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DOCUMENT TYPE:
Policy
PURPOSE:
To describe the requirements for treatment authorization.
APPLIES TO:
All eligible KU students who receive services at CAPS.
CAMPUS:
Edwards, Lawrence, Leavenworth, Juniper Gardens, Parsons, Pittsburg, Salina, Topeka, Wichita, Yoder, Medical Center
POLICY STATEMENT:
In order to offer mental health services, CAPS requires authorization for treatment. An eligible student may authorize treatment if the student is at least 18 years old. If an eligible student is under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian’s authorization is required for services beyond the initial visit.
CONSEQUENCES:
Referral to another treatment provider.
CONTACT:
Director, Counseling and Psychological Services
University of Kansas
1200 Schwegler Drive, Room 2100
Lawrence, KS 66045
785-864-2277
APPROVED BY:
Director of Counseling and Psychological Services
APPROVED ON:
2008-04-15
EFFECTIVE ON:
2008-04-15
REVIEW CYCLE:
Annual (As Needed)
CHANGE HISTORY:
03/27/2025: Migration to TeamDynamix from Drupal.
06/25/2018: Updated Contact section.
07/13/2016: Updated to remove gendered pronouns.
04/07/2008: Approved by Michael Lynch Maestas, Ph.D.; reviewed policy.