crisis Disclaimer

This website is for informational and scheduling purposes only. It is not monitored 24/7 and is not equipped to handle psychiatric emergencies.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, severe distress, or a medical emergency, please do not wait for a response from this website. Take immediate action:
Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us directly: