The Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity (formerly the Gay & Lesbian Center of Bakersfield) will not use your information for other than research purposes or internal audits. Your information will not be given to anyone without your express written permission. Exceptions are listed in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) guidelines issued by the federal government. Only paid employees and/or authorized interns will be privy to any information regarding your receiving services here through The Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity’s Reducing Isolation through Support and Empowerment (RISE) program.
