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Mental Health Services
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HRSA/HAB Category Definition:
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Mental health services are psychological and psychiatric treatment and counseling services for individuals with a diagnosed mental illness. These services are conducted in a group or individual setting, and provided by a mental health professional licensed or authorized within the State to render such services. This typically includes psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed clinical social workers.
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Source: Definition provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB). 2009. Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006 Definitions for Eligible Services. Rockville, Md.: HRSA HAB, August 20.
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Category Notes:
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Clarifications
The following definition clarifications are a result of a conference call involving representatives of the grantee (BCHD), Greater Baltimore HIV Health Services Planning Council (PC), PC support office (IGS) and HRSA on May 28, 2008.
• Involvement of family in the services being provided to the infected client is left to the professional judgment of the therapist.
• HRSA suggested that PC look at services offered under Part D regarding mental health services for families.
• Mental Health-Child and Adolescent can be funded as a sub-activity under Mental Health.
History
The mental-health service definition was rewritten in 2004, but has remained the same since. The Baltimore EMA has funded mental health since the EMA’s first grant.
Current Directives
At the time of publication, there were no current directives for this service category.
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