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PSIC 2019 · Group
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Residential care activities for mental retardation, mental health and substance abuse

This group involves providing residential care to individuals with mental retardation, mental illness, or substance abuse issues, excluding licensed hospital care. Facilities offer room, board, protective supervision, counseling, and some health care services.

Includes

  • Facilities for treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction
  • Psychiatric convalescent homes
  • Residential group homes for the emotionally disturbed
  • Mental retardation facilities
  • Mental health halfway houses

Excludes

  • Social work activities with accommodation, such as temporary homeless shelters 8790