Counseling & Mental Health Services

Results: 92

• Adolescent/Youth Counseling (4)
  RP-1400.8000-050

  Adolescent/Youth Counseling

  RP-1400.8000-050
  
  Programs that specialize in the treatment of adolescents, usually age 12 or 13 through 17, who have adjustment problems, behavior problems, emotional disturbance, a personality disorder or incipient mental illness. The programs may help youth troubled by low self-esteem, social isolation, peer pressure, bullying, school performance issues, truancy, anger management issues, family problems, grief and loss, sexual promiscuity, sexually transmitted disease, alcohol or drug addiction, eating disorders, oppositional and defiant behaviors, depression and anxiety, suicidal thoughts or other difficult issues.
• Adolescent/Youth Counseling for Teenage Drug Abusers (1)
  RP-1400.8000-050 * YF-8000.1800-850

  Adolescent/Youth Counseling * Teenage Drug Abusers

  RP-1400.8000-050 * YF-8000.1800-850
  
  

  Programs that specialize in the treatment of adolescents, usually age 12 or 13 through 17, who have adjustment problems, behavior problems, emotional disturbance, a personality disorder or incipient mental illness. The programs may help youth troubled by low self-esteem, social isolation, peer pressure, bullying, school performance issues, truancy, anger management issues, family problems, grief and loss, sexual promiscuity, sexually transmitted disease, alcohol or drug addiction, eating disorders, oppositional and defiant behaviors, depression and anxiety, suicidal thoughts or other difficult issues.

  Children and adolescents who have a drug dependency or abuse problem.

• Adult Psychiatric Hospitals (1)
  RM-3300.6500-050

  Adult Psychiatric Hospitals

  RM-3300.6500-050
  
  Institutions whose primary function is to provide diagnostic and long or short-term treatment services for adults, including older adults, who have acute psychiatric disorders, require hospitalization for maximum benefit, and who may be a threat to themselves, to their families or to others if left in the community or placed in a less restrictive treatment setting. Services may include a comprehensive evaluation; 24-hour care in a supportive, therapeutic environment; counseling for the patient and family; adjunctive therapies, as needed; medication, if required; and an aftercare program following discharge.
• Anger Management (1)
  RP-1400.8000-070

  Anger Management

  RP-1400.8000-070
  
  Programs that provide educational and/or therapeutic opportunities for people who are interested in or who need to learn how to deal with their anger in a positive, functional way. Participants may include people who internalize their anger as well as those who act it out verbally or in behavior toward friends, family, children, employers or other people in their lives. Included are court-ordered and voluntary programs for people who are involved in domestic violence or child abuse as well as general workshops for people who are uncomfortable with the way they express their anger.
• Applied Behavioral Analysis (1)
  LR-0450.0500

  Applied Behavioral Analysis

  LR-0450.0500
  
  Programs that offer therapeutic interventions for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders that are based on the theory of applied behavior analysis that behavior rewarded is more likely to be repeated than behavior ignored. The therapy is designed to teach skills, from basic ones such as sleeping and dressing to more involved ones such as social interaction, but is also used to correct inappropriate repetitive, aggressive and/or dangerous behaviors that are associated with autism. Skills are broken down into small steps and taught one simple step at a time. When a task has been successfully completed, a reward is offered, reinforcing the behavior or task. Also available are intensive ABA programs in which children and adults with autism may work for 30 to 40 hours a week, one-on-one with a trained professional.
• Behavioral Learning Therapy (3)
  RD-1000

  Behavioral Learning Therapy

  RD-1000
  
  Programs that specialize in providing therapeutic interventions that are based on the principle that most disorders are learned ways of behaving that are maladaptive and consequently can be best modified in more adaptive directions through relearning. Treatment focuses directly on modifying the individual's troublesome behaviors without reference to introspection, mental processes and contents, or analysis of the origins of the problem.
• Bereavement and Grief Counseling (1)
  RP-1400.8000-100

  Bereavement and Grief Counseling

  RP-1400.8000-100
  
  Programs that provide emotional support, problem-solving assistance, information and guidance for people who have recently experienced a loss, such as the death of a loved one, divorce or separation. Included are counseling programs for widows and widowers, children who have lost a parent, parents who have lost a child and people who are in other similar situations.
• Brain Injury Assessment (1)
  LF-4900.1200

  Brain Injury Assessment

  LF-4900.1200
  
  Programs that conduct medical tests to determine the extent of brain injuries and the type of treatment and rehabilitation that are needed. Brain injuries may be hereditary, congenital, degenerative or acquired. Acquired brain injuries include central nervous system injury from physical trauma (traumatic brain injuries), anoxia or hypoxic episodes and allergic conditions, toxic substances, and other acute medical/clinical incidents.
• Burnout (1)
  YF-3000.1390

  Burnout

  YF-3000.1390
  
  A type of psychological stress that most frequently arises in the context of employment but can also occur in home care situations and other stressful settings. Burnout is characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion, lack of enthusiasm and motivation, feelings of ineffectiveness and alienation, and impaired performance which mainly affects everyday tasks at work, at home or when caring for family members. Strategies for preventing and managing burnout include employing assertiveness techniques, improving problem solving and decision making skills, clarifying personal values and setting realistic personal goals, learning and using coping mechanisms to deal with emotions, ensuring oneself adequate relaxation and recreation, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and minimizing stressors at work and at home.
• Caregiver Counseling (1)
  RP-1400.8000-145

  Caregiver Counseling

  RP-1400.8000-145
  
  Programs that provide emotional support, information and guidance in individual and/or group settings for family members, friends, significant others, non-familial caregivers or attendants who are caring for someone who has a serious illness or disability or who is elderly and increasingly unable to provide for his or her own care, and are feeling overwhelmed by their responsibilities and the effect that their caregiving role has had on their lives.
• Child Abuse Counseling (1)
  RP-1400.8000-020.15

  Child Abuse Counseling

  RP-1400.8000-020.15
  
  Programs that provide therapeutic interventions for individuals and/or families who are experiencing child abuse including abandonment, neglect, or emotional, physical or sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, or other family or extended family member whom the child trusts and who is in a position of power over the child. Counseling is offered in a variety of settings and may include individual, conjoint, family and group therapy sessions for the child, the abusing or non-abusing parent(s) and siblings. Separate sessions may be available for young children who have been victimized and for older children in their teens.
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2)
  RP-6400.1500

  Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

  RP-6400.1500
  
  Programs that are staffed by licensed physicians who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of thinking, feeling and behavior affecting children, adolescents and their families. Services include an assessment that involves a detailed exploration of current concerns about the child or adolescent's emotional or behavioral problems, physical health and development, history of parental care (including possible abuse), family relationships and any history of parental/familial mental illness; and a variety of treatment options that may include psychotherapy, medication and/or consultation with other physicians or professionals from schools, juvenile courts, social agencies or other community organizations.
• Child Care Mental Health Consultation Programs (1)
  PH-2360.1500

  Child Care Mental Health Consultation Programs

  PH-2360.1500
  
  Programs that provide problem-solving consultation and advice for parents and child care providers to support children who are experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges in their child care setting that put them at risk for losing access to their child care. The program aims to ensure the success of all children in child care and increase the number of families and child care providers who effectively nurture the social and emotional development of young children in licensed child care programs. Services include observation and assessment, home visits, child care site visits, behavior management strategies for the child care setting and the home, adaptations in the child care environment, team planning and community referrals, and staff training. The programs differ from community to community in a number of ways including the type of services provided (behavioral-oriented versus therapy-oriented), the credentials of professionals providing the service (licensed therapists, behaviorists, early childhood specialists/educators), and the degree to which they work individually with children and families. They are generally implemented within a collaborative relationship between local community mental health agencies and local/regional child care resource and referral association offices, though other organizations may also be involved.
• Children's/Adolescent Psychiatric Hospitals (1)
  RM-3300.6500-150

  Children's/Adolescent Psychiatric Hospitals

  RM-3300.6500-150
  
  Institutions whose primary function is to provide diagnostic and long or short-term treatment services for children and adolescents from infancy through age 17 who have acute psychiatric disorders, require hospitalization for maximum benefit, and who may be a threat to themselves, to their families or to others if left in the community or placed in a less restrictive treatment setting. Services may include a comprehensive evaluation; 24-hour care in a supportive, therapeutic environment; counseling for the patient and family; adjunctive therapies, as needed; medication, if required; and an aftercare program following discharge.
• Combat Stress (1)
  YF-5000.1480

  Combat Stress

  YF-5000.1480
  
  An expected and predictable reaction to combat experiences that is characterized by hyperstartle reactions (an exaggerated response to something like a loud noise), hypervigilance, problems concentrating, flashbacks, nightmares, sleep problems, depression, irritability and other difficulties that affect thought processes, emotions, behavior and physical health. While they sound negative, some combat reactions are actually considered adaptive, notably hyperstartle and hypervigilance. Combat stress reaction is generally short-term and should not be confused with acute stress disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, or other long-term disorders attributable to combat stress, although any of these may commence as a combat stress reaction. Symptoms that continue for an extended period of time (weeks or months), become increasingly worse or include violent or self-destructive behavior require immediate medical evaluation and assistance.
• Community Mental Health Agencies (1)
  RM-6500.1500

  Community Mental Health Agencies

  RM-6500.1500
  
  Community-based outpatient facilities that offer individual, group, conjoint and family counseling, therapy groups, medication and other mental health services for community residents, especially those who are indigent, who have acute or chronic psychiatric disorders or who may be experiencing difficulty resolving personal or interpersonal conflicts or making personal adjustments to stressful life situations such as separation, divorce, loss of a spouse or a child, poor health, unemployment, family violence, delinquency or substance abuse. Included may be city and county-operated and nonprofit facilities.
• Counseling Approaches (1)
  RD

  Counseling Approaches

  RD
  
  Programs that specialize in providing treatment services which represent a particular theoretical orientation or incorporate specialized techniques, methods or practices for people who have mental, emotional or social problems.
• Counseling Services (46)
  RP-1400

  Counseling Services

  RP-1400
  
  Programs that provide guidance and support in resolving personal, social or psychological problems through an interactive process that encourages patients to make maximum use of their assets, strengthen effective existing defenses while eliminating those that are maladaptive, gain insight into conscious or unconscious conflicts, modify their goals and make other decisions that will help them improve their personal and interpersonal functioning and deal effectively with troubling situations in their lives.
• Counseling Settings (1)
  RF

  Counseling Settings

  RF
  
  Programs that modify the way their therapeutic sessions are structured in order to best meet the individual needs of people who have mental, emotional or social problems or are having difficulty coping with a particular life situation. Included are programs that offer individual, group, family or conjoint counseling, peer counseling, helpline counseling or counseling via the Internet; or which provide self-help materials that are intended to be used in lieu of in-person counseling or other forms of treatment.
• Counseling/Information Support Volunteer Opportunities (1)
  PX-1800

  Counseling/Information Support Volunteer Opportunities

  PX-1800
  
  Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills, experience and, in some cases, licensing, who are willing to work on a voluntary basis without remuneration providing information about and referral to local service providers that can meet a particular individual's needs; or emotional support, problem-solving assistance, information and guidance for people who are having difficulty in coping with a traumatic experience or a personal relationship, struggling with substance abuse or in making the adjustments that are required by their particular stage in life.
• Crisis Intervention (49)
  RP-1500

  Crisis Intervention

  RP-1500
  
  Programs that provide immediate assistance for people who are in acute emotional distress; who are or perceive themselves to be in life-threatening situations; who are a danger to themselves or to others; or who are hysterical, frightened or otherwise unable to cope with a problem that requires immediate action. The objective of crisis intervention is to defuse the critical nature of the situation, ensure the person's safety, and return the individual to a state of equilibrium in which he or she is capable of identifying and seeking solutions to the problem.
• Crisis Intervention for At Risk Youth (1)
  RP-1500 * YJ-0500.0500

  Crisis Intervention * At Risk Youth

  RP-1500 * YJ-0500.0500
  
  

  Programs that provide immediate assistance for people who are in acute emotional distress; who are or perceive themselves to be in life-threatening situations; who are a danger to themselves or to others; or who are hysterical, frightened or otherwise unable to cope with a problem that requires immediate action. The objective of crisis intervention is to defuse the critical nature of the situation, ensure the person's safety, and return the individual to a state of equilibrium in which he or she is capable of identifying and seeking solutions to the problem.

  Youth who, because of their economic, environmental or family situation, a health problem or disability or past behavior, are considered more likely than others to be affected by or become involved in child abuse or neglect, substance abuse, juvenile delinquency, gang behavior, adolescent pregnancy, truancy, unemployment and other problems which threaten their health, safety and/or personal development.

• Crisis Intervention Hotlines/Helplines (1)
  RP-1500.1400

  Crisis Intervention Hotlines/Helplines

  RP-1500.1400
  
  Programs that provide immediate access to support and advice for people who are in distress with the objective of defusing the emotional impact of the crisis, ensuring the person's safety and helping the person to take the next steps toward resolving the problem. Hotlines/helplines are generally staffed by trained volunteers who are available via the telephone, email, live chat, texting and/or instant message (IM).
• Crisis Intervention Volunteer Opportunities (1)
  PX-1800.1500-100

  Crisis Intervention Volunteer Opportunities

  PX-1800.1500-100
  
  Mental health hotlines, crisis lines or other crisis intervention programs that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to handle inquiries from people who are in acute emotional distress; who are or perceive themselves to be in life-threatening situations; who are a danger to themselves or to others; or who are hysterical, frightened or otherwise unable to cope with a problem that requires immediate action.
• Dance Therapy (1)
  RP-8000.1700

  Dance Therapy

  RP-8000.1700
  
  Programs that offer a form of therapy which helps individuals with mental, physical or developmental disabilities, substance abuse disorders, chronic health conditions or other problems achieve self-expression and emotional release through folk dancing, ballroom dancing, exercising to music and other rhythmic motor activities. The objective of dance therapy is to further the emotional, cognitive, social and physical integration of the individual.
• Dementia Management (18)
  LT-1750.1700

  Dementia Management

  LT-1750.1700
  
  Programs that offer any of a variety of therapeutic approaches which are intended to maximize the existing cognitive functioning of people who have Alzheimer's disease, Pick's disease or other forms of cognitive impairment. Interventions include structured activities and exercises that are designed for people who have a short attention span and require extra verbal and visual stimulation with the objective of enhancing the individual's perception of the environment, promoting trust, reducing anxiety, avoiding overstimulation and maximizing communication skills.
• Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics (2)
  LV-6800.1800

  Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

  LV-6800.1800
  
  Programs that are staffed by specialists who provide comprehensive care from infancy through young adulthood for individuals with learning disorders; attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and associated conditions; autism spectrum disorders; tics, Tourette syndrome, and other habit disorders; regulatory disorders such as sleep disorders, feeding problems, discipline difficulties, complicated toilet-training issues, enuresis (bedwetting), and encopresis (soiling); developmental disabilities; delayed development in speech, language, motor skills and thinking ability; or behavioral and developmental problems that complicate other pediatric chronic illnesses and disabling conditions.
• Drama Therapy (1)
  RP-8000.1750

  Drama Therapy

  RP-8000.1750
  
  Programs that offer a form of therapy which uses improvisation, role-play, mime, puppetry, storytelling and other theatrical techniques to help individuals with mental, physical or developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, chronic health conditions or other problems explore painful life experiences through an indirect approach. Drama therapy helps people solve a problem, achieve a catharsis, delve into truths about themselves, explore and transcend unhealthy patterns of interaction, gain insight and achieve personal growth through identification with a character in a story and the ability to access emotional and psychological problems through metaphor.
• Faith Based Counseling (2)
  RD-1900

  Faith Based Counseling

  RD-1900
  
  Programs that specialize in providing therapeutic interventions which focus on helping people relate to and resolve their problems and concerns in the context of their religious/spiritual beliefs. Services are typically provided by ministers, rabbis, priests, imams or lay representatives of a religious tradition who integrate modern psychological thought and methods with traditional religious training. Included are pastoral counseling programs which are offered in a variety of settings including pastoral counseling centers, inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities and in private practice; chaplaincy services where non-denominational clerics are attached to a secular institution such as a hospital, prison, military unit, school, business, police department, fire department, university or private chapel; and other religious counseling disciplines.
• Families/Friends of Individuals With Mental Health Disorders Support Groups (1)
  PN-8100.2000-500

  Families/Friends of Individuals With Mental Health Disorders Support Groups

  PN-8100.2000-500
  
  Mutual support groups whose members are the spouses, partners, parents, children, siblings, friends or significant others of people who of people who have clinically significant behavioral or psychological problems, whose own patterns of personal, social and familial coping have been significantly affected by ongoing interaction with and concern about the individual. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet, and provide an opportunity for participants to share information, practical tips for daily living and encouragement about related issues.
• Families/Friends of Suicides (1)
  YJ-8000

  Families/Friends of Suicides

  YJ-8000
  
  The parents, children, spouses, partners, friends or other relatives or significant others of people who have taken their own lives, whose patterns of personal, social and familial coping have been significantly affected by the event and the ongoing impact on their lives.
• Family Based Services (12)
  PH-2360

  Family Based Services

  PH-2360
  
  Programs that provide a wide variety of social services that are designed to support healthy family development, improve the family's ability to resolve problems (such as poverty, unemployment, ill health, homelessness, substandard housing, educational difficulties, substance abuse, adolescent pregnancy, delinquency and physical and developmental problems) and prevent the need for unnecessary placement of children in foster care, group homes, inpatient substance abuse or mental health treatment programs, residential training schools or other alternative environments when family problems reach crisis proportions. Services may include home visiting services that focus on public health issues (especially prenatal), mental health and substance abuse counseling, home management instruction, success in a child care setting, parenting skills development, stress management, tutoring, pregnancy awareness and AIDS awareness; may be available to the community at large, to families at risk for dissolution or those currently in crisis; and may be offered by a single agency or a coalition of agencies that have agreed to provide services according to a coordinated case plan.
• Family Counseling (5)
  RF-2000

  Family Counseling

  RF-2000
  
  Programs that offer therapeutic sessions that focus on the system of relationships and communication patterns among family members and which attempt to modify those relationships and patterns to achieve greater harmony. The therapist focuses on the family as a unit rather than concentrating on one of the members who is singled out as the person in need of treatment.
• Family Counseling for Active Military (1)
  RF-2000 * YN-0500

  Family Counseling * Active Military

  RF-2000 * YN-0500
  
  

  Programs that offer therapeutic sessions that focus on the system of relationships and communication patterns among family members and which attempt to modify those relationships and patterns to achieve greater harmony. The therapist focuses on the family as a unit rather than concentrating on one of the members who is singled out as the one in need of treatment.

  The enlisted men, women and officers who are currently serving in one of the branches of the armed forces.

• Family Counseling for At Risk Families (3)
  RF-2000 * YJ-0500.0300

  Family Counseling * At Risk Families

  RF-2000 * YJ-0500.0300
  
  

  Programs that offer therapeutic sessions that focus on the system of relationships and communication patterns among family members and which attempt to modify those relationships and patterns to achieve greater harmony. The therapist focuses on the family as a unit rather than concentrating on one of the members who is singled out as the one in need of treatment.

  Families who, because of their economic or environmental situation or history or a health problem or disability, are considered more likely than others to follow a generational pattern of self-destructive behavior, criminal activity, gang involvement, substance abuse, child abuse, welfare dependency, chronic unemployment, homelessness, unwanted pregnancy and other problems which threaten the health, safety and/or personal development of family members.

• Family Counseling for Families of Military Personnel/Veterans (1)
  RF-2000 * YJ-2050

  Family Counseling * Families of Military Personnel/Veterans

  RF-2000 * YJ-2050
  
  

  Programs that offer therapeutic sessions that focus on the system of relationships and communication patterns among family members and which attempt to modify those relationships and patterns to achieve greater harmony. The therapist focuses on the family as a unit rather than concentrating on one of the members who is singled out as the one in need of treatment.

  The parents, children or spouses of people who are on active duty with one of the branches of the armed forces, who have retired from the armed forces following a military career, or who have been honorably discharged as veterans of military service. Included are families of deceased veterans.

• Family Counseling Agencies (1)
  RM-6500.2000

  Family Counseling Agencies

  RM-6500.2000
  
  Outpatient facilities that offer a variety of counseling services for individuals, couples, families and extended family groups who may be experiencing difficulty resolving personal or interpersonal conflicts or making personal adjustments to stressful life situations such as separation, divorce, widowhood, loss of a child, poor health, unemployment, family violence, delinquency or substance abuse.
• Gambling Addiction Counseling (1)
  RP-1400.8000-250

  Gambling Addiction Counseling

  RP-1400.8000-250
  
  Programs that provide emotional support, information and guidance for people who are having difficulty controlling their compulsion to gamble, and for their families. Some programs may include a financial counseling and/or management component which helps individuals deal with issues related to their spending and accumulated debt.
• General Counseling Services (3)
  RP-1400.2500

  General Counseling Services

  RP-1400.2500
  
  Programs that provide emotional support, information and guidance to help people resolve whatever personal or interpersonal difficulties they are experiencing. The counselor can address any issue that is troubling the individual, but does not specialize in the treatment of any particular problem area.
• General Crisis Intervention Hotlines (1)
  RP-1500.1400-250

  General Crisis Intervention Hotlines

  RP-1500.1400-250
  
  Programs that provide immediate assistance for people who are emotionally distressed with the objective of defusing the crisis, ensuring the person's safety and helping the person to take the next immediate steps toward resolving the problem. General crisis intervention hotlines are available to anyone who is experiencing a crisis rather than focusing on people with particular types of problems such as domestic violence, mental health or child abuse. Hotline staff are often trained volunteers who are available via telephone, email, chat and/or text.
• General Mental Health Information/Education (1)
  RR-5150.2500

  General Mental Health Information/Education

  RR-5150.2500
  
  Programs that improve the public's understanding of mental health and mental illness and help people make choices which promote personal mental health, take advantage of opportunities for early detection, develop an awareness of available treatment options and support their ability to deal with mental health problems when they arise. General mental health information/education programs provide information about a wide variety of mental health related diagnoses rather than specializing in a particular area; and may develop and disseminate materials whose objective is to dispel misconceptions about the nature of mental illness, marshal support for people who have a psychiatric disability or behavioral issue and help to remove the stigma that is often associated with mental illness.
• General Psychiatry (1)
  RP-6400.2500

  General Psychiatry

  RP-6400.2500
  
  Programs that are staffed by licensed physicians who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders including anxiety, depression, psychoses, sexual dysfunction, adjustment reactions and substance abuse. Psychiatric treatment involves a full mental and physical health evaluation and an individualized treatment plan which may include psychotherapy, medication and other interventions which help patients and their families cope with their illness. General psychiatry applies broadly to all populations with mental disabilities rather than offering more specialized services to specific target groups.
• General Psychiatry for Youth (1)
  RP-6400.2500 * YB-9500

  General Psychiatry * Youth

  RP-6400.2500 * YB-9500
  
  Programs that are staffed by licensed physicians who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders including anxiety, depression, psychoses, sexual dysfunction, adjustment reactions and substance abuse. Psychiatric treatment involves a full mental and physical health evaluation and an individualized treatment plan which may include psychotherapy, medication and other interventions which help patients and their families cope with their illness. General psychiatry applies broadly to all populations with mental disabilities rather than offering more specialized services to specific target groups. * Individuals who are younger than age 18.
• Group Counseling (3)
  RF-2500

  Group Counseling

  RF-2500
  
  Programs that offer therapist-facilitated collective treatment sessions in which unrelated groups of individuals, couples or families discuss their attitudes, feelings and problems and, with input from other members of the group, attempt to achieve greater self and interpersonal understanding and adjustment and explore solutions to their problems.
• Health/Disability Related Counseling (2)
  RP-1400.8000-300

  Health/Disability Related Counseling

  RP-1400.8000-300
  
  Programs that provide emotional support, information and guidance in a variety of settings for individuals who have a disability; who are concerned about or have any of a variety of illnesses, including those that may ultimately be fatal; or who have experienced the disabling or disfiguring effects of an illness, injury or surgery. The counseling may deal with the realities of having a disability or being ill, coping with their illness/disability, life adjustments required by their situation, and helping them evaluate their alternatives and make personal choices that will maximize their ability to function independently. Included are programs that provide counseling for individuals who have a family history of a particular health condition or disability and need assistance in coping with the emotional problems that are associated with having or being at risk for developing the condition.
• Individual Counseling (6)
  RF-3300

  Individual Counseling

  RF-3300
  
  Programs that offer personal therapeutic sessions in which the therapist works on a one-to-one basis with clients to help them resolve their mental, emotional or social problems.
• Individual Counseling for Addiction/Dependency Issues (1)
  RF-3300 * YZ-0150

  Individual Counseling * Addiction/Dependency Issues

  RF-3300 * YZ-0150
  
  

  Programs that offer personal therapeutic sessions in which the therapist works on a one-to-one basis with clients to help them resolve their mental, emotional or social problems.

  Programs that provide information and/or services that deal generally with the topic of addiction/dependency.

• Individual Counseling for Adult Sexual Abuse Survivors / Sexually Abused Children (1)
  RF-3300 * YX-0300.0600 * YX-0500.8000

  Individual Counseling * Adult Sexual Abuse Survivors / Sexually Abused Children

  RF-3300 * YX-0300.0600 * YX-0500.8000
  
  

  Programs that offer personal therapeutic sessions in which the therapist works on a one-to-one basis with clients to help them resolve their mental, emotional or social problems.

  Individuals age 18 and older who have been raped or otherwise sexually assaulted or adults who, as children, were victims of incest.

  Individuals younger than age 18 who have been sexually assaulted by a family member, acquaintance or stranger or who have been subjected to sexual exploitation in the form of child prostitution or child pornography.

• Individual Counseling for At Risk Youth (1)
  RF-3300 * YJ-0500.0500

  Individual Counseling * At Risk Youth

  RF-3300 * YJ-0500.0500
  
  

  Programs that offer personal therapeutic sessions in which the therapist works on a one-to-one basis with clients to help them resolve their mental, emotional or social problems.

  Youth who, because of their economic, environmental or family situation, a health problem or disability or past behavior, are considered more likely than others to be affected by or become involved in child abuse or neglect, substance abuse, juvenile delinquency, gang behavior, adolescent pregnancy, truancy, unemployment and other problems which threaten their health, safety and/or personal development.

• Individual Counseling for Depression (2)
  RF-3300 * YF-5000.5050-170

  Individual Counseling * Depression

  RF-3300 * YF-5000.5050-170
  
  

  Programs that offer personal therapeutic sessions in which the therapist works on a one-to-one basis with clients to help them resolve their mental, emotional or social problems.

  A mental state of depressed mood that is characterized by feelings of sadness, despair and discouragement. Depression ranges from normal feelings of the blues through chronic depression (dysthymia) to major depression. In many ways, it resembles the grief and mourning that follow bereavement including feelings of low self esteem, guilt and self reproach, withdrawal from interpersonal contact and physical symptoms such as eating and sleep disturbances.

• Individual Counseling for Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans / Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans (1)
  RF-3300 * YN-9000.6000 * YN-9000.6050

  Individual Counseling * Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans / Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans

  RF-3300 * YN-9000.6000 * YN-9000.6050
  
  

  Programs that offer personal therapeutic sessions in which the therapist works on a one-to-one basis with clients to help them resolve their mental, emotional or social problems.

  Individuals who are former members of one of the branches of the armed forces and who qualify as veterans by virtue of their service in Afghanistan and surrounding countries during Operation Enduring Freedom.

  Individuals who are former members of one of the branches of the armed forces and who qualify as veterans by virtue of their service during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

• Insomnia (1)
  YF-3000.7960-330

  Insomnia

  YF-3000.7960-330
  
  An inability to fall asleep or sleep that is prematurely ended or interrupted by periods of wakefulness.
• Integrated Physical/Mental Health Services (1)
  LT-3470

  Integrated Physical/Mental Health Services

  LT-3470
  
  Systematically coordinated, patient-centered physical and mental health care delivered by a team of primary care and mental health clinicians in either a primary care or mental health setting. The objectives of coordinated mental health, substance use and primary care services are to increase access to appropriate prevention, treatment, recovery and wellness services and activities; reduce disparities between the availability of services for people with mental health and substance use disorders as compared with the availability of services for people with other medical conditions; and to ensure that mental and physical health services are well integrated and coordinated among service providers.
• Marriage Counseling (1)
  RP-1400.8000-500

  Marriage Counseling

  RP-1400.8000-500
  
  Programs that provide emotional support, problem solving assistance, and guidance for one or both married or cohabiting partners who are having problems with their relationship and need assistance to identify the root of their difficulty and explore alternative resolutions with the objective of enhancing the relationship for both partners. Counseling may be available in a variety of settings and may include individual or group counseling for one or both of the partners, conjoint counseling and encounter-type experiences for groups of couples who are experiencing marital problems and/or who want to enhance their marriages.
• Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services (4)
  R

  Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services

  R
  
  Programs that provide preventive, diagnostic and treatment services in a variety of community and hospital-based settings to help people achieve, maintain and enhance a state of emotional well-being, personal empowerment and the skills to cope with everyday demands without excessive stress or reliance on alcohol or other drugs. Treatment may include emotional support, introspection and problem-solving assistance using a variety of modalities and approaches, and medication, as needed, for individuals who have a substance use disorder involving alcohol and/or other drugs or for people who range from experiencing difficult life transitions or problems in coping with daily living to those with severe, chronic mental illnesses that seriously impact their lives.
• Mental Health Assessment and Treatment (46)
  RP

  Mental Health Assessment and Treatment

  RP
  
  Programs that provide diagnostic and treatment services for individuals whose psychiatric problems or other emotional difficulties are not severe enough to require 24-hour care but who can benefit from regular consultation and therapy with a mental health professional.
• Mental Health Associations (1)
  TD-1600.3100-550

  Mental Health Associations

  TD-1600.3100-550
  
  Organizations whose members are mental health service providers, consumers, parents and advocates who have affiliated for the purpose of improving mental health services, preventing mental illness, promoting social conditions which enhance the potential for good mental health and advocating for an environment of awareness and tolerance. Many mental health associations provide information about and referral to local mental health resources, public education regarding mental illness, advocacy, and technical assistance and training on issues affecting their members.
• Mental Health Care Facilities (3)
  RM

  Mental Health Care Facilities

  RM
  
  Long or short-term care inpatient facilities, counseling agencies and therapists in private practice that offer diagnostic and treatment services for children, adolescents and/or adults who have an identifiable mental disorder such as depression or anxiety or for people who are experiencing difficult life transitions or are having problems coping with daily living.
• Mental Health Counselors (2)
  YO-5000.5200

  Mental Health Counselors

  YO-5000.5200
  
  Individuals who provide evaluations, referrals and short-term counseling services to help people prevent or remediate personal problems, conflicts and emotional crises. They help people deal with any of a wide variety of issues including addictions and substance abuse, suicidal impulses, stress management, problems with self-esteem, issues associated with aging, job and career concerns, educational decisions, issues related to mental and emotional health, and family, parenting and marital problems. They work closely with other mental health specialists including psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, psychiatric nurses and school counselors.
• Mental Health Evaluation (5)
  RP-5000

  Mental Health Evaluation

  RP-5000
  
  Programs that provide screening, diagnostic and treatment planning services for people who are experiencing acute or chronic psychiatric problems. Included is a continuum of assessment services ranging from a comprehensive psychiatric or psychological evaluation to the administration of one or a combination of psychological tests to examine a particular personality variable. Services may be provided in a variety of settings including hospitals and community-based clinics.
• Mental Health Information/Education (18)
  RR-5150

  Mental Health Information/Education

  RR-5150
  
  Programs that provide information through a variety of channels that improves the public's understanding of mental health and mental illness; the nature, etiology, diagnosis and treatment or management of specific mental disorders; and strategies for reducing the incidence of problems where possible. Mental health education programs help people make informed decisions about matters that affect their personal mental health and that of others. They inform the public of the risk factors and signs of mental health problems, encourage people to take advantage of early detection programs, help people modify behaviors that compromise their own mental health and provide support for family members and friends who are coping with mental illness or other mental health issues that have affected a loved one.
• Mental Health Issues (1)
  YZ-5000

  Mental Health Issues

  YZ-5000
  
  Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of mental health/mental illness.
• Mental Health Occupational Therapy (1)
  LR-6200.5000

  Mental Health Occupational Therapy

  LR-6200.5000
  
  Programs that provide occupational therapy whose goal is to is to help people with mood disorders, substance abuse problems or other mental disabilities develop the skills and obtain the supports necessary for independent, interdependent, productive living. Particular emphasis is given to interventions that result in improved quality of life and decrease hospitalization. Services may be provided in a variety of settings including adult day centers, day treatment centers, community rehabilitation programs, community mental health clinics, clubhouse programs, outpatient psychiatric clinics, foster care residences, sheltered workshops and group and private homes.
• Mental Health Related Prevention Programs (10)
  RR-5150.5000

  Mental Health Related Prevention Programs

  RR-5150.5000
  
  Programs that attempt to reduce the incidence of specific types of mental health issues such as problem gambling, suicidal feelings, sexual addiction, shopping addiction or cluttering through a variety of educational interventions in situations where prevention is a realistic option. The programs help people understand the nature of the problem, the impact of the issue on the lives of individuals and families, the risk factors and warning signs, and sources of treatment and support that are available in the community. Included may be printed materials, videos or websites that address the subject and presentations in schools and agencies and to family groups as well as information campaigns that are intended for the community at large.
• Mental Health Related Support Groups (3)
  PN-8100.5000

  Mental Health Related Support Groups

  PN-8100.5000
  
  Mutual support groups whose members are people who have specific social, emotional or other mental health problems. Families and friends may also be welcome. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and provide an opportunity for participants to share information, practical tips for daily living and encouragement about issues related to the problem.
• Mental Health Support Services (3)
  RR

  Mental Health Support Services

  RR
  
  Programs that offer early intervention, transitional care or other services that supplement and facilitate primary and adjunctive therapies; which offer community mental health education programs; or which link people who are in need of treatment with appropriate private providers.
• Nightmare Disorder (1)
  YF-3000.7960-620

  Nightmare Disorder

  YF-3000.7960-620
  
  A sleep disorder that is characterized by repeated awakenings from sleep with detailed recall of extended and extremely frightening dreams, usually involving threats to survival, security or self-esteem, which cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social occupational or other important areas of functioning. On awakening from the frightening dreams, the person rapidly becomes oriented and alert.
• Outpatient Mental Health Facilities (17)
  RM-6500

  Outpatient Mental Health Facilities

  RM-6500
  
  Programs that provide walk-in, walk-out diagnostic and treatment services for children, adolescents and/or adults who have acute or chronic psychiatric disorders but do not need 24-hour care; and/or provide counseling services for individuals, couples, families and extended family groups who may be experiencing difficulty resolving personal or interpersonal conflicts or making personal adjustments to stressful life situations such as separation, divorce, widowhood, loss of a child, poor health, unemployment, family violence, delinquency or substance abuse.
• Peer Counseling (17)
  RF-6500

  Peer Counseling

  RF-6500
  
  Programs that offer individual therapeutic sessions which are facilitated or guided by an individual who is the same age as the client (an age-peer) or who has experienced and resolved the same type of problem as the client.
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (1)
  YF-5000.0500-650

  Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

  YF-5000.0500-650
  
  A disorder affecting individuals who have experienced a psychologically traumatizing event which is characterized by reexperiencing the event through recurrent and intrusive recollections or dreams of the event, or the sudden feeling that the event was recurring; numbing of responsiveness or reduced involvement with the external world beginning sometime after the trauma; and/or one or a combination of other symptoms including hyperalertness or exaggerated startle response, sleep disturbance, guilt about surviving if others have not, memory or concentration impairment, avoidance of memories that recall the trauma and intensification of symptoms when exposed to events that symbolize or resemble the trauma.
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for Veterans (1)
  YF-5000.0500-650 * YN-9000

  Post Traumatic Stress Disorder * Veterans

  YF-5000.0500-650 * YN-9000
  
  

  A disorder affecting individuals who have experienced a psychologically traumatizing event which is characterized by reexperiencing the event through recurrent and intrusive recollections or dreams of the event, or the sudden feeling that the event was recurring; numbing of responsiveness or reduced involvement with the external world beginning sometime after the trauma; and/or one or a combination of other symptoms including hyperalertness or exaggerated startle response, sleep disturbance, guilt about surviving if others have not, memory or concentration impairment, avoidance of memories that recall the trauma and intensification of symptoms when exposed to events that symbolize or resemble the trauma.

  Individuals who are former members of one of the branches of the armed forces and who, by length and type of services, honorable discharge or release or degree of disability, qualify for the benefits and privileges that are provided by law for ex-servicemen and women.

• Psychiatric Day Treatment (8)
  RP-6400.8000-620

  Psychiatric Day Treatment

  RP-6400.8000-620
  
  Programs that provide a therapeutic environment for individuals who have acute or chronic mental or emotional disturbances, who do not require full-time hospital care but who can benefit from a structured environment for some portion of the day or week. Services may include individual, group and/or family therapy; social and recreational activities; and a range of adjunctive therapies. Psychiatric day treatment programs may be offered by freestanding day treatment facilities, by psychiatric hospitals or by psychiatric units in general acute care hospitals.
• Psychiatric Hospitals (5)
  RM-3300.6500

  Psychiatric Hospitals

  RM-3300.6500
  
  Institutions whose primary function is to provide diagnostic and long or short-term treatment services for children, adolescents, adults and/or older adults who have acute psychiatric disorders, require hospitalization for maximum benefit, and who may be a threat to themselves, to their families or to others if left in the community or placed in a less restrictive treatment setting. Services may include a comprehensive evaluation; 24-hour care in a supportive, therapeutic environment; counseling for the patient and family; adjunctive therapies, as needed; medication, if required; and an aftercare program following discharge. Psychiatric hospitals may also offer a range of outpatient mental health services.
• Psychological Assessment (2)
  RP-5000.6400

  Psychological Assessment

  RP-5000.6400
  
  Programs that utilize a variety of means to evaluate and identify the best mode of treatment for individuals who have developmental deficits, learning disabilities, neurological impairments, loss of memory, behavioral problems, personality disorders or adjustment problems. Diagnostic techniques may include observation of the person's behavior, interviews with the individual and significant others, psychological testing as indicated, and neuropsychological assessment in situations where organic involvement such as brain injury is suspected. Ongoing assessment may be provided as a means of evaluating the effectiveness of treatment.
• Psychological Testing (1)
  RP-5000.6500

  Psychological Testing

  RP-5000.6500
  
  Programs that provide a variety of standardized tests including personality inventories, aptitude tests, intelligence tests, attitude tests, projective measures and affective tests to evaluate the psychosocial functioning of people who may be experiencing mental, emotional or social difficulties. Psychological testing is often a part of a broader psychological assessment, and may be used in differential diagnosis to substantiate that a particular diagnosis is correct.
• Recreational Therapy (1)
  RP-8000.7400

  Recreational Therapy

  RP-8000.7400
  
  Programs that help individuals with mental, physical or developmental disabilities, substance abuse disorders, chronic health conditions or other problems develop new interests, sharpen their social skills and gain a sense of self-achievement through a structured series of leisure-time activities which may include arts and crafts, dance, drama, music, sports, games, social gatherings and community outings. Therapy goals may differ for different populations, e.g., improved hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills may be desired outcomes for people with physical disabilities.
• Residential Mental Health Treatment Facilities (4)
  RM-7000

  Residential Mental Health Treatment Facilities

  RM-7000
  
  Programs that provide a therapeutic living environment in community-based facilities for individuals who have emotional and/or behavioral problems and require a structured, supervised treatment program which may include individual, group, family and other treatment modalities as appropriate, but who do not require inpatient psychiatric hospitalization.
• Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling (1)
  RP-1400.8000-750

  Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling

  RP-1400.8000-750
  
  Programs that provide emotional support, information and guidance for children and adolescents who have run away from home and for the entire family, if appropriate, with the objective of identifying and resolving the problems that prompted the youth to leave home and/or assisting the youth to formulate and implement a workable plan for his or her immediate future.
• Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling for Homeless Youth (2)
  RP-1400.8000-750 * YV-3000.8000

  Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling * Homeless Youth

  RP-1400.8000-750 * YV-3000.8000
  
  

  Programs that provide emotional support, information and guidance for children and adolescents who have run away from home and for the entire family, if appropriate, with the objective of identifying and resolving the problems that prompted the youth to leave home and/or assisting the youth to formulate and implement a workable plan for his or her immediate future.

  Children or adolescents who have been abandoned by the adults responsible for their care or who have left their homes without notice or parental consent and who have no fixed place of residence.

• Specialized Counseling Services (56)
  RP-1400.8000

  Specialized Counseling Services

  RP-1400.8000
  
  Programs that provide treatment services which may include emotional support, problem-solving assistance, information and guidance in a variety of counseling settings for individuals who are having difficulty in coping with a traumatic experience or a personal relationship or in making the adjustments that are required by their particular stage in life.
• Stress Management (1)
  PH-6200.8400

  Stress Management

  PH-6200.8400
  
  Programs that utilize a variety of techniques including demonstration, exercise and discussion to help participants increase their understanding of the conditions and habits that lead to stress, to learn more about the effects of stress on the body, to identify the stressors in their own lives, and to develop better ways of reducing or managing stress in their personal relationships and work environment. The program may include instruction in and practice of physical exercises, relaxation techniques and other mechanisms for coping with stress.
• Suicide Attempt Survivors (1)
  YF-5000.9000-800

  Suicide Attempt Survivors

  YF-5000.9000-800
  
  Individuals who have attempted to take their own lives and have survived the experience.
• Suicide Counseling (2)
  RP-1400.8000-825

  Suicide Counseling

  RP-1400.8000-825
  
  Programs that provide in-person individual, conjoint, family or group treatment for people who are experiencing an emotional crisis and are attempting to cope by threatening or attempting self-destruction; or for people who have experienced these feelings, made such threats or attempted to fatally harm themselves either on one occasion or repeatedly; and/or for the families and significant others of these people.
• Suicide Issues (2)
  YZ-8420

  Suicide Issues

  YZ-8420
  
  Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of suicide.
• Suicide Prevention Hotlines (5)
  RP-1500.1400-800

  Suicide Prevention Hotlines

  RP-1500.1400-800
  
  Programs that provide immediate assistance for individuals who are having suicidal feelings with the objective of helping them explore alternatives to self-harm or self-destruction. Included are local, accredited hotlines, countywide and statewide programs, programs offered by local nonprofit organizations and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a network of more than 180 local crisis centers. Suicide prevention workers establish and maintain contact with the individual while identifying and clarifying the focal problem, evaluate the suicidal potential, assess the individual's strengths and resources, and mobilize available resources including paramedic or police intervention and emergency psychiatric care as needed. These programs can also help individuals who are worried about the potentially suicidal behavior of another with the objective of helping them identify warning signs and provide options for seeking further help. Hotline staff are generally available via telephone, email, chat and/or text. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has designated 988 as the three digit dialing code that will replace or supplement the existing toll free number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The deadline for implementation by all voice service providers is set for July 16, 2022.
• Suicide Prevention Programs (2)
  RR-5150.5000-800

  Suicide Prevention Programs

  RR-5150.5000-800
  
  Programs that attempt to reduce the incidence of suicide through a variety of educational interventions which have the objective of exploring alternatives to self-harm or self-destruction. Suicide prevention programs help people understand the nature of the problem; the risk factors and warning signs; and sources for treatment and support. Included are prevention programs that address specific target populations as well as those that are intended to reach the community at large. Delivery formats may include printed materials, videos or websites that address the subject and presentations in schools and agencies and to family groups.
• Suicide Prevention Volunteer Opportunities (1)
  PX-1800.1500-250

  Suicide Prevention Volunteer Opportunities

  PX-1800.1500-250
  
  Suicide prevention hotlines and other similar programs that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to provide in-person or telephone crisis intervention services for people who are threatening to take their own lives.
• Suicide Survivors Support Groups (1)
  PN-8100.1000-800

  Suicide Survivors Support Groups

  PN-8100.1000-800
  
  Mutual support groups whose members are families and friends of people who have attempted to commit or have committed suicide. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and focus on helping participants overcome feelings of helplessness and responsibility for the actions of the individual so they can express their grief, move through the bereavement process and put their lives back together.
• Suicide Threat Reporting (1)
  RP-1500.8010

  Suicide Threat Reporting

  RP-1500.8010
  
  Programs that accept and respond to reports regarding individuals who act in a manner or have made comments that lead people to believe that they are considering suicide.
• Supportive Therapies (3)
  RP-8000

  Supportive Therapies

  RP-8000
  
  Programs that use guided artistic expression or recreational activities, dietary management, hypnotherapy or other specialized interventions to improve the adjustment of individuals with mental, physical or developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, chronic health conditions or other problems. Supportive therapies are frequently auxiliary types of treatment used to facilitate other forms of therapy but may be also used for diagnostic purposes and are, on occasion, primary treatment modalities whose objectives are to foster health, communication and expression; promote the integration of physical, emotional, cognitive and social functioning; enhance self-awareness; and facilitate change.
• Supportive Therapies for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder / Veterans (2)
  RP-8000 * YF-5000.0500-650 * YN-9000

  Supportive Therapies * Post Traumatic Stress Disorder / Veterans

  RP-8000 * YF-5000.0500-650 * YN-9000
  
  

  Programs that utilize guided expressive or recreational activities, dietary management, hypnosis or other specialized interventions as auxiliary forms of treatment to improve the adjustment of individuals who have mental, emotional or social problems; and to facilitate other forms of therapy. Supportive therapies may be used for diagnostic purposes and are, on occasion, utilized as primary treatment modalities.

  A disorder affecting individuals who have experienced a psychologically traumatizing event which is characterized by reexperiencing the event through recurrent and intrusive recollections or dreams of the event, or the sudden feeling that the event was recurring; numbing of responsiveness or reduced involvement with the external world beginning sometime after the trauma; and/or one or a combination of other symptoms including hyperalertness or exaggerated startle response, sleep disturbance, guilt about surviving if others have not, memory or concentration impairment, avoidance of memories that recall the trauma and intensification of symptoms when exposed to events that symbolize or resemble the trauma.

  Individuals who are former members of one of the branches of the armed forces and who, by length and type of services, honorable discharge or release or degree of disability, qualify for the benefits and privileges that are provided by law for ex-servicemen and women.

• Talklines/Warmlines (1)
  RF-8380

  Talklines/Warmlines

  RF-8380
  
  Programs that offer a telephone service that enables people who are troubled to talk confidentially about their personal problems with an empathetic listener. These programs are often staffed by volunteers who can offer referrals for ongoing treatment, if needed.