Programs in Plain Language
Counseling
Counseling is talking to someone about your problems. Counselors are trained to help you. They can work with you on your thoughts and feelings.
Behavioral Health Services
Your feelings and the way you act can change your mental health. Behavioral health services give you ways to help you feel better.
Advocacy by Independent Living Centers
Advocacy can help you to talk to other people about your needs. Advocacy can help you speak up for yourself. Independent Living Centers offer:
- advocacy
- information and referral
- peer counseling
- skills training
Intellectual & Developmental Disability (IDD) Services
Services for people with IDD to help them learn, grow, and gain new skills.
Mental Health Care Centers
Mental Health Care Centers help people to gain better mental health. They offer outpatient services like:
- making a plan to get help for you (case management)
- talking to someone who can help you (counseling)
- help you need now (crisis services)
- help to stop using drugs/alcohol (addiction treatment)
- help to take your meds (medication management)
Services in Plain Language
Case Management
Helps you plan and use services.
Counseling
Talking to someone who can help you.
Domestic Abuse Counseling
Talking after someone in your home hurts you.
Domestic Violence Counseling
Help when a family member or friend hurts you.
Financial Assistance
Help to pay bills and use money.
Inpatient
Stay in a hospital.
Inpatient Substance Abuse
Stay in a hospital for drug or alcohol problems.
Mental Health Crisis
When you need help now.
Outpatient
Help at a clinic or office.
Outpatient Mental Illness
Help at a clinic or office for MH (mental health) problems.
Outpatient Substance Abuse
Help at a clinic or office for drug or alcohol problems.
Recreation/Arts/Social and Leisure
Things to do for fun.
Relationship/Friendship Support
Help to make and keep friends.
Socialization Activities
Things you can do for fun with others.
Grief Counseling
Talking when you lose a friend or family member.
Sexual Abuse Counseling
Getting help after sexual abuse.
TeleHealth
Help online or over the phone.
Vocational
Work and jobs.