This class includes the provision of residential care (but not licensed hospital care) to people with mental retardation, mental illness, or substance abuse problems. Facilities provide room, board, protective supervision and counseling and some health care. It also includes provision of residential care and treatment for patients with mental health and substance abuse illnesses.

This class includes activities of :

Facilities for treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction

Psychiatric convalescent homes

Residential group homes for the emotionally disturbed

Mental retardation facilities

Mental health halfway houses

This class excludes social work activities with accommodation, such as temporary homeless shelters, see 8790.