Grievances against an Addictions Counselor

Any accredited counselor is required to have a grievance procedure in place. Ask the counselor for a grievance procedure outline. If no outline is available then use these suggestions.

	Using the Code of Ethics as a reference source, detail where you feel that you have been misunderstood or your case mishandled. Avoid angry suggestions and stick to your points based on the code of ethics.
	Make several copies of this grievance and deliver one to the counselor or the counselors supervisor. Larger counseling companies and government agencies will have more detailed options available.

If an occasion occurs where a counselor fails to acknowledge your grievance properly, it is fair to file a grievance with the counselor's accrediting association. The association will usually have a grievance format available provided the member is in good standing with the association

Click here for a listing of these associations and they will advise you as to their particular grievance procedure.

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