Statewide and Nationwide
Community Services Boards
A Community Services Board, also known as a Behavioral Health Authority in some communities (CSB/BHA), is a local provider of supports to individuals with mental health challenges, substance use disorders and intellectual disability (ID) and/or developmental disability (DD). CSBs/BHAs provide support coordination/case management for individuals who wish to transition from an institution to the community with Community Living (CL), the Family and Individual Support (FIS), and the Building Independence (BI) Waivers.
Community Behavioral Health Services
Crisis Intervention
Programs that provide emergency services to an individual experiencing a mental health condition that poses a threat to themselves and/or others.
Veterans 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Suicide Crisis Counseling
Mental Health Crisis Services
Crisis One, Mental Health Crisis
Suicide Awareness, Crisis Lines
Crisis Line for Veterans
Independent Living Skills, Disabilities, Mental Health
Programs that assist people with disabilities in learning the basic skills of daily living through individual and group counseling, training and experience coping with life situations.
Life Skills Transition Program for Persons with Mental Health Issues
Mental Health Evaluation
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 Peer Support
Support services provided by mental health consumers for their peers. Includes support groups, drop-in centers and other types of mutual support.
Depression and Bipolar Peer Support
Self-Help Support Group, Mental Illness
Mental Health Related Prevention Programs
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.
Mental Health
Support Groups, Mental Health
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.