Effective date: November 4, 2026
Purpose
The Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Inc. (CADAS) is a HIPAA-compliant drug and alcohol treatment provider. This policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information, consistent with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and industry text messaging requirements.
Information We Collect
We may collect your name, phone number (including mobile number), email address, mailing address, and protected health information (PHI).
How We Collect Information
- The Contact form on our website (cadas.org/contact)
- The DUI School Registration form on our website (cadas.org/dui-registration)
- Forms completed during intake/orientation when treatment is sought
How We Use Information
Information is kept strictly confidential. We use it for your care or potential care, to respond to your inquiries, and to schedule services. If you consent, we also use it to send text messages as described below.
Text Messaging (SMS)
If you provide your mobile number and check the SMS consent box on our Contact or DUI School Registration form, or sign the SMS opt-in on our intake form, CADAS may use that number to send appointment reminders, program and care updates, and responses to your questions. Consent is optional and is not a condition of receiving services. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP, or reply HELP for help. Message frequency varies, and message and data rates may apply. See our Terms & Conditions for full SMS program terms.
Data Security
PHI is stored on an encrypted system. Only authorized users can access it, and they must use two-factor authentication.
Data Sharing
Contact information and PHI will not be shared with any third party outside CADAS, except as needed for treatment and as permitted by applicable law.
No mobile opt-in information, SMS consent, or phone numbers collected for SMS purposes will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.
Your Rights
You may revoke consent at any time, including SMS consent, by replying STOP.
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your contact information, except where the law prevents it.
Contact Us
Call (423) 756-7644 or visit cadas.org/contact.
