Housing & Homeless Services
Supportive Services
Inpatient Services
Outpatient Services
Evaluation & Crisis Intervention
100
What are programs that provide an alternative, nonresidential environment for people who have mental, emotional or social problems? They may offer recreational activities, socialization, individual or group counseling, mutual support group meetings, information and referral or other similar services. Included are centers that are staffed by consumers of psychiatric services as well as centers that are managed by professional staff.
What is Mental Health Drop In Center
100
What are programs that improve the public's understanding of mental health and mental illness and help people make choices? These programs are designed to 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. They also 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.
What is General Mental Health Information/Education
100
What are programs offered in special units of general acute care hospitals that provide diagnostic and treatment services for older adults who have acute psychiatric disorders which may be complicated by medical or neurological problems and who require hospitalization for maximum benefit? Services may include a comprehensive evaluation; 24-hour care in a supportive, therapeutic environment; activities compatible with their current abilities; counseling for the patient and family; adjunctive therapies as needed; medication, if required; and an aftercare program following discharge. Locked facilities may be available for patients with serious behavior management problems.
What is Geriatric Psychiatric Inpatient Units
100
What are 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?
What is Individual Counseling
100
What are 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.
What is Psychological Assessment
200
What are the programs that maintain information about residential living options for people with disabilities including group homes, foster care, intermediate care, or semi-independent living residences? They also link people who are looking for alternative living options with appropriate residential facilities.
What is Residential Placement Services for People with Disabilities
200
What are 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.
What is Mental Health Related Support Groups
200
What are programs offered in special units of general acute care hospitals that provide diagnostic and treatment services for 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.
What is Adult Psychiatric Inpatient Units
200
What are 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.
What is Adolescent/Youth Counseling
200
What are programs that utilize a variety of means to evaluate the mental or emotional status or functioning of people who may be experiencing acute or chronic disturbances? Diagnostic techniques may include observation of the person's behavior, interviews with the individual and significant others, psychological testing as indicated, medical examination, assessment for psychotropic or other medication, and the formulation of an appropriate, ongoing treatment plan which may include voluntary or involuntary hospitalization.
What is Clinical Psychiatric Evaluation
300
What are programs that are staffed by outreach workers? These works spend time with people who live on the street, building relationships with them, identifying and addressing their immediate needs (e.g., crisis intervention, food, clean clothing, hygiene kits, blankets, someone to listen) and providing information about and linkage to longer-term forms of support such as shelter, counseling, drug and alcohol detoxification and rehabilitation, care/case management and, where applicable, family reunification services. Street outreach programs may be staffed by volunteers or peers who were formerly homeless; and may target special populations such as homeless youth at risk for sexual abuse or exploitation, veterans, or people with specific medical or mental health conditions, or be available to the larger homeless population.
What is Street Outreach Programs
300
What are 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.
What is Helplines/Warmlines
300
What are programs offered in special units of general acute care hospitals that provide diagnostic and treatment services for adolescents, usually age 12 or 13 through 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.
What is Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Units
300
What are programs that specialize in providing multidisciplinary care including preventive, diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services for older adults with anxiety disorders, depression, cognitive impairments, psychoses or other mental health conditions in their homes, in long term care facilities or in hospital or nursing facility settings? The objectives are to improve the quality of life for older individuals who may have a combination of psychological, physical and social needs; and to support their ability to live independently in the community for as long as possible.
What is Geriatric Psychiatry
300
What is the agency that can go to a client's home and do a welfare check? If the client is in need of an evaluation, this agency will call the CAT team and have them come out to do a 5150.
What is Municipal Police or Sheriff (Speak with Dispatch Officer)
400
What are programs that maintain information about community resources that are appropriate for a specific target group or human services sector (for example, youth programs or addiction services)? They link individuals who are in need of specialized services with appropriate resources and/or which provide information about community agencies and organizations that offer specialized services.
What is Specialized information & referral
400
What are programs operated by a county, city, state or other public entities that are responsible for investigating the need for a guardian or conservator for all people who have been referred as allegedly incompetent or gravely disabled by mental illness or incapacity and which, upon appointment as guardian or conservator, are responsible for the care and custody of the individuals and/or the management of their estates?
What is Public Guardianship/Conservatorship Programs
400
What is a provider that the caller can contact for inpatient services they may be eligible for that are not listed in our database?
What is Refer the Caller to Contact their Insurance Directly
400
What are Community-based outpatient facilities that offer individual, group, conjoint and family counseling, therapy groups, medication and other mental health services for community residents? These are especially for 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.
What is Community Mental Health Agencies
400
What are psychiatric and health care facilities that are capable of restraining and treating people who are in acute emotional distress on a 24-hour basis.
What is Psychiatric Emergency Room Care
500
What are programs that provide a therapeutic living environment in community-based facilities for individuals who have emotional and/or behavioral problems? These individuals 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.
What is Residential Treatment Facilities
500
What are programs that provide assistance for people who are in favor or want to oppose the appointment of a conservator to manage the personal and financial affairs of an adult who is gravely disabled due to a mental disorder? People are considered gravely disabled when they are unable to provide for their basic needs (food, clothing, and shelter) without assistance because of a mental disorder and are unable or unwilling to accept psychiatric treatment voluntarily. The purpose of this type of conservatorship is to provide for the mental health care of the individual, which may include involuntary detention in a mental health treatment facility, and to protect and administer the individual's estate.
What is LPS Conservatorship Assistance
500
What is a target population that you can search if the caller needs an inpatient program that would provide mental health and substance abuse treatment?
What is Dual Diagnosis
500
What are programs that develop case plans for the evaluation, treatment and/or care of individuals who have mental, emotional or social problems and need assistance in arranging for services? They assess the individual's needs; coordinate the delivery of needed services; ensure that services are obtained in accordance with the case plan; and follow up and monitor progress to ensure that services are having a beneficial impact on the problem.
What is Psychiatric Case Management
500
What are mobile psychiatric emergency teams composed of designated mental health workers (psychiatrists, RN's, MSW's, psychologists, psychiatric technicians) in any combination which intervene in situations where an individual's mental or emotional condition results in behavior which constitutes an imminent danger to him or herself or to another and is unwilling to seek voluntary treatment? These teams are generally operated by county mental health agencies and have the authority to issue an order which authorizes involuntary inpatient hospitalization for up to 72 hours.
What is Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams
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