Nonprofit Financial Data » Educational Institutions » Graduate, Professional (Separate Entities)

Nonprofit Financial Data » Environmental Quality Protection, Beautification » Garden Club, Horticultural Programs

Nonprofit Financial Data » Health - General & Rehabilitative » Group Health Practice (HMOs)

Nonprofit Financial Data » Mental Health, Crisis Intervention » Group Home, Residential Treatment Facility - Mental Health Related

Nonprofit Financial Data » Mental Health, Crisis Intervention » Gambling

Nonprofit Financial Data » Disease, Disorders, Medical Disciplines » Geriatrics

Nonprofit Financial Data » Medical Research » Geriatrics

Nonprofit Financial Data » Employment, Job Related » Goodwill Industries

Nonprofit Financial Data » Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics » Golf (Country Clubs, use N50)

Nonprofit Financial Data » Youth Development » Girls Clubs

Nonprofit Financial Data » Youth Development » Girl Scouts

Nonprofit Financial Data » Human Services » Gift Distribution

Nonprofit Financial Data » Human Services » Group Home (Long-Term, Primarily Assisted Living)

Nonprofit Financial Data » Science and Technology Research Institutes » Geology

Nonprofit Financial Data » Social Science Research Institutes » Gerontology

Nonprofit Financial Data » Public, Society Benefit » Government and Public Administration

Organizational / Community / International Services » Community Groups » Community Action / Social Advocacy Groups » Gun Control Groups

Organizations that work for legislation and other social measures that will restrict or eliminate the manufacture, sale and use of firearms and/or ammunition.

Education » Educational Support Services » Guidance and Counseling

Programs that provide advice and guidance for students who need assistance in choosing courses or areas for major study, preparing for a vocation or further education, or coping with personal or learn ing problems, or who, because of lack of familiarity with the United States or Canada or other circumstances, require specialized support.

Education » Educational Programs » Adult Education » Graduation Requirements Programs » GED Test Sites

Programs that administer the writing, social studies, science, reading and mathematics examinations that adults who have not completed their formal education can take to obtain a high school equivalen cy certificate.

Education » Educational Programs » Adult Education » Graduation Requirements Programs » GED Instruction

Programs that provide instruction for adults and eligible minors who have elected to take a series of tests which measure the extent to which they have gained the knowledge, skills and understanding o rdinarily acquired through a high school education. Instruction and testing focus on writing, social studies, science, reading and mathematics. Individuals who pass the tests receive high school equiv alency certificates.

Education » Educational Programs » Adult Education » Graduation Requirements Programs

Programs, usually offered by community adult schools, that provide opportunities for adults and eligible minors who have not completed their formal education to earn eighth grade or high school diplom as or the equivalents.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Legal Services » Probate Assistance » Guardianship Assistance

Programs that provide assistance for people who are in favor of or want to oppose the appointment of a guardian to care for and/or manage the affairs of a child or adolescent during minority. In some states/provinces, particularly those with no arrangements for conservatorships, whose conservatorships are voluntary covering property and powers designated by the conservatee or whose conservatorship s address only the individual's estate, guardianships may also apply to adults who have been found by the courts to be incapable of managing their own affairs.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Information Services » Library Services » Special Library Collections » Government Publications

Libraries or other organizations that are depositories for state/provincial, federal or other government publications which are made available to community residents on a loan basis.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Information Services » Library Services » Special Library Collections » Genealogical Collections

Libraries or other organizations that maintain collections of materials which can be used for genealogical research including previous genealogical studies, publicly released census data and back volu mes of local telephone books and city directories.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Legal Services » General Legal Aid

Programs that provide legal counseling and/or representation for low-income and indigent individuals who need assistance in routine legal matters, usually in the area of bankruptcy, housing, public be nefits, family law, elder law or immigration/naturalization.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Legal Services » Family Law » Grandparent Rights

Programs that provide assistance for grandparents who feel that their visitation and custody rights with regard to their grandchildren have been violated. Also included are organizations that provide information about the rights of grandparents and/or referrals for grandparents who need to locate an attorney who has expertise in this area, or other legal resources.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Information Services » Information Lines » Government Information Lines

Programs that provide telephone information about government offices and services and which assist callers to locate the office they need. Also included are organizations that provide government infor mation via a Web site on the Internet.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Legal Assistance Modalities » Advocacy » Group Advocacy

Programs that intervene on behalf of groups of people who have a common grievance against a public or private service provider or who believe that their rights have been violated, and which attempt to reach an equitable settlement without resorting to litigation.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Law Enforcement Services » Gang Programs

Programs offered by community and law enforcement agencies that attempt to reduce the incidence of gang violence by providing counseling, recreational activities and other preventive alternatives; and /or by establishing direct contact with gang members, mediating intergang disputes, facilitating intergang communication and mobilizing the community to support gangs in finding nonviolent ways to rec oncile their differences.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Law Enforcement Services » Crime Victim Support » General Crime Victim Assistance

Programs that provide a variety of supportive services for victims of crimes which may include general emotional support, crisis counseling, information about police investigative procedures, liaison to police personnel, assistance in completing and filing applications for reimbursement of crime-related expenses or losses, information about the mechanics of court proceedings, advice concerning cou rt appearances, court accompaniment services, assistance in preparing victim impact statements and referrals for other needed services such as medical treatment, shelter away from home, transportation , child care, financial assistance and protective services.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Relief Services » General Disaster Information

Programs that provide general information for the public about major disasters and large-scale emergencies occurring within the United States or Canada. Details may include the location and severity of the incident, the date and time of its occurrence, organizations that concerned friends and family can contact for information about the circumstances of possible victims and/or survivors, details regarding needed materials and supplies, and instructions for contributing to relief organizations.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Preparedness » Disaster Preparedness Information » General Disaster Preparedness Information

Programs that increase public awareness of the measures that people can take before, during and after an emergency, regardless of the type of hazard encountered, to protect lives and property. Includ ed may be materials that introduce people to the possibility of a disaster in their area, help families prepare and practice a general disaster plan, provide disaster preparedness suggestions for spec ial populations including people with disabilities and older adults, help families plan for the care of their pets in times of disasters and other similar topics.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Management Organizations » Government Emergency Operations Centers

Protected sites established by federal, state, county or city authorities or other local jurisdictions, often in cooperation with private entities, that are used for the centralized direction and coor dination of emergency services during a major disaster. Government disaster operations centers maintain vital facilities, services and communications and take whatever actions are necessary to minimiz e casualties and loss or damage to property during and after the incident and to facilitate the community's ability to recover.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Community Services » Public Officials / Offices » State Officials / Offices » Governors Offices

The office of individual who has been elected as the chief executive official of a state in the United States and territories of the United States. Governors serve terms ranging from two to four years ; are usually restricted to two terms in office; and possess veto powers, powers to call special sessions of the legislature, powers to grant pardons and reprieves, and many other appointive, administ rative and financial powers.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Community Groups » Community Action / Social Advocacy Groups » Human Rights Groups » Gay / Lesbian Advocacy Groups

Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of individuals who are gay, lesbian or bisexual.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Community Groups » Community Action / Social Advocacy Groups » Government Reform Groups

Organizations that support basic changes in government policy, the way government is organized and/or the way government services are financed and delivered. Included are groups that support health ca re reform, drug policy reform, campaign finance reform, immigration policy reform, welfare reform, tax reform, term limits for elected officials and other similar initiatives.

Consumer Services » Consumer Assistance and Protection » Consumer Protection Agencies » Government Consumer Protection Agencies

Consumer protection offices that are part of state/provincial, county or city governments which receive, investigate and resolve through direct action or referral to law enforcement or regulatory agen cies, consumer complaints that are a result of transactions in the marketplace. Most government consumer affairs offices also publish and disseminate a large selection of consumer education materials , initiate studies to improve standards of conduct for businesses and consumers, and analyze and recommend changes in consumer protection legislation.

Consumer Services » Consumer Assistance and Protection » Consumer Complaints » Government Complaints

Programs that provide assistance for people who want to register complaints about the actions or activities of public officials or civil service employees in local, county, state/provincial or federal government offices.

Mental Health Care and Counseling » Outpatient Mental Health Care » Specialized Counseling Services » Geriatric Counseling

Programs that provide emotional support, information and guidance in a variety of settings for older adults who are having mental, emotional or social adjustment problems that have arisen as a result of the process of aging.

Mental Health Care and Counseling » Outpatient Mental Health Care » Specialized Counseling Services » Gender Identity Counseling

Programs that provide emotional support, information and guidance in a variety of settings for individuals who have a desire to change their anatomic sexual characteristics to conform physically with their perception of self as a member of the opposite sex and who want to explore their options including sexual reorientation and reassignment through surgery.

Mental Health Care and Counseling » Outpatient Mental Health Care » Specialized Counseling Services » Gambling Counseling

Programs that provide emotional support, information and guidance in a variety of settings for people who are having difficulty controlling their compulsion to gamble, and for their families.

Mental Health Care and Counseling » Outpatient Mental Health Care » General Counseling Services

Programs that provide emotional support, information and guidance to help people resolve whatever personal or interpersonal difficulties they are experiencing. The counselor can address any issue that is troubling the individual, but does not specialize in the treatment of any particular problem area.

Mental Health Care and Counseling » Mental Health Facilities » Inpatient Mental Health Facilities » Psychiatric Inpatient Units » Geriatric Psychiatric Inpatient Units

Programs offered in special units of general acute care hospitals that provide diagnostic and treatment services for older adults who have acute psychiatric disorders which may be complicated by medic al or neurological problems and who require hospitalization for maximum benefit. Services may include a comprehensive evaluation; twenty-four hour care in a supportive, therapeutic environment; activi ties compatible with their current abilities; counseling for the patient and family; adjunctive therapies as needed; medication, if required; and an aftercare program following discharge. Locked facil ities may be available for aggressive geriatric patients with serious behavior management problems.

Mental Health Care and Counseling » Counseling Settings » Group Counseling

Programs that offer therapist-facilitated collective treatment sessions in which unrelated groups of individuals, couples or families discuss their attitudes, feelings and problems and, with input fro m other members of the group, attempt to achieve greater self and interpersonal understanding and adjustment and explore solutions to their problems.

Basic Needs » Temporary Financial Aid » Utility Assistance » Utility Bill Payment Assistance » Gas Bill Payment Assistance

Programs that pay all or a portion of the gas bills of people whose gas has been or is at risk of being shut off and who meet age, income, disability, need or other requirements. In some cases, the ut ility company itself will match payments of customers who are in arrears as long as they commit to and follow a regular payment schedule. Also included are non-emergency programs that provide home ene rgy assistance for low-income households that apply, usually once per calendar year; programs that arrange for balanced payment plans in which gas billing amounts are stable throughout the year despit e seasonal fluctuations and increases and decreases in energy use; and programs that help people negotiate manageable gas bill payment plans in situations where there are some resources available for this purpose.

Mental Health Care and Counseling » Counseling Approaches » Gestalt Therapy

Programs that specialize in providing therapeutic interventions that are based on the principles of Gestalt theory initially developed by Frederick Perls which suggest, in effect, that the proper subj ect matter for psychology is behavior and experience studied in wholes. Healthy personality functioning is seen as the patient's perception of experience in meaningful wholes, with fluid relationships existing between focal/figural experiences and background experiences. Emphasis is placed on attention, self-awareness, spontaneity of perception, involvement in experience, and overcoming gaps or di stortions in experience that are believed to produce anxiety, compulsive behavior and loss of zest.

Basic Needs » Material Goods » Personal Goods / Services » Clothing » General Apparel

Programs that provide clothing to people who need it. Available items depend on what at been donated and is on hand at any given time. The collection may include but does not specialize in children’s clothes, work clothes, maternity clothes and shoes.

Basic Needs » Housing / Shelter » Utilities Connection / Repair » Gas Connection / Repair

Companies that provide natural gas service including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of meters and other necessary equipment. Also included are programs that accep t and respond to reports of gas leaks or other problems which constitute a hazard or threaten to interrupt service.

Basic Needs » Housing / Shelter » Subsidized Rental Housing » Government Subsidized Private Rental Housing

Privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income individuals and families at reduced rates based on a contract between HUD or the state housing authority and the property owner. Sub sidies are paid directly to the owner of the property who then rents units to income-eligible families and people who are elderly or have disabilities. Some privately owned rental units that were deve loped or improved with public funds are also required to rent a designated number of units at reduced prices until the federal or state loans are paid.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Environment Volunteer Opportunities » Graffiti Removal Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to spend time painting over or removing inscriptions, designs and other spray painted ma rkings that deface buildings, walls, rocks and other artifacts or natural structures in commercial districts, residential areas or the countryside.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Construction / Maintenance Volunteer Opportunities » Yard Care Volunteer Opportunities » Gardening Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to plant and care for flowers, vegetables, trees and other vegetation on the grounds of the organization's facility or in the gardens of people it serves.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Communications / Marketing Volunteer Opportunities » Graphic Design Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are skilled in creating words and images for commercial applications such as book production, posters and advertising and are willing to use the ir skills on projects that benefit the organization on a voluntary basis without remuneration.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Civic Participation / Political Volunteer Opportunities » Government Boards / Commissions Volunteer Opportunities

Government offices or other community groups that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing to serve on a government board or commission or in another t ype of advisory capacity on a voluntary basis without remuneration.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Arts / Culture Volunteer Opportunities » Gallery / Museum Sitting Volunteer Opportunities

Art galleries, small museums and other arts related organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to greet visitors, sell tickets, han d out brochures, answer questions and protect the artwork or other exhibits from theft or damage.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Administration Volunteer Opportunities » Fundraising Volunteer Opportunities » Grant Development Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing to write proposals to obtain outside funding from foundations, corporations, government and other sources on a voluntary basis without remuneration.

Basic Needs » Food » Emergency Food » Government Surplus Food Distribution Sites

Organizations that are authorized, on a periodic basis, to acquire targeted surplus commodities stockpiled by the federal government (the U.S.D.A) and distribute them to people who qualify for this se rvice on the basis of income. Also available may be a distribution schedule and a listing of available commodities and distribution site locations.

Individual and Family Life » Social Development and Enrichment » Special Interest Clubs » Genealogical Societies

Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals who have an interest in their ancestry to explore their family lineage. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face.

Individual and Family Life » Leisure Activities » Recreational / Leisure / Arts Instruction » Gardening / Landscaping Instruction

Programs that provide classes, individual instruction or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their skills in landscape design; decorative plant selection and maintenance; const ruction or installation of walls, decking, lighting, fencing and planters; and other aspects of indoor and outdoor gardening.

Individual and Family Life » Leisure Activities » Recreational Activities / Sports » Golf

Programs, often offered by local golf associations or clubs, that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy golf. The programs may offer golf instruction, provide opportunities for golfers to play on a regular basis, make arrangements for golf outings and vacations, and/or sponsor or make arrangements for golfers to participate in amateur tournaments ei ther locally or at golf resorts throughout the country.

Individual and Family Life » Leisure Activities » Recreational Activities / Sports » Gambling

Organizations that provide opportunities for people of legal age to wager money on games of chance or other activities in hopes of profiting from the outcome.

Individual and Family Life » Leisure Activities » Parks / Recreation Areas » Recreational Facilities » Gymnasiums

Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public buildings that contain appropriate space and equipment for various indoor sports and which may also be equipped with showers, lockers a nd seating for spectators.

Individual and Family Life » Leisure Activities » Parks / Recreation Areas » Recreational Facilities » Golf Courses

Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public courses that are laid out for the game of golf with a series of nine or eighteen holes each including a tee, a fairway, a green and oft en one or more natural or artificial hazards.

Individual and Family Life » Individual and Family Support Services » Mutual Support Groups » Lifestyle / Transition Related Support Groups » Gay / Lesbian Support Groups

Mutual support groups whose members are gay men, lesbians, bisexual individuals and/or people who are in the process of coming out. Groups may also be structured for the parents, children, heterosexua l spouses or partners or other relatives or significant others of gay men, lesbians, bisexual individuals or others with sexual orientation issues.

Individual and Family Life » Individual and Family Support Services » Mutual Support Groups » Lifestyle / Transition Related Support Groups » Gender Identity Support Groups

Mutual support groups whose members are transgender individuals, intersexed individuals (people born with reproductive organs and/or genitalia that are ambiguous or atypical), cross-dressers and/or ge nder questioning youth. Groups may also be structured for the parents, children, heterosexual spouses or partners or other relatives or significant others of people with gender identity issues.

Individual and Family Life » Individual and Family Support Services » Mutual Support Groups » Bereavement Support Groups » General Bereavement Support Groups

Mutual support groups whose members are people who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The groups are open to anyone who has had a loss rather than structured for people with particular types of losses, and focus on helping participants accept their loss, express their grief, move through the bereavement process and put their lives back together.

Individual and Family Life » Individual and Family Support Services » Mutual Support Groups » Addictions / Dependencies Support Groups » Gambling Support Groups

Mutual support groups whose members are people who are having difficulty controlling their compulsion to gamble, their families and friends. The groups provide emotional support, information and resou rces to help participants come to terms with their addiction, and may include Christian-oriented and secular 12-step groups as well as non-12 step groups.

Individual and Family Life » Individual and Family Support Services » Emergency Alert » Gatekeeper Alert Programs

Programs operated by organizations such as utility companies, departments of sanitation and local post offices which train individuals who work in residential neighborhoods on a regular basis (reading gas, electric and water meters, collecting refuse or delivering mail) to check on residents who are frail elderly or have disabilities and request an investigation by the appropriate authorities if t he individual's normal routines have suddenly changed, e.g., if the person's mail has not been picked up on a regular basis.

Individual and Family Life » Family Surrogate / Alternative Living Services » Residential Living Options for People with Disabilities » Community Care Facilities for People with Disabilities » Group Residences for Adults with Disabilities

Agency-owned or operated facilities that provide an alternative living environment for adults with developmental disabilities, sensory impairments, physical disabilities, emotional problems, multiple disabilities or chronic illnesses such as AIDS who are in need of personal services, supervision and/or assistance essential for self-protection or sustaining the activities of daily living and conseq uently are unable to live with their own families or in a more independent setting. Group residences for adults with disabilities may be licensed by the state/province and may be distinguished accordi ng to the level of service residents require. Service levels depend on the self-care skills residents possess, their limitations in the areas of physical coordination and mobility, and the presence an d extent of behavior problems including disruptive or self-injurious behavior.

Individual and Family Life » Family Surrogate / Alternative Living Services » Residential Living Options for People with Disabilities » Community Care Facilities for People with Disabilities » Group Homes for Children with Disabilities

Agency-owned or operated facilities that provide an alternative living environment for children and youth with developmental disabilities, sensory impairments, physical disabilities, emotional problem s or multiple disabilities who are in need of personal services, supervision and/or assistance essential for self-protection or sustaining the activities of daily living and who are unable to live wit h their own or a foster family. Residents often attend on-grounds schools or public schools and also receive services that focus on the development of self-help, self-care, socialization, prevocationa l and independent living skills. Group homes for children with disabilities are licensed by the state/province and may be distinguished according to the level of service residents require. Service lev els depend on the self-care skills residents possess, their limitations in the areas of physical coordination and mobility, and the presence and extent of behavior problems including disruptive or sel f-injurious behavior.

Individual and Family Life » Family Surrogate / Alternative Living Services » Placements for Dependent Children » Group Homes for Dependent Children

Programs that provide an alternative living environment in agency-owned or operated facilities for children and youth who have been neglected, abused or abandoned or have had contact with the juvenile justice system, who are unable to live with their own family or a foster family and who would benefit from a professionally supervised, treatment oriented, structured group environment. Group homes f or dependent children are licensed by the state/province and include small group homes (usually for up to six individuals) and large group homes (usually for up to thirteen individuals).

Income Security » Public Assistance Programs » Medical Public Assistance Programs » Gap Group Health Benefits

Locally administered programs which ensure that indigent people who are ineligible for medical benefits through the federally-funded Medicaid/Medi-Cal program have access to the basic health care serv ices they require.

Income Security » Public Assistance Programs » Basic Income Maintenance Programs » General Relief » General Relief Applications

County offices that accept applications and establish eligibility for the General Relief program which provides cash grants, assistance for people who are homeless, the means for an individual to retu rn to his or her state of origin and cash allowances for targeted special needs.

Income Security » Public Assistance Programs » Basic Income Maintenance Programs » General Relief

An income maintenance program administered and funded entirely by the county that provides basic financial assistance for people who are indigent, usually adults who have no minor children in the home and are ineligible for any of the federally-funded cash grant programs. Services available through the program vary by jurisdiction, but may include cash allowances for qualifying individuals who hav e targeted special needs, emergency assistance in the form of temporary housing for people who are homeless and the means to return to the state/province of legal residence for people who are stranded .

Income Security » Public Assistance Programs » Basic Income Maintenance Programs » General Relief » General Relief Appeals / Complaints

Programs that are responsible for hearing appeals and resolving complaints that have been filed by people who have applied for or who are receiving assistance through General Relief and believe that t hey have been discriminated against, that their rights have been violated or that the county has failed to take appropriate action with respect to their application or benefits.

Income Security » Public Assistance Programs » Basic Income Maintenance Programs » Gap Group Income Maintenance Programs

State, county or municipal programs which provide cash income on a regular basis for targeted individuals who do not qualify for other income maintenance programs, e.g., families or people with disabi lities who do not qualify for TANF or SSI because of resources or income from employment. Also included are programs that provide supplementary income for individuals receiving other forms of basic ma intenance in situations where the authorizing agent considers the primary award to be inadequate.

Income Security » Employment » Public Employment and Training Programs » Welfare Recipient Employment Programs » GAIN Programs

A government-subsidized program that is mandatory for TANF mothers and fathers whose youngest child has reached the age of six, which attempts to move participants off the welfare rolls and into gainf ul employment. The GAIN program provides orientation services, basic education assistance, employment planning, work internships, work experience, job placement, child care and other supportive servic es.

Health Care » Substance Abuse Services » Assessment for Substance Abuse » General Assessment for Substance Abuse

Programs that conduct an evaluation of people who abuse drugs and/or alcohol to determine the nature and extent of the problem and which may make a recommendation regarding treatment or may refer the individual to a specific program. The service does not include a centralized triage function within the community or a formal relationship with the courts.

Health Care » Specialty Medicine » Obstetrics / Gynecology » Gynecology Services

Programs usually available in community-based health clinics and family planning centers that provide primary and preventive care, family planning services, diagnostic imaging, management of menopause , medical and surgical treatment of women's disorders and/or diagnosis and treatment of cancers affecting the female genital system. Specific routine services generally include pap smears, pelvic exam inations, breast exams, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, laboratory tests including testing for sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, morning after contraception and hormone replacement therapy.

Health Care » Specialty Medicine » Obstetrics / Gynecology » General Obstetrics

Programs that are staffed by specialists who provide care for women who have routine pregnancies. Obstetricians are responsible for managing a woman's pregnancy, delivering her child and providing med ical care, as needed, during the period of time it takes for her uterus to return to its normal size (generally forty two days).

Health Care » Specialty Medicine » Internal Medicine » Geriatric Medicine

Programs that are staffed by specialists who provide comprehensive preventive, diagnostic and treatment services for elderly individuals who have diseases or conditions that are associated with the ag ing process. Special assistance may include recognizing altered presentations of illnesses, dealing with multisystem organ involvement, handling special drug interactions, utilizing resources such as nursing homes and community social services, and assisting with ethical issues in the care of people who are elderly.

Health Care » Specialty Medicine » Internal Medicine » Gastroenterology

Programs that are staffed by specialists who provide comprehensive preventive, diagnostic and treatment services for people who have diseases and conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, c ancer or jaundice that affect the digestive system including the stomach, bowels, liver, gallbladder and related organs.

Health Care » Specialty Medicine » Dental Care » General Dentistry

Programs that provide primary oral health care for patients of all ages. General dentists are responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of specialized services rela ted to the patient's oral health needs. Services generally include an oral health history, preventive dental cleanings, dental radiographs, oral cancer screening, an examination of the teeth to detect tooth decay or other problems, a periodontal examination to detect gum disease, dental restorations (e.g., fillings, crowns and implants), cosmetic dentistry, and other procedures such as fluoride tr eatment.

Health Care » Inpatient Health Facilities » Hospitals » General Acute Care Hospitals

Health care facilities that are licensed to operate twenty-four hours per day and offer diagnostic and treatment services as well as emergency and critical care services for people who have any of a v ariety of illnesses or injuries which require immediate, short-term intervention.

Health Care » Human Reproduction » Family Planning » Genetic Counseling

Programs that apply what is known about human genetics to advise prospective parents who are concerned about the recurrence of hereditary problems or abnormalities in their offspring or for others (ad ults and children) who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions and need information about their own prospects for health. Genetic counseling is also routinely offered to women, usually ag e thirty-five and older, who are considering a first pregnancy. Genetic counselors identify families at risk, investigate the problem present in the family, interpret information about the disorder, a nalyze inheritance patterns and risks of recurrence and review available options with the family. They also provide supportive counseling to families, serve as patient advocates and refer individuals and families to community or state/provincial support services.

Health Care » Health Supportive Services » Health Education » General Health Education Programs

Programs that provide information that helps the public make choices which promote personal health, prevent illness and disability, take advantage of opportunities for early detection, and support the ir ability to deal effectively with health problems when they arise. General health education programs provide information about a wide variety of health related topics rather than specializing in a p articular area.

Health Care » Health Supportive Services » Assistive Technology Equipment » Visual / Reading Aids » Glasses / Contact Lenses

Programs that supply corrective lenses for people who have defective but correctable vision, or which provide vouchers which can be exchanged for glasses or contact lenses.

Health Care » Health Screening / Diagnostic Services » Genetic Testing and Screening

Programs that conduct tests of an individual's genetic material (DNA, RNA, chromosomes, proteins, and certain metabolites) to establish whether there are risk factors associated with particular diseas es or disabilities, to help identify or exonerate individuals involved in criminal matters based on DNA evidence, or to establish paternity or maternity for legal or immigration purposes. Genetic test ing generally involves individuals suspected of criminal activity or being at high risk for a disease or disability whereas genetic screening is conducted with a broader population about which risk fa ctors are unknown.

Health Care » Health Screening / Diagnostic Services » General Physical Examinations

Examinations by a physician which determine the general physical condition of an individual and detect any sign of abnormality.

Health Care » Health Screening / Diagnostic Services » General Laboratory Tests

Programs that perform a laboratory analysis of body fluids and tissue to determine the presence of irregularities or to identify unknown substances submitted for analysis.

Health Care » Health Screening / Diagnostic Services » Disease / Disability Specific Screening / Diagnosis » Geriatric Assessment

Programs, generally staffed by an interdisciplinary team comprising a geriatrician, a nurse, a social worker and a pharmacist, that evaluate the functional ability, physical health, cognitive and ment al health and socioenvironmental situation of older adults, particular those who are frail or chronically ill, to identify health-related problems, develop plans for treatment and follow-up, coordinat e care, determine the need for long-term care, and ensure the optimal use of health care resources. Beneficial outcomes may include greater diagnostic accuracy, improved functional and mental status, reduced mortality, decreased use of nursing facilities and acute care hospitals and increased satisfaction with care.

Health Care » Health Screening / Diagnostic Services » Disease / Disability Specific Screening / Diagnosis » Eye Screening » Glaucoma Screening

Programs that conduct screening procedures, often for elderly people, which measure intraocular pressure to detect the presence of glaucoma.

Health Care » General Medical Care

Routine health care provided by internists, pediatricians, family medicine specialists, gynecologists, obstetricians, nurse practitioners, midwives, physicians assistants or other health care provider s who serve as the first point of contact with the health care system. Services focus on the prevention and early detection of health problems through regular physical examinations, blood pressure che cks, mammograms and other similar procedures as well as therapeutic services for people who do not require specialty care.

Health Care » Emergency Medical Care » Intensive Care » General Intensive Care

Programs that make lifesaving techniques and equipment available to critically ill individuals, regardless of age or medical condition, who require continuous observation and, in many cases, intensive therapeutic intervention by trained medical staff. Intensive care is provided in special units or distinct parts of health care facilities that are designed for this purpose.

Environmental Quality » Municipal Services / Public Works » Graffiti Removal

Organizations that provide labor and/or supplies to paint over or remove inscriptions, designs and other spray painted markings that deface buildings, walls, rocks and other artifacts or natural struc tures.

Environmental Quality » Municipal Services / Public Works » Building Code Enforcement » Construction Permits » Grading Permits

Programs that issue permits which authorize cutting and filling, excavation, earth importation and other techniques as specified in an approved grading plan to create a level building pad for construc tion purposes.