Solace Health Group Clinical Ethics Policy

Last Updated: August 2025

At Solace Health Group, our commitment to ethics shapes every decision and interaction. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of client safety, dignity, and clinical integrity. This policy defines the principles guiding our addiction recovery services.

1. Client Dignity and Autonomy

We respect each client’s right to self-determination in their care. This includes:

  • Informed consent for all services

  • Recognition of personal, cultural, and spiritual values

  • Strict confidentiality protections in line with HIPAA

2. Nonjudgmental, Inclusive Care

We provide equitable support to every client. Our care is:

  • Accessible regardless of race, gender, orientation, or background

  • Free from coercion, punishment, or shame-based practices

  • Grounded in compassion, professionalism, and trauma-informed methods

3. Clinical Oversight and Competency

Our services are delivered only by qualified professionals. We ensure:

  • All staff operate within their legal scope of practice

  • Referrals are made when specialized or higher levels of care are required

  • Medical oversight is provided by a board-certified physician in Addiction Medicine

4. Ethical Communication and Marketing

We are transparent and accurate in all public communication. We:

  • Represent services and staff credentials truthfully

  • Avoid manipulative or fear-based language

  • Review communications for both clinical and ethical accuracy

5. Responsible Service Delivery

We safeguard quality and professionalism in all care. We uphold:

  • Accurate, timely documentation

  • Clear emergency procedures and safety protocols

  • Professional boundaries between staff and clients

Contact for Ethics Concerns

For questions or concerns regarding this policy, contact:

Charles Lyles, CEO
📧 info@solacehealthgroup.com
📞 (949) 763-4717