The Service Tree lists all services in "branched" groups, starting with the very general and moving to the very specific. Click on the name of any group name to see the sub-groups available within it. Click on a service code to see its details and the providers who offer that service.
Special Psychiatric Programs
Mental Health Related Community Support Services (CSS)
Programs that provide support for adults with a severe and persistent mental illness who remain living and working in the community. CSS is provided in the individual's homes, community settings, and occasionally in the agency setting by staff who have experience working with adults with intense and persistent mental health issues. Services focus on helping the person reduce or manage their symptoms. Objectives of the program may include: monitoring mental health symptoms, developing a supportive relationship, crisis intervention when required, medication monitoring and management, communication with other relevant service providers, transportation arrangements, and the development and coordination of a natural support system. The number of contacts per month (which may be made in person or by telephone) are dependent on the current severity of the person's symptoms.
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; which 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.
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.