Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 6, 2026

A Design for Living Foundation (“ADFL,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy of the individuals and families we serve. We are committed to protecting personal information and maintaining confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

ADFL maintains policies and safeguards designed to support HIPAA-compliant privacy and security practices while providing non-clinical peer support services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information shared through our website and peer support services.

1. Our Services

A Design for Living Foundation provides non-clinical peer support, family recovery support, and reentry mentoring services.

Our work is grounded in lived experience and community support.

ADFL does not provide medical treatment, therapy, detoxification services, or licensed clinical rehabilitation programs.

Our services are voluntary and community-based.

2. Non-Clinical Services Disclaimer

A Design for Living Foundation provides peer support services based on lived experience. Our services are non-clinical and are not provided by licensed medical or mental health professionals.

Our peer specialists are not clinicians, and the support provided is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

If you are in need of medical, mental health, or substance use treatment services, we encourage you to seek care from a qualified healthcare provider.

3. Crisis Support Notice

A Design for Living Foundation does not provide crisis intervention or emergency services.

If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please call 911 immediately.

If you are in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, you can call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) for immediate support.

4. Resource Navigation and Referrals

We may assist individuals by providing information, referrals, and guidance to external services such as treatment providers, housing resources, or employment programs.

However, A Design for Living Foundation:

• Does not guarantee placement or acceptance into any external program
• Does not endorse or certify specific providers
• Is not responsible for the services provided by third-party organizations

5. Confidentiality and Communication

We respect the privacy of all individuals we serve.

Peer support interactions are confidential to the extent permitted by law; however, they are not protected by HIPAA in the same way as clinical services.

Information may be shared if:

• There is a risk of harm to the individual or others
• Disclosure is required by law

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information shared through communication with our team.

6. Non-Discrimination and Voluntary Participation

A Design for Living Foundation provides services without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or background.

Participation in our services is completely voluntary.

Individuals may choose to discontinue services at any time.

7. Information We Collect

We may collect certain information when individuals interact with our website or participate in peer support services.

1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

This may include:

• Name
• Phone number
• Email address
• Information submitted through website contact forms or chat tools
• General information shared during peer support conversations

1. Service Documentation

If you participate in peer support services, ADFL may maintain basic records such as:

• Session summaries
• Participation notes
• Service planning information
• Communication logs

We collect only the information reasonably necessary to support services and program coordination.

8. How We Use Your Information

Information collected may be used to:

• Provide non-clinical peer support services
• Coordinate scheduling and follow-up
• Maintain internal program documentation
• Improve service quality and program operations
• Comply with grant reporting and program oversight requirements
• Respond to inquiries submitted through our website

ADFL does not use personal information for medical diagnosis or clinical treatment purposes.

9. Information Sharing

ADFL does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Information may be shared only in limited circumstances such as:

• When you provide written authorization
• When disclosure is required by law
• When necessary to help prevent serious harm
• When required for grant reporting or funding compliance (in aggregated or de-identified form)
• When appropriate and authorized, limited information may be shared with approved community partners to help coordinate peer support services.

ADFL maintains safeguards intended to support HIPAA-compliant handling of protected information when applicable.

10. Records & Security

ADFL maintains electronic records for administrative and documentation purposes.

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

While we take privacy and security seriously, no method of electronic communication or data storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

11. Website Data & Analytics

Our website may automatically collect limited non-identifying information, including:

• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the site

This information helps us improve website functionality and user experience.

12. SMS & Text Messaging

If you provide your phone number and opt in to receive communications, you may receive:

• Service updates
• Appointment reminders
• Peer support follow-up communication

ADFL does not sell or share mobile phone numbers for marketing purposes.

You may opt out of text messaging communications at any time by replying “STOP.”

13. Your Rights

You may request to:

• Review information we maintain about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Withdraw consent for communication (where applicable)

To submit a request, please contact us using the information below.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled, please contact:

A Design for Living Foundation

Phone: 267-848-9744

Website: https://adflfoundation.org

Email: adfl.manager@gmail.com

15. Updates to This Policy

ADFL may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the updated effective date listed above.