Outpatient Mental Health & Substance Abuse Centers
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 62142 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments with medical staff primarily engaged in providing outpatient services related to the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders and alcohol and other substance abuse. These establishments generally treat patients who do not require inpatient treatment. They may provide a counseling staff and information regarding a wide range of mental health and substance abuse issues and/or refer patients to more extensive treatment programs, if necessary.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain. Census publishes this definition under NAICS 621420, the only detailed industry in this group.
Illustrative examples
- Outpatient alcoholism treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals)
- Outpatient mental health centers and clinics (except hospitals)
- Outpatient detoxification centers and clinics (except hospitals)
- Outpatient substance abuse treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals)
- Outpatient drug addiction treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals)
Which code does this activity belong in?
Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142) specifically serves patients with mental health disorders or alcohol and substance abuse issues who do not require hospitalization. The distinguishing feature is that the medical staff's primary focus is diagnosis and treatment of these behavioral health conditions. General outpatient care centers treating a broader range of conditions without this specialized mental health and substance abuse focus are classified in Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149).
Written for NAICS 621420, the only detailed industry in this group.