Mission & Ethics
Our Mission
At the GW Meltzer Center: Psychological and Community-Based Services, all of our services are designed to be culturally sensitive and compassionate for all clients and to reflect high standards of professional ethics and competence. The center does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, culture, gender, ethnicity, documentation status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, socioeconomic status, veteran status or age. We value the differences and similarities among people, and respect the multiple identities of clients and communities with whom we work.
Ethics and Confidentiality Policy
The Meltzer Center ensures strict confidentiality and operates under the ethical guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The Privacy Rule of HIPAA governs the use and disclosure of individually identifiable patient-client health information if such information has not been de-identified (redacted) in accordance with specific, strict provisions of the Privacy Rule. This means that under most circumstances, your information cannot be revealed without your formal written consent.
The George Washington University Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences has been accredited by the APA since April 1, 1970. For more information on our accreditation status, you may contact the APA:
APA Committee on Accreditation
750 First St. NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
202-336-5979