| Gang Members |
YP-2500 |
Adolescents and/or adults who belong to a group that is composed of members who identify with each other and exclude nonmembers; and who, as a group, have committed or are at risk of committing acts that are offensive, destructive and often illegal. |
0 |
| Gang Programs |
FN-2300 |
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 reconcile their differences. |
2 |
| Gap Group Income Maintenance Programs |
NL-1000.2400 |
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 disabilities 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 maintenance in situations where the authorizing agent considers the primary award to be inadequate. |
0 |
| Gap Group Nutrition Related Benefits |
NL-6000.2500 |
State or local programs which ensure that low-income people who are ineligible for other nutrition benefits programs have access to supplemental food, nutrition education and other similar resources. Services may be structured for specific target populations including mothers with children who do not qualify for the WIC program and income-eligible older adults. |
0 |
| Garage Sale Permits |
DF-7000.2500 |
Programs that issue permits that authorize community residents to hold yard sales on their property. |
0 |
| Garage/Estate Sales |
PL-7700.2000-280 |
Sales of used household or personal articles (such as furniture, tools or clothing) that are held on the seller's own premises or, in the case of an estate sale, at the home of an individual who has died. |
0 |
| Garden Tours |
PL-7600.2300 |
Programs that offer tours of public and private gardens. |
0 |
| Garden/Flower Shows |
PL-7700.2000-300 |
Events that feature exhibits of flowering plants, shrubs, grasses and other decorative plants; cut flowers and other floral displays; gardening equipment and ornaments; nursery products; and other merchandise related to planning, developing and nurturing a garden. Other activities may include educational seminars, opportunities to meet landscaping and gardening experts, and demonstrations of the latest in gardening and landscaping techniques. |
0 |
| Gardening Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1700.9500-300 |
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. |
0 |
| Gardening/Landscaping Instruction |
PL-7400.2500 |
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; construction or installation of walls, decking, lighting, fencing and planters; and other aspects of indoor and outdoor gardening. |
0 |
| Gas Bill Payment Plan Negotiation Assistance |
BV-8900.9120-250 |
Programs that help people negotiate manageable gas bill payment plans in situations where there are some resources available for this purpose. |
0 |
| Gas Distribution Plant Operators |
YO-6200.6450-250 |
Individuals who monitor and control the equipment that regulates the volume and pressure of gas in city mains and distribution lines to ensure that consumer demands can be met. They are responsible for the purification, liquefaction, storage and regasification of natural gas as well as its distribution. |
0 |
| Gas Meter Installation |
BV-8950.6000-250 |
Organizations that install meters which measure natural gas usage within a residential or commercial building. |
0 |
| Gas Meter Maintenance |
BV-8950.6000-255 |
Organizations that are responsible for repairing or replacing meters which measure natural gas usage in homes or other buildings in situations where the meters are not functioning properly. |
0 |
| Gas Money |
BT-8300.2500 |
Programs that provide money or vouchers to purchase gasoline, most frequently for individuals who need their automobile for necessary local or out-of-town travel but cannot afford to run their vehicle without assistance, but occasionally for people driving through the local area who have become stranded. |
0 |
| Gas Service Complaints |
DD-1500.9650-250 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the rates, services, equipment, unethical or improper conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of companies that provide natural gas to homes and businesses. |
0 |
| Gas Service Payment Assistance |
BV-8900.9300-250 |
Programs that pay all or a portion of the gas service expenses of people whose gas has been or is at risk of being shut off including any reconnection fees that may apply. Also included are non-emergency programs like those funded through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also referred to as LIEAP or HEAP in some states, that provide home energy assistance, generally in the form of a credit, for low-income households that apply. The assistance is usually available once per calendar year (or heating season). Gas service payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements. |
0 |
| Gas Siphoning Reporting |
FN-1700.2550 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that the public can use to report gasoline theft through siphoning. |
0 |
| Gas Stations |
BT-8610.2500 |
Roadside facilities that sell fuel and engine lubricants for motor vehicles including automobiles, trucks, buses and other vehicles that use gasoline and/or diesel fuel. |
0 |
| Gastroenterology |
LV-3300.2800 |
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, cancer or jaundice that affect the digestive system including the stomach, bowels, liver, gallbladder and related organs. |
0 |
| Gastroesophageal Reflux Imaging |
LF-4800.2550 |
Programs that conduct x-ray studies or scans of the esophagus following introduction of barium or a radioactive substance to follow the reverse flow and determine whether the stomach contents go back into the esophagus. |
0 |
| Gastrostomy Tube Feeding |
LT-8300.8500-250 |
Programs that provide total nutritional requirements for people who are unable to take food orally utilizing a tube (G-tube) that delivers liquid nutrients directly into the stomach via a surgically-created opening (stoma) in the abdominal wall. A special kind of G-tube tube may be inserted by means of an endoscopic procedure and is called a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube. |
0 |
| Gated Cardiac Studies |
LF-4800.2600 |
Programs that conduct tests utilizing a gamma camera which produces images of the cardiac wall following an injection of a radioisotope substance that provide information regarding its location, anatomy and function. |
0 |
| Gatekeeper Alert Programs |
PH-1800.2500 |
Programs operated by organizations such as utility companies, departments of sanitation and local post offices that ask employees 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 the individual's normal routines have suddenly changed, e.g., if the person's mail has not been picked up on a regular basis. Also included are police departments and other organizations that conduct regular welfare checks in situations where people have requested the service. Training in what to look for is often provided by organizations in the community that work with older adults and people with disabilities. |
3 |
| Gaucher's Disease |
YF-3000.3240 |
A rare, chronic, congenital disorder of lipid metabolism in which fatty substances called glycosphingolipids accumulate in cells scattered throughout the body which have the power to ingest bacteria and colloidal particles. The condition is associated with enlarged spleen, increased pigmentation and bone lesions. |
0 |
| Gay Conversion Therapy Survivors |
YJ-8610 |
Individuals who have been willing or unwilling participants in the widely discredited and, in some jurisdictions, illegal practice of gay conversion therapy (also known as "reparative" or "ex-gay" therapy). Using various forms of psychological manipulation, religious interventions and sometimes physical pain to confront same-sex attraction, practitioners falsely claim the ability to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. Their pseudoscientific methods pose serious dangers to clients, especially to minors, who may be forced to undergo them by their parents or legal guardians, potentially contributing to perceptions of familial and societal rejection and sometimes leading to suicide. |
0 |
| Gay Men |
YT-2400.2500 |
Men who primarily look to other men for sexual and emotional relationships. |
0 |
| Gay Straight Alliances |
PS-8200.2350 |
Student-run clubs (typically in a middle school or high school, or on college/university campuses) which provide a safe place for students to meet, support one another, talk about issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity, and work to address homophobia and transphobia. Many GSAs function as a support group and provide safety and confidentiality to students who are struggling with their identity as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning. In addition to support, some GSAs work on educating themselves and the broader school community about sexual orientation and gender identity issues. They may bring in outside speakers to cover a particular topic such as LGBTQ history. They may organize a "Pride Week" or "LGBTQ Awareness Events" and offer a series of educational workshops, panels and pride celebrations. Other GSAs are activist clubs and have worked to get LGBTQ issues represented in the curriculum, LGBTQ related books in the library, and progressive non-discrimination policies implemented at a district level. All of these different types of GSAs also provide a social outlet for LGBTQ students and their straight allies. GSAs help to build community at schools and lessen the isolation that LGBTQ students might otherwise experience. |
0 |
| Gender Identity Counseling |
RP-1400.8000-260 |
Programs that provide emotional support, information and guidance in a variety of settings for individuals whose gender identity is not in harmony with their birth assignment, and who may have a desire to change their biological sexual characteristics to conform physically with their perception of self and want to explore their options including hormone replacement therapy, gender transition and/or reassignment through surgery. |
0 |
| Gender Reassignment Surgery |
LT-1985 |
Programs that are staffed by specialists who provide diagnostic services for people who identify as transgender and offer gender reassignment surgery for those who wish to pursue this option as part of their transition. The procedure usually involves extensive psychological, psychiatric and medical examinations to rule out secondary diagnoses and ensure that the individuals understand the risks of surgery; hormone therapy and surgery to create the appropriate anatomical structures for the new gender; and counseling and support services to ensure that the individuals adjust physically and emotionally to their new bodies. |
0 |
| Gene Therapy |
LT-2000 |
Programs that introduce new genes into cells for the purpose of treating disease by restoring or adding gene expression. Techniques include insertion of retroviral vectors, transfection, homologous recombination, and injection of new genes into the nuclei of single cell embryos. The entire gene therapy process may consist of multiple steps. The new genes may be introduced into proliferating cells in vivo (e.g., bone marrow) or in vitro (e.g., fibroblast cultures) and the modified cells transferred to the site where the gene expression is required. Gene therapy may be particularly useful for treating enzyme deficiency diseases, hemoglobinopathies, and leukemias; and may also prove useful in restoring drug sensitivity, particularly for leukemia. |
0 |
| Genealogical Collections |
TJ-4500.8300-230 |
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 volumes of local telephone books and city directories. |
13 |
| Genealogical Societies |
PS-8200.2400 |
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. |
0 |
| Genealogists |
YO-8000.8000-240 |
Individuals who study the history of past and present members of a particular family. They consult genealogical tables as well as publications and documents such as church and court records for evidence of births, baptisms, marriages, deaths and legacies in order to trace lines of descent or succession. They prepare a family tree or chart showing the past and present members of the family joined together by a series of lines that help to display their relationship to one another; and locate, document and record family histories including stories about the personal lives of individual members of the family. |
0 |
| Genealogy Classes |
PL-7400.2600 |
Programs that provide classes which teach individuals who have an interest in researching their family history how to use birth and death records, cemetery and funeral home records, census records, Internet resources and software products that produce family tree displays. |
0 |
| General Abuse Prevention |
FN-1500.1900-250 |
Programs that attempt to reduce the incidence of violence that occurs within the context of the family through a variety of educational interventions which may be appropriate for children of various ages; parents, grandparents or other adults living in the household; people who work with families and/or the community at large. The programs focus broadly on abuse prevention rather than offering more specialized services relating to child abuse, elder abuse, spouse/domestic partner abuse or other specific forms of abuse. |
0 |
| General Acute Care Hospitals |
LL-3000.2500 |
Health care facilities that are licensed to operate 24 hours per day and offer diagnostic and treatment services as well as emergency and critical care services for people who have any of a variety of illnesses or injuries which require immediate, short-term intervention. |
0 |
| General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups |
PN-8100.0500-270 |
Mutual support groups whose members are people who have any type of behavioral addiction or a substance use disorder involving alcohol or other drugs. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; provide emotional support, information and resources to help those who participate modify their behavior; and may include faith-based and secular 12-step groups as well as non-12 step groups. |
0 |
| General Appliance Provision |
BM-3000.0500-250 |
Programs that provide appliances for people who need them. Available items depend on what has been donated and is on hand at any given time. |
0 |
| General Art Galleries/Exhibits |
TA-9000.0300-240 |
Galleries and other art centers that feature a variety of different types of art rather than focusing on a particular art form (e.g., paintings, sculpture, glass art or jewelry), artist, artistic period or style. |
0 |
| General Arts and Crafts |
PL-7400.0500-260 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn the basics of a variety of crafts such as drawing, painting, ceramics, fiber art, digital photography, cartooning, mixed media art, beading and jewelry making. |
0 |
| General Assessment for Substance Use Disorders |
RX-0400.2500 |
Programs that evaluate individuals who may have a drug and/or alcohol use disorder 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. |
0 |
| General Assistive Technology Equipment |
LH-0600.2500 |
Programs that pay for or provide a general assortment of equipment, appliances, and assistive aids which enable individuals who have physical or sensory limitations to increase their mobility and/or ability to communicate and live more comfortably. Assistive technology may include adapted equipment or the service to adapt equipment; aids for hearing, mobility, speech, or vision; prosthetics and orthotics; and other devices that assist in daily living and communication. |
0 |
| General Aviation Services |
BT-4800.0500-250 |
Organizations that provide hangar space, and refueling and maintenance services for owners of private aircraft including those used for agricultural aviation, business aviation, air taxi services and private flying. |
0 |
| General Benefits Assistance |
FT-1000.2500 |
Programs that focus broadly on helping individuals who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining grants, payments, services or other benefits for which they are eligible rather than offering more specialized services relating to a particular type of benefit. |
0 |
| General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups |
PN-8100.1000-250 |
Mutual support groups whose members are people who have experienced a loss, such as the death of a loved one, divorce or separation. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; 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. |
0 |
| General Business Tax Information |
DT-8700.1000-300 |
Programs that provide general information about the tax obligations of businesses. |
0 |
| General Buying Clubs |
BM-1700.2500 |
Membership organizations that enable participants to purchase a variety of consumer goods at lower than retail prices. |
0 |
| General Clothing Donation Programs |
TI-1800.1500-250 |
Programs that accept new or secondhand clothing, repair the items if necessary, and keep the clothing for use in their own programs, donate it to shelters and other community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve, or sell it to raise money for agency programs. These programs accept donations of all types of clothing including children's clothes, work clothes, maternity clothes and shoes rather than specialize in a particular type of clothing. |
0 |
| General Clothing Provision |
BM-6500.1500-250 |
Programs that provide clothing for people who need it. Available items depend on what has 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. |
0 |
| General Construction Inspection |
TE-1000.1000-150.25 |
Programs that inspect buildings that are under construction to ensure structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes and other regulations. General inspections are conducted at various stages in the process beginning with the foundation and framing. Upon completion, a final comprehensive inspection is made and inspectors "sign off" on the project. |
0 |
| General Consumer Complaints |
DD-1500.4050 |
Programs such as local consumer complaints offices that respond to a range of consumer issues rather than specializing in handling a particular type of complaint. These programs register complaints by consumers and, when possible, attempt to find a satisfactory resolution. |
4 |
| General Counseling Services |
RP-1400.2500 |
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. |
0 |
| General Crafts Clubs |
PS-8200.0550-260 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in crafts, often through the medium of a club or society which is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. The clubs support a wide variety of crafts depending on the interests of members who may participate in individual and group projects that represent a range of disciplines. Some general crafts clubs may also provide facilities for working on a range of crafts, arrange for discounts on materials, sponsor exhibits or sales of art pieces created by members, publish a newsletter or provide a crafts library. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
0 |
| General Crime Prevention Programs |
FN-1500.2150 |
Programs that provide information about a wide variety of options which help citizens protect themselves from crime rather than specializing in a particular type of crime prevention. |
0 |
| General Crime Reporting |
FN-1700.2600 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanism that people can use to report any of a wide variety of crimes rather than specializing in reports regarding a particular type of criminal activity. |
0 |
| General Crime Victim Assistance |
FN-1900.2500 |
Programs that provide a variety of supportive services for victims of crimes and their families 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 court 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. |
0 |
| General Crisis Intervention Hotlines |
RP-1500.1400-250 |
Programs that provide immediate assistance for people who are emotionally distressed with the objective of defusing the crisis, ensuring the person's safety and helping the person to take the next immediate steps toward resolving the problem. General crisis intervention hotlines are available to anyone who is experiencing a crisis rather than focusing on people with particular types of problems such as domestic violence, mental health or child abuse. Hotline staff are often trained volunteers who are available via telephone, email, chat and/or text. |
0 |
| General Dentistry |
LV-1600.2400 |
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 related 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 treatment. |
22 |
| General Dentists |
YO-3000.1800-300 |
Individuals who diagnose, prevent and treat problems with teeth or mouth tissue. They remove decay, fill cavities, examine x-rays, place protective plastic sealants on children's teeth, straighten teeth and repair fractured teeth. They also perform corrective surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum diseases. Dentists extract teeth and make models and measurements for dentures to replace missing teeth. They provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, the use of fluorides and other aspects of dental care; administer anesthetics; and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications. |
0 |
| General Disaster Information |
TH-2600.2500 |
Programs that provide general information for the public about major disasters and large-scale emergencies occurring within the U.S. 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. |
7 |
| General Disaster Preparedness Information |
TH-1700.1800-250 |
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. Included 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 special 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. |
0 |
| General Education Advocacy |
FT-8000.2500 |
Programs that provide advocacy and/or other forms of legal assistance for students, their families, advocates and others who have issues that have an impact on the learning environment in public and private educational institutions and affect the ability of students to attend and succeed in school. Specific issues may include school choice, student discipline and dismissal, search and seizure, privacy rights, freedom of expression, religion in schools, student testing, student achievement, promotion and retention policies, graduation requirements, student use of the Internet and other technologies, bullying on campus, student-to-student sexual harassment and school safety. General education advocacy relates to issues that have relevance for all students rather than focusing more narrowly on those related to special education. |
0 |
| General Expectant/New Parent Assistance |
PH-6100.1800-250 |
Programs that provide educational and supportive services that help new parents or those expecting a child, to prepare them on an emotional and practical level for the impact the newborn will have on their lives and relationships. The programs are open to all parents. Initial focus areas include healthy eating for the mother, danger signs in pregnancy, sibling preparation and being ready for labor and delivery, followed by practical information on basic infant care, newborn behaviors, baby supplies, bathing techniques, diapering, breastfeeding and other feeding options, as well as infant and childhood illnesses. Later topics may include walking, talking, toilet training and other aspects of child development, all to help ensure that infants and toddlers are nurtured, live in a safe environment and receive proper health care. |
0 |
| General Federal Income Tax Information |
DT-8700.2000-300 |
Programs that provide general information about the federal tax obligations of individuals. |
0 |
| General First Aid Instruction |
LH-2700.2000-250 |
Programs that provide instruction that covers a range of basic paramedical techniques (such as controlling bleeding, preventing shock, rigging emergency splints/wraps for bone breaks/sprains) that can be used to provide basic emergency treatment for individuals who are sick or have been injured before professional medical attention is available. Also included is instruction in treating minor injuries such as insect bites, scratches, burns and splinters that normally do not require medical care. |
0 |
| General Furniture Provision |
BM-3000.2000-250 |
Programs that provide furniture for people who need it. Available items depend on what has been donated and is on hand at any given time. The collection may include but does not specialize in adapted furniture, baby furniture or other specific items. |
0 |
| General Harm Reduction Test Strip Distribution |
RX-8470.1900-180.30 |
Programs that distribute test strips which can be used to detect the presence of fentanyl, xylazine, and many of their known analogs in a drug sample to reduce the number of opioid-related overdoses, severe injuries, fatalities, and other complications from contaminated drugs. Based on the results of the testing strips, people can choose to implement measures to reduce the risk of an overdose including using less of the substance, giving slow or test shots, not using alone, using with a naloxone rescue kit nearby or not using the substances at all. Other drugs in pill or powder form can also be tested (e.g., cocaine, MDMA, ketamine, and other illegally obtained prescription medications) but must be mixed with water prior to testing. |
0 |
| General Health Education Programs |
LH-2700.2500 |
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 their 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 particular area. |
2 |
| General Health Insurance Information/Counseling |
LH-3500.2500 |
Programs that help people in need of health insurance evaluate the full range of alternatives available to them and select the coverage that best meets their needs. |
0 |
| General Household Goods Donation Programs |
TI-1800.3000-250 |
Programs that accept new or secondhand household items and other consumer products for use in the household, refurbish them if necessary, and keep them for use in their own programs, donate them to other community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve, or sell them to raise money for agency programs. These programs accept donations of all types of items, including furniture, appliances, kitchenware, linens, and cleaning supplies rather than specialize in a particular type of item. |
0 |
| General Household Goods Provision |
BM-3000.2500 |
Programs that pay for or provide access to an assortment of new, reconditioned or secondhand household goods including furniture, appliances, bedding and linens and other items for the home. Available items depend on what has been donated and is on hand at any given time. |
0 |
| General Household Workers |
YO-8200.6500-250 |
Individuals who dust and polish furniture; sweep, mop and wax floors; vacuum; and clean ovens, refrigerators and bathrooms in private households. They also wash dishes, polish silver and change and make beds. Some wash, fold and iron clothes. A few wash windows. Other duties may include looking after a child or an elderly person, cooking, feeding pets, answering the telephone and doorbell and calling and waiting for repair workers. General household workers may also take clothes and laundry to the cleaners, buy groceries and do other errands. |
0 |
| General Housing Expense Assistance |
BH-3800.2500 |
Programs that generally pay for housing related bills or finance new living accommodations for people who are otherwise unable to provide for their housing needs, rather than specializing in a particular type of expense or housing situation. |
0 |
| General Immunization |
LT-3400.2500 |
Programs that inoculate the general population to prevent individuals from contracting diseases to which they are particularly susceptible, or to prevent infecting others at greater risk of severe illness, including newborns and young children, people who could become pregnant, older adults, and/or travelers, rather than specializing in a particular type of immunization. |
0 |
| General Insurance Fraud Reporting |
FN-1700.3350-250 |
Programs offered by state insurance commissioners offices and other similar organizations that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms the public can use to report instances where applicants, policyholders, claimants, providers, agents or insurance company employees have made false statements or otherwise intentionally misrepresented the facts during the process of buying, using, selling or underwriting insurance. General insurance fraud programs accept reports regarding fraud related to many types of insurance rather than focusing on problems within a particular segment of the insurance industry. |
0 |
| General Intensive Care |
LD-3300.2500 |
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. |
0 |
| General Internist Services |
LV-3300.2850 |
Programs that are staffed by physicians who provide continuing comprehensive care for common and complex multisystem illnesses in ambulatory care as well as hospital settings. General internists often function as primary care physicians who are the patient's initial point of contact with the health care system and who assume ongoing responsibility for maintaining the health of their patients and for providing treatment in case of illness including consultation with specialists when required. |
0 |
| General Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Programs |
FN-1500.3600-250 |
Programs that focus broadly on juvenile delinquency prevention rather than replicating a specific approach such as Midnight Basketball that was developed elsewhere and has wide name recognition. These programs generally include education, recreation and community involvement activities in a variety of combinations but have as common objectives reducing known risk factors for delinquent behavior and giving young people more attractive alternatives. |
0 |
| General Laboratory Tests |
LF-5280 |
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. |
0 |
| General Legal Aid |
FT-3200 |
Programs that provide legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals who need assistance in routine legal matters, usually in the area of bankruptcy, housing, public benefits, family law, elder law or immigration/naturalization. |
15 |
| General Legal Name Change Assistance |
FT-5900.2500 |
Programs that provide assistance to individuals who need to change their name on a passport, driver license, state ID card, court order, immigration papers, tribal ID card, or other documents. Legal name changes are typically processed according to the rules of the applicant's local state court system; applicants whose request is approved will receive a court order document that can be used to request the change of name with other government agencies. A formal state court name change petition is generally not required after marriage. |
0 |
| General Medical Care |
LE |
Routine health care provided by internists, pediatricians, family medicine specialists, gynecologists, obstetricians, nurse practitioners, midwives, physicians' assistants or other health care providers 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 checks, mammograms and other similar procedures as well as therapeutic services for people who do not require specialty care. |
0 |
| General Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs |
TI-1800.5000-230 |
Programs that accept and may refurbish, if necessary, a general assortment of assistive technology equipment for people with a disability, and medical supplies required by individuals convalescing following surgery or illness. Donated equipment, appliances, assistive aids, and other items may remain with the program for their organization's use or donated to other community-based organizations for their own use or distribution to the people they serve. |
0 |
| General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision |
LH-5000.2500 |
Programs that maintain a comprehensive collection of medical equipment and supplies for use in the home and make it available to people who need it, generally on a rental purchase basis. |
0 |
| General Medical Expense Assistance |
LH-5100.2500 |
Programs that pay the medical care expenses of people who are unable to obtain necessary care without assistance in general, rather than focusing on specific types of medical expenses. Assistance may be provided for dental care, eye care, prescriptions, insurance premiums, medical equipment, medical care and rehabilitation service bills, as well as other costs incurred such as transportation, lodging or child care. General medical expense assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements. |
0 |
| General Mental Health Information/Education |
RR-5150.2500 |
Programs that improve the public's understanding of mental health and mental illness and help people make choices which promote personal mental health, take advantage of opportunities for early detection, develop an awareness of available treatment options and support their ability to deal with mental health conditions when they arise. General mental health information/education programs provide information about a wide variety of mental health related diagnoses rather than specializing in a particular area; and may develop and disseminate materials whose objective is to dispel misconceptions about the nature of mental illness, marshal support for people who have a psychiatric disability or behavioral issue and help to remove the stigma that is often associated with mental illness. |
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| General Mental Health Screening |
RP-5000.5000-260 |
Programs that offer simple, non-condition specific tests that people who are concerned about their emotional health in general can take to learn more about their symptoms and ways of coping with them. Participants generally have an opportunity to see a film and/or hear a talk about the causes, symptoms and treatment of different types of mental health conditions; complete a screening questionnaire; and talk about the results with a mental health professional. People who show signs of a disorder are encouraged to seek further evaluation and, potentially, treatment. Most general mental health screenings are confidential and available at no cost. Mental health screenings may also be available by telephone or online. |
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| General Minor Home Repair Programs |
PH-3300.2750-250 |
Programs that provide a variety of minor home repair services for homeowners who qualify. Specific services vary by organization but include such things as fixing leaky pipes and faucets; clearing clogged drains; replacing broken switches, sockets and electrical fixtures; changing light bulbs; fixing or replacing door locks and handles; replacing broken screen doors or window panes; installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and changing batteries; making minor repairs on stair treads; replacing carpet threshold strips; and replacing furnace filters. |
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| General Obstetrics |
LV-6000.2400 |
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 medical care, as needed, during the period of time it takes for her uterus to return to its normal size (generally 42 days). |
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| General Offender Registries/Community Notification |
FN-1500.6250-250 |
Programs that seek to prevent released offenders of any type from committing new crimes by requiring them to register with local law enforcement officials or other agencies; and/or or by authorizing or requiring that probation and parole departments, law enforcement agencies, or prosecutor offices disseminate information about released or about to be released offenders to the community at large, generally via newspapers, television, community meetings or posting lists of offender names on the Internet. In most jurisdictions, community notification is reserved for sex offenders. |
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| General Ophthalmology |
LV-2400.6300-220 |
Programs that are staffed by specialists who have a broad medical education and general training in the diagnosis and management of eye disorders and conditions. General ophthalmologists are responsible for all aspects of eye health rather than specializing in subspecialties such as pediatric ophthalmology or neuro-ophthalmology; and provide an entry point for patients to receive refractions and glasses or contact lenses, screenings for asymptomatic eye diseases, diagnosis and treatment of most eye conditions, referral to specialists, and coordination with other aspects of medical care. |
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| General Organizational Accountability Assistance |
TP-1950.2500 |
Programs that provide assistance that deals broadly with the concept of accountability and help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups understand the responsibilities associated with their status; develop acceptable policies, procedures and practices; adhere to applicable rules and regulations; and manage their programs in an exemplary way. Responsibilities of nonprofit organizations include publication of programmatic and financial information and statistics and board membership lists, development and adoption of internal control and conflict of interest policies, and timely and accurate completion and filing of appropriate tax-exempt reports that will enable the public to review the use of the organization's funds relative to their stated mission and purpose. |
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| General Paratransit/Community Ride Programs |
BT-4500.6500-280 |
Programs that provide flexibly scheduled and routed door-to-door (or curb-to-curb) transportation services for the general public. Patrons generally have no private transportation and are unable to use the fixed-route public transportation system; or live in a rural area not served by a public transit system. |
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| General Pest Control Services |
JP-6500.6500-225 |
Pest control services that are equipped to eradicate most types of insects, rodents and other pests that may endanger the health of the community or cause damage to homes and other structures, crops and gardens, rather than specializing in certain pests such as termites or bedbugs. |
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| General Physical Examinations |
LF-7100.2500 |
Routine examinations conducted on an annual basis to assess the general physical condition of an individual and detect abnormalities. General physicals vary, but most involve a discussion of any concerns the patient may be having; checking vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, heart rate and respiration rate), weight and general appearance; heart and lung exams using a stethoscope; a head and neck exam that looks at the throat, teeth and gums, ears, sinuses, eyes, lymph nodes, thyroid and carotid arteries; an abdominal exam that uses palpation to detect liver size, the presence of abdominal fluid or tenderness; a visual examination of the extremities; and breast and pelvic exams for women, testicular and prostate exams for men. The annual physical exam also provides an opportunity to refocus attention on prevention and screening and routine laboratory tests may be suggested. |
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| General Plan Development/Amendment |
TE-4525.4500-460.25 |
Programs that are responsible for drafting and/or amending and implementing a local general plan that serves as a municipality's or county's "blueprint" for future development. The general plan is a statement of policies, including text and diagrams setting forth objectives, principles, standards, and plan proposals, for the future physical development of the municipality or county. It represents the community's view of its future and serves as the basis upon which the city/town council, board of supervisors, and planning commission will base their land use decisions. The general plan and its diagrams have a long-term outlook, identifying the types of development that will be allowed, the spatial relationships among land uses, and the general pattern of future development. It addresses housing and commercial development, conservation, utility service systems, highways, government facilities, public works facilities, schools, parks and recreational facilities, airports and other components of urban, suburban and rural environments. In many jurisdictions a general plan (also referred to as a master plan, comprehensive plan or official plan) is a legal prerequisite for a zoning ordinance. General plans must be consistent with the legislative mandates established by state planning authorities but will vary widely from jurisdiction to jurisdiction depending on local priorities. |
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| General Property Tax Information |
DT-8700.6500-250 |
Programs that provide general information about the tax obligations of property owners. |
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| General Psychiatry |
RP-6400.2500 |
Programs that are staffed by licensed physicians who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders including anxiety, depression, psychoses, sexual dysfunction, adjustment reactions and substance abuse. Psychiatric treatment involves a full mental and physical health evaluation and an individualized treatment plan which may include psychotherapy, medication and other interventions which help patients and their families cope with their illness. General psychiatry applies broadly to all populations with mental disabilities rather than offering more specialized services to specific target groups. |
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| General Purpose Fingerprinting |
FT-3210 |
Programs that provide sets of fingerprints for any purpose including for individuals who simply want to have an additional means of personal identification. The images may be collected by a variety of means including use of ink to record fingerprint images on a standard fingerprint card and use of live scanning equipment to record and store fingerprint images electronically. |
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