| Men's Health Centers |
LN-4925 |
Programs that provide comprehensive primary and specialized care which focus on health issues experienced by men. Services are provided in an emotionally supportive and safe environment, and typically include health education, wellness programs and assistance navigating services. Specialized care available at men's health centers vary and may include reproductive and sexual health diagnostic and treatment services, cancer screening, and/or other public education programs focused on men's health. |
0 |
| Men's Issues |
YZ-4900 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of men and their interests. |
0 |
| Men's Social Clubs |
PS-8000.5000 |
Organizations for men that provide an opportunity for members to meet and socialize through dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable activities. Some clubs may also offer lecture series which address topics of interest to the membership or provide opportunities for involvement in charitable fundraising and other similar activities. |
0 |
| Men's Support Groups |
PN-8100.4500-500 |
Mutual support groups whose members are men who want an opportunity to share their issues and concerns with other men in a safe, supportive environment. Meeting formats may include in-person, telephone or Internet options. |
0 |
| Mending/Alterations Services |
BM-5010 |
Programs that pay for or provide sewing services for people with clothing that needs mending or alterations. These programs may also work on household items such as curtains or linens. |
0 |
| Meniere's Disease |
YF-3000.4960 |
A recurrent and usually progressive group of symptoms which include progressive deafness, ringing in the ears, dizziness, and a sensation of pressure in the ears. |
0 |
| Meningitis |
YF-3000.5000 |
An inflammation of the membranes of the spinal cord or brain which may be caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Acute meningitis is marked by a moderate and irregular fever, loss of appetite, constipation, intense headache, intolerance to light and sound, contracted pupils, delirium, retraction of the head, convulsions and coma. Viral meningitis is generally less severe and may resolve itself without specific treatment whereas the bacterial form may be quite severe, can be transmitted to others and may result in brain damage, hearing loss and other long-term problems. |
0 |
| Meningitis Control |
JP-1500.1700-500 |
Programs that control the occurrence of meningococcal disease/meningitis by monitoring the incidence of the disease in the general population, investigating individual outbreaks and identifying and screening recent contacts of people who are infected to stop the spread of the disease. |
0 |
| Meningitis Immunizations |
LT-3400.5000 |
Programs that provide inoculations which prevent recipients from contracting meningococcal meningitis, a potentially life-threatening bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Students living in on-campus housing at colleges and universities in some areas may be required to have proof of immunization prior to receiving residence hall entry. Some campus health centers provide meningitis vaccination clinics for their students. |
132 |
| Mennonite Community |
YR-1500.4900 |
Members of any of the Christian groups that derive from the Anabaptist movement in Holland which holds that profession of religious faith is an adult choice to be affirmed by rebaptism. Mennonites are known for their belief in a simple life, pacifism, charitable works and the separation of church and state. |
0 |
| Menopause |
YF-3000.5040 |
The permanent cessation of fertility and menstrual activity in women, usually between the ages of 40 and 58 but most often after age 45. Menopause typically occurs in three stages: perimenopause, the span of time preceding menopause when the menstrual cycle is irregular and menopausal symptoms (decreased fertility, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness and mood swings) are often experienced; menopause, the point in time when a woman has experienced her last period which is generally established retrospectively when the individual has gone 12 consecutive months without a period; and postmenopause, the years following menopause after the ovaries have become inactive during which menopausal symptoms typically decrease. |
0 |
| Menstruation Supplies |
LH-5000.5050 |
Programs that pay for or provide tampons, sanitary pads, liners, wipes, first period kits and other products that are needed by women during monthly menstrual cycles. |
0 |
| Menstruation Supplies Donations |
TI-1800.5050 |
Programs that accept tampons, sanitary pads, liners, wipes, first period kits and other products that are needed by women during monthly menstrual cycles and keep them for use in their own program or donate them to shelters and other community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve. Also included are programs that assemble a collection of menstruation related supplies for women and make the materials available to people in their community who need them. |
0 |
| Mental Health Assessment and Treatment |
RP |
Programs that provide diagnostic and treatment services for individuals whose psychiatric problems or other emotional difficulties are not severe enough to require 24-hour care but who can benefit from regular consultation and therapy with a mental health professional. |
7 |
| Mental Health Associations |
TD-1600.3100-550 |
Organizations whose members are mental health service providers, consumers, parents and advocates who have affiliated for the purpose of improving mental health services, preventing mental illness, promoting social conditions which enhance the potential for good mental health and advocating for an environment of awareness and tolerance. Many mental health associations provide information about and referral to local mental health resources, public education regarding mental illness, advocacy, and technical assistance and training on issues affecting their members. |
0 |
| Mental Health Care Facilities |
RM |
Long or short-term care inpatient facilities, counseling agencies and therapists in private practice that offer diagnostic and treatment services for children, adolescents and/or adults who have an identifiable mental disorder such as depression or anxiety or for people who are experiencing difficult life transitions or are having problems coping with daily living. |
0 |
| Mental Health Counselors |
YO-5000.5200 |
Individuals who provide evaluations, referrals and short-term counseling services to help people prevent or remediate personal problems, conflicts and emotional crises. They help people deal with any of a wide variety of issues including addictions and substance abuse, suicidal impulses, stress management, problems with self-esteem, issues associated with aging, job and career concerns, educational decisions, issues related to mental and emotional health, and family, parenting and marital problems. They work closely with other mental health specialists including psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, psychiatric nurses and school counselors. |
0 |
| Mental Health Courts |
FC-8200.8100-500 |
State courts that handle LPS conservatorships and cases which involve psychiatric evaluations, investigations, hearings and trials related to the involuntary detention of people who are alleged to have severe emotional problems and who are unable or unwilling to seek voluntary care for themselves. |
0 |
| Mental Health Crisis Lines |
RP-1500.1400-500 |
Programs that provide immediate assistance for people experiencing a mental health crisis such as a psychotic episode with the objective of defusing the crisis, often working closely with mobile crisis teams on standby, and helping the person develop a plan to link with resources for ongoing assistance, if required. A mental health crisis is a non-life threatening situation in which an individual exhibits extreme emotional disturbance or behavioral distress, is considering harm to him or herself or others, is disoriented or out of touch with reality, has a compromised ability to function, or is otherwise agitated and unable to be calmed. Other common indicators include feelings of intense sadness or depression, sleeping or eating problems, anxiety, severe distress, grief, anger or aggression, scattered, unfocused thinking, self-doubt, loss of motivation, lack of patience or irritability and paranoia. The service is generally available via telephone, email, chat and/or text. |
1 |
| Mental Health Drop In Centers |
RM-6500.5000 |
Programs that provide an alternative, nonresidential environment for people who have mental, emotional or social problems and which may offer recreational activities, socialization, individual or group counseling, mutual support group meetings, information and referral or other similar services. Included are centers that are staffed by consumers of psychiatric services as well as centers that are managed by professional staff. |
0 |
| Mental Health Evaluation |
RP-5000 |
Programs that provide screening, diagnostic and treatment planning services for people who are experiencing acute or chronic psychiatric problems. Included is a continuum of assessment services ranging from a comprehensive psychiatric or psychological evaluation to the administration of one or a combination of psychological tests to examine a particular personality variable. Services may be provided in a variety of settings including hospitals and community-based clinics. |
0 |
| Mental Health Expense Assistance |
RR-5050 |
Programs that pay the mental health care expenses of people who are unable to obtain necessary care without assistance. Mental health expense assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements. |
0 |
| Mental Health Facility Complaints |
DD-1500.5830 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing, incompetence of staff, cleanliness and safety of facilities, treatment of patients, quality of care, excessive fees, unethical, improper or unprofessional conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of inpatient or residential facilities for people who have substantive mental, emotional or social problems. |
0 |
| Mental Health First Aid Training |
RR-5150.5000-500 |
A public education program that offers courses which teach people how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorder in people with whom they interact. The symptoms of mental illness can be difficult to detect. Even when friends and family of someone who appears to be developing mental illness can tell that something is amiss, they may not know how to intervene or direct the person to proper treatment – which means that all too often, those in need of mental health services do not get them until it is too late. The training introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs, builds understanding of their impact, and provides an overview of common treatments. The course uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis, select appropriate interventions, provide initial help and connect people to professional, peer and social supports as well as self-help resources. A wide variety of people may find the course of value including teachers, first responders, law enforcement personnel, veterans and people who want to be prepared, in general, to help their neighbors, children, parents and friends and others. |
0 |
| Mental Health Halfway Houses |
RR-8800.5100 |
Programs that provide congregate living arrangements and a wide variety of counseling and supportive services to facilitate the return to the community, if possible, of people who have received psychiatric treatment in an inpatient or residential treatment facility for acute or chronic mental or emotional disorders. Included are facilities that provide brief, intermediate and lifelong living arrangements in a sheltered environment. |
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| Mental Health Information/Education |
RR-5150 |
Programs that provide information through a variety of channels that improves the public's understanding of mental health and mental illness; the nature, etiology, diagnosis and treatment or management of specific mental disorders; and strategies for reducing the incidence of conditions where possible. Mental health education programs help people make informed decisions about matters that affect their personal mental health and that of others. They inform the public of the risk factors and signs of mental health conditions, encourage people to take advantage of early detection programs, help people modify behaviors that compromise their own mental health and provide support for family members and friends who are coping with mental illness or other mental health issues that have affected a loved one. |
4 |
| Mental Health Intervention Programs |
RR-5180 |
Programs staffed by trained intervention specialists who work with family members, friends and others who are concerned about a loved one's mental health condition. Interventions for adults typically focus on skills that enhance independent living including development of those that focus on communication, conflict resolution, daily living, problem-solving, social interaction and skills in the area of interpersonal relationships. The interventions sometimes include a meeting which is planned, rehearsed and carried out during which the person is confronted with how their mental illness may be affecting their career, family life or physical health with the objective of persuading them to seek treatment. Assistance during the intervention may include mediation, if required, and post-intervention support. The process can be used for many mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, gambling or sexual addiction, eating disorders and compulsive spending/credit problems. Interventions for children and adolescents generally focus on skills in the areas of social interaction, cognitive flexibility, communication skills, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships and problem-solving. Family interventions exist to improve outcomes for the person with the disorder or illness by improving family engagement and effectiveness in handling the challenges associated with the issue as well as improving the well-being of the caregiver and reducing the stress and negative outcomes of caregiving. |
0 |
| Mental Health Issues |
YZ-5000 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of mental health/mental illness. |
0 |
| Mental Health Occupational Therapy |
LR-6200.5000 |
Programs that provide occupational therapy whose goal is to is to help people with mood disorders, substance abuse problems or other mental disabilities develop the skills and obtain the supports necessary for independent, interdependent, productive living. Particular emphasis is given to interventions that result in improved quality of life and decrease hospitalization. Services may be provided in a variety of settings including adult day centers, day treatment centers, community rehabilitation programs, community mental health clinics, clubhouse programs, outpatient psychiatric clinics, foster care residences, sheltered workshops and group and private homes. |
1 |
| Mental Health Practitioner Associations |
TN-5500 |
Organizations whose members are hypnotists, therapists or other mental health professionals who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting mutual interests, participating in mental health seminars and conferences, networking with their peers, subscribing to mental health journals and other publications, and taking advantage of other opportunities for continuing professional development. Many mental health associations set standards which relate to the qualifications and performance of members, may accept and investigate complaints from the public regarding the practices of members, may assist members who are having difficulty with their employers, may maintain referral services through which residents who require counseling are referred to members, and may act as advocates for the recipients of their services and for desired social change. |
5 |
| Mental Health Related Community Support Services (CSS) |
RP-6400.8000-500 |
Programs that provide support for adults with a severe and persistent mental illness who remain living and working in the community. CSS is provided in the individual's homes, community settings, and occasionally in the agency setting by staff who have experience working with adults with intense and persistent mental health issues. Services focus on helping the person reduce or manage their symptoms. Objectives of the program may include: monitoring mental health symptoms, developing a supportive relationship, crisis intervention when required, medication monitoring and management, communication with other relevant service providers, transportation arrangements, and the development and coordination of a natural support system. The number of contacts per month (which may be made in person or by telephone) are dependent on the current severity of the person's symptoms. |
0 |
| Mental Health Related Prevention Programs |
RR-5150.5000 |
Programs that attempt to reduce the incidence of specific types of mental health issues such as problem gambling, suicidal feelings, sexual addiction, shopping addiction or cluttering through a variety of educational interventions in situations where prevention is a realistic option. The programs help people understand the nature of the problem, the impact of the issue on the lives of individuals and families, the risk factors and warning signs, and sources of treatment and support that are available in the community. Included may be printed materials, videos or websites that address the subject and presentations in schools and agencies and to family groups as well as information campaigns that are intended for the community at large. |
2 |
| Mental Health Related Support Groups |
PN-8100.5000 |
Mutual support groups whose members are people who have specific social, emotional or other mental health problems. Families and friends may also be welcome. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and provide an opportunity for participants to share information, practical tips for daily living and encouragement about issues related to the problem. |
2 |
| Mental Health Screening |
RP-5000.5000 |
Programs that offer simple tests that people who are concerned about their emotional health can take to learn more about their symptoms and ways of coping with them. Individuals generally have an opportunity to see a film and/or hear a talk about the causes, symptoms and treatment of specific 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 mental health screenings are confidential and available at no cost. Mental health screenings may also be available by telephone or online. |
2 |
| Mental Health Self Management Programs |
RR-5240 |
Mental health programs that provide education, training and support for people with severe mental illnesses such as depression, bi-polar disorder and schizophrenia that helps them manage their disorder, prevent relapses and re-hospitalizations and achieve personal recovery goals. Participants adopt a self-management care plan; actively share in decision-making with mental health professionals; monitor and manage signs and symptoms or their own condition; manage the impact of the condition on their physical, emotional, occupational and social functioning; and have access to and confidence in their ability to use support services. |
0 |
| Mental Health Support Services |
RR |
Programs that offer early intervention, transitional care or other services that supplement and facilitate primary and adjunctive therapies; which offer community mental health education programs; or which link people who are in need of treatment with appropriate private providers. |
0 |
| Mental Health Warrants |
RP-1500.3400-500 |
Programs that issue orders which authorize law enforcement officers to apprehend, take into protective custody and transport an individual to an appropriate mental health facility for an emergency psychiatric evaluation and possible detention in situations where there is reasonable cause to believe that the person is a serious danger to him or herself or another, or is incapable of self-care. The individual can be held by the facility for a specified period of time, generally 72 hours, and then must either be released or, if additional treatment is needed, further court involvement is required. |
0 |
| Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Access Centers |
RM-6500.4500 |
Facilities that provide voluntary drop-in assessment and stabilization services for individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder crisis who do not need intensive medical care or hospitalization. Services include counseling, crisis stabilization and observation, detoxification, suicide risk assessment, and connection to community resources. When necessary the program coordinates placement in residential treatment and inpatient hospitalization programs. |
0 |
| Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Occupations |
YO-5000 |
Individuals whose occupations are concerned with helping people deal with psychological, emotional and social problems or providing support for individuals who have an alcohol or drug use disorder. |
0 |
| Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Ombudsman Programs |
FT-5500 |
Programs such as governmental, departmental, or nonprofit ombudsman offices that provide assistance to individuals seeking or actively receiving mental health and/or substance use disorder related services. Types of available assistance may vary by location and include addressing concerns and complaints about mental health and substance use disorder facilities, answering questions or providing referrals related to patient's rights, assistance related to navigating healthcare coverage plans to access services, and working directly with providers to help develop fair solutions to healthcare access problems. These offices work within the system to help patients achieve satisfaction as an alternative to filing a complaint with licensing authorities or consumer action agencies, requesting the services of outside advocates or seeking legal advice from attorneys who specialize in the mental health and substance use care field. |
0 |
| Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services |
R |
Programs that provide preventive, diagnostic and treatment services in a variety of community and hospital-based settings to help people achieve, maintain and enhance a state of emotional well-being, personal empowerment and the skills to cope with everyday demands without excessive stress or reliance on alcohol or other drugs. Treatment may include emotional support, introspection and problem-solving assistance using a variety of modalities and approaches, and medication, as needed, for individuals who have a substance use disorder involving alcohol and/or other drugs or for people who range from experiencing difficult life transitions or problems in coping with daily living to those with severe, chronic mental illnesses that seriously impact their lives. |
0 |
| Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities |
YF-5000 |
An alteration in thinking, mood or behavior or some combination of those that either creates distress or interferes with people's relationships or their ability function. |
0 |
| Mentoring Programs |
PH-1400.5000 |
Programs that provide companionship, guidance and/or role models for individuals who are disadvantaged because of age, income, physical or developmental disabilities or family environment. |
5 |
| Mentoring Services Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-2300.1700-500 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to provide companionship and guidance and/or serve as role models for individuals who are disadvantaged because of age, income, physical or developmental disabilities or family environment. Some programs may be looking specifically for male or female adult volunteers to serve as mentors for young men or women from families in which adult figures of the same gender are absent or only available on a limited and inadequate basis or who are troubled and at risk for delinquency; or for people who are willing to serve as peer role models. Also included are volunteer opportunities for career mentors, i.e., professionals who are willing to be paired with people who have an interest in their occupation/job. |
2 |
| Mentoring Skills Development |
TP-6650.5200 |
Programs that offer workshops or other forms of training or support which help participants develop personal mentoring skills and/or learn the steps involved in planning and implementing a successful workplace mentoring program. Mentoring involves a formalized, voluntary relationship between the mentor and one or more individuals which encompasses interpersonal support, guidance, mutual exchange, sharing of wisdom, coaching and role modeling; and yields benefits to all parties in the areas of personal growth, career development, lifestyle enhancement, spiritual fulfillment, goal achievement and other areas mutually designated by mentors and their partners. |
0 |
| Merchandise Displayers/Window Dressers |
YO-0300.1900-500 |
Individuals who plan and erect commercial displays such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores or at trade exhibitions. Those who work on building exteriors erect major store decorations including building and window displays and spot lighting. Those who design store interiors outfit store departments, arrange table displays and dress mannequins. |
0 |
| Merchandise/Services Discount Cards |
BM-1700.5000 |
Programs, often available through senior centers, that issue identification cards which enable eligible older adults, people with disabilities (and their accompanying attendants, where applicable) and others designated by the program to purchase goods and services at discount prices from participating merchants or other organizations or receive services at discount rates. Also included are programs that issue coupons that can be redeemed for goods and/or services at reduced costs. |
3 |
| Mercury Exposure |
YF-3000.5050 |
Situations in which an individual has come into contact with (and perhaps been poisoned by) mercury, a naturally occurring metal which takes a number of forms (a shiny, silver-white, odorless liquid in its metallic form, a colorless, odorless gas when heated, and a variety of organic and inorganic compounds when combined with other elements). People can be exposed to mercury by eating fish contaminated with methylmercury (an organic compound that is created when mercury combines with carbon); breathing vapors in air from spills, incinerators and industries that burn mercury-containing fuels; release of mercury from dental work and medical treatments; breathing contaminated workplace air or skin contact during use in the workplace (dental, health services, chemical and other industries that use mercury); and practicing rituals that include mercury. The effects of exposure to any hazardous substance, including mercury, depend on the dose, the duration, how the individual was exposed, personal traits and habits, and whether other chemicals are present. Exposure to high levels of metallic, inorganic, or organic mercury can permanently damage the brain, kidneys and developing fetus. Effects on brain functioning may result in irritability, shyness, tremors, changes in vision or hearing, and memory problems. Short-term exposure to high levels of metallic mercury vapors may cause effects including lung damage, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increases in blood pressure or heart rate, skin rashes, and eye irritation. Exposure to very small amounts of mercury does not necessarily pose a health risk. |
0 |
| Mercury Waste Recycling and Recovery |
TE-8920.6600-500 |
Organizations that are involved in the collection, processing, recycling, and recovery of mercury-contaminated soil, dental amalgam, fluorescent lamps, ballasts, PCB and non-PCB electrical equipment transformers, thermometers, blood pressure measuring instruments, computer monitors, electronics, and other products and materials that contain hazardous levels of mercury. |
0 |
| Mercy Flight Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-3000.5030 |
Programs that are actively seeking qualified pilots with access to privately owned aircraft who are willing to provide air transportation on a voluntary basis for people who need to travel by air for medical reasons but are unable to use a commercial airline. Volunteer pilots may also be asked to provide flight services for other types of medical missions which may include transporting human organs and tissue for transplants; plasma or whole blood; anatomical specimens for medical research; or medical personnel, equipment and supplies. |
0 |
| Mercy Transportation |
LH-6300.5600 |
Programs, usually staffed by volunteer private pilots, that provide flight services for medical missions which may include transporting human organs and tissue for transplants; plasma or whole blood; anatomical specimens for medical research; medical personnel, equipment and supplies; and, in instances of medical and financial need, individual patients who require services from health care facilities that they would be unable to access without assistance. Also included are programs that provide compassionate, non-emergency long-distance ground transportation for patients in need, usually by bus. |
2 |
| Merger Planning/Implementation |
TP-4000.8000-500 |
Programs that help two or more nonprofit organizations, small businesses or other groups implement a restructuring alternative which includes the integration of all programmatic and administrative functions to increase the administrative efficiency and programmatic quality of the participating organizations. Mergers occur when one or more organizations dissolve and become part of another organization's structure. The surviving organization may keep or change its name. A merger also occurs when two or more organizations dissolve and establish a new structure that includes some or all of the resources and programs of the original organizations. |
0 |
| Metal Art Exhibits |
TA-9000.0300-500 |
Galleries and other art centers that display and/or sell indoor and outdoor sculptures, wall hangings, furniture, chandeliers and other fixtures, fireplace screens, garden wall art, architectural metal works such as gates and railings, and other functional and decorative pieces that are made using iron, copper, brass, bronze, stainless steel or other metals. |
0 |
| Metal Art Instruction |
PL-7400.0500-545 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their ability to create indoor and outdoor sculptures, wall hangings, furniture, chandeliers and other fixtures, fireplace screens, garden wall art, architectural metal works such as gates and railings, and other functional and decorative pieces that are made using iron, copper, brass, bronze, stainless steel or other metals. Students learn to operate the hand and power tools used in metalworking and finishing; and are taught techniques and processes for forming, cutting, joining and embellishing various types of metals to create objects of art. |
0 |
| Metal Detecting Clubs |
PS-8200.4900 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in discovering old coins, jewelry, axe heads and other historical artifacts; items that have been lost at the beach or in other areas; or valuable metals such as gold, silver or copper ore using metal detection equipment. Activities may include showing and sharing of information about the items they have found on their hunts, seeing the discoveries of other members, exchanging detecting tips, understanding the laws and regulations about where it is legal to metal detect and learning more about the possibilities of the hobby. |
0 |
| Metal/Plastics Machine Operators |
YO-6200.6500-550 |
Individuals who set up, operate and tend machines that make parts that are used in metal and plastic products. Setup workers prepare the machines prior to production; and may monitor and adjust the machinery during its operation. Operators and tenders primarily monitor the machinery during its operation, sometimes loading or unloading the machine or making minor adjustments to the controls. Many workers both set up and operate equipment. Metal machine operators set up and tend machines that cut and form all types of metal parts. Whether tending grinding machines that remove excess material from the surface of machined products or presses that extrude metal through a die to form wire, operators usually perform simple, repetitive operations that can be learned quickly. Plastics machine operators set up and tend machines that transform plastic compounds (chemical-based products that can be produced in powder, pellet or syrup form) into a wide variety of consumer goods such as toys, tubing and auto parts. |
0 |
| Meter Readers |
YO-1500.5200 |
Individuals who read electric, gas, water or steam consumption meters and record the volume used. They serve both residential and commercial consumers and either walk or drive along the designated route. Their duties include inspecting the meters and their connections for any defects or damage, supplying meter repair and maintenance workers with the necessary information to fix damaged meters, and keeping track of the average usage and recording reasons for any extreme fluctuations in volume. |
0 |
| Methadone Clinics |
RX-8450.5000-510 |
Medication assisted treatment (MAT) programs that use methadone to help people with an opioid use disorder abstain from or reduce their use of opioids. Methadone works by changing how the brain and nervous system respond to pain. It lessens the painful symptoms of opiate withdrawal and blocks the euphoric effects of opiate drugs such as heroin, morphine, and codeine, as well as semi-synthetic opioids like oxycodone and hydrocodone. Methadone is offered in pill, liquid, and wafer forms and is taken once a day. Pain relief from a dose of methadone lasts about four to eight hours. Patients taking methadone to treat opioid addiction must receive the medication under the supervision of a physician. After a period of stability (based on progress and proven, consistent compliance with the medication dosage), patients may be allowed to take methadone at home between program visits. The length of time in methadone treatment varies from person to person but should be at least 12 months; and treatment must be stopped gradually to prevent withdrawal. The decision to stop treatment needs to be supervised by a physician. |
0 |
| Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus |
YF-3000.5060 |
A variety of staph infection that is resistant to all penicillins, to all cephalosporins and to many antibiotics and topical antiseptics. The only antibiotic available for treatment of severe infections is vancomycin. The condition avidly colonizes areas of the skin where the protective barrier of the epidermis in broken. Burn wounds, surgical wounds, umbilical stumps and pressure sores (decubitus ulcers) are the most common sites of infection. |
0 |
| Methodist Community |
YR-1500.5000 |
Members or adherents of the Protestant denomination that developed from the teachings of John Wesley. |
0 |
| Mexican Community |
YH-6000.5050 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Mexico or who identify themselves as part of the Mexican community. |
0 |
| Mexican Restaurants |
PL-1800.5400 |
Eating establishments that offer the cuisine of Mexico which features specialties such as guacamole served with tortilla chips, nachos, quesadillas, meneudo (tripe soup), albondigas soup (meatball soup), chimichangas, chili, enchiladas, flautas, tacos, taquitos, fajitas, tamales, chile rellanos, posole, burritos, huevos rancheros (an egg dish), queso fundido (Mexican fondu), pepian (pork in mole sauce), and a wide variety of chicken, beef, pork and fresh fish specialties. Typical ingredients include a wide variety of chilies (chipotle, jalapeno, poblano and pequin), red and green tomatoes, avocados, bananas, jicama (a starchy vegetable), nopales (edible cactus leaves) and chayote (a sweet squash). Many dishes are served with rice and refried beans. Popular desserts include flan, sopapillas and bunuelos (deep-fried pastry squares dusted with cinnamon and sugar). Beverages usually include margaritas as well as other cocktails and a choice of Mexican beer (Bohemia, Corona, Carta Blanca, Dos Equis, Negra Modelo, Superior and Tecate). |
0 |
| Microbiologists |
YO-8000.4500-550 |
Individuals who investigate the growth and characteristics of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, algae or fungi. Most microbiologists specialize in environmental, food, agricultural or industrial microbiology; virology (the study of viruses); parasitology (the study of organisms living in ecologically exploitive and competitive relationships with host organisms); or immunology (the study of mechanisms that fight infections). Many microbiologists use biotechnology to advance knowledge of cell reproduction and human disease. |
0 |
| Microbiology Research |
TR-1000.5200 |
Programs that conduct research which focuses on the growth and characteristics of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, algae or fungi. Most microbiology research focuses on environmental, food, agricultural or industrial microbiology; virology (the study of viruses); parasitology (the study of organisms living in ecologically exploitive and competitive relationships with host organisms); or immunology (the study of mechanisms that fight infections). |
0 |
| Microcephalia |
YF-3000.5070 |
A congenital disorder that is characterized by abnormal smallness of the head. |
0 |
| Microenterprise Development/Support |
TB-0900.0650-500 |
Programs that provide technical assistance, training in business skills, assistance in writing business plans, access to venture capital or loans, loan guarantees or other forms of support for individuals who want to establish or expand the operation of very small businesses known as microenterprises or microbusinesses. A microenterprise is a business, which may be located in an urban, suburban or rural setting, with five or fewer employees and capital needs of less than $25,000. Many start as home or yard-based businesses, have part-time operations, and may be created by nontraditional entrepreneurs such as women, minorities, low-income individuals, and dislocated or underemployed workers. Most provide an opportunity for low-income households to become more self-sufficient. |
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| Microenterprise Financing |
TB-0900.1000-400 |
Programs that provide venture capital, loans, grants or other forms of financial support for individuals who want to establish or expand the operation of very small businesses known as microenterprises or microbusinesses. A microenterprise is a business, which may be located in an urban, suburban or rural setting, with five or fewer employees and capital needs of less than $25,000. Many start as home or yard-based businesses, have part-time operations, and may be created by nontraditional entrepreneurs such as women, minorities, low-income individuals, and dislocated or underemployed workers. Most provide an opportunity for low-income households to become more self-sufficient. |
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| Microwave Radiation Information |
JP-6500.1900-500 |
Programs that provide general information about microwave radiation as a pollutant, associated safety hazards, testing procedures and measures for remediation. |
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| Microwave Radiation Testing |
JP-6500.1800-500 |
Programs that conduct tests which detect radiation leakage from microwave ovens or other likely sources and/or supply test kits which can be used in the home for this purpose. |
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| Mid Atlantic Cuisine |
PL-1800.0500-500 |
Eating establishments that offer specialties from New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland which feature a wide variety of seafood including littleneck and cherrystone clams, striped bass and Chincoteague oysters; terrapins (Delaware turtles); soft-shell crab; beefsteak tomatoes; and Pennsylvania Dutch specialties such as shoofly pie (a sticky dessert made with molasses), scrapple (pork scraps and seasoned cornmeal loaves) and pot pies made with meat, chicken or vegetables. |
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| Middle East Community |
YH-5000 |
Individuals whose ethnic background and ancestry are those of the countries and peoples of that portion of southwest Asia that extends from the Sinai Peninsula to Afghanistan. Many Middle East peoples are of Arab descent. |
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| Middle Eastern Restaurants |
PL-1800.5600 |
Eating establishments that offer the cuisine that is served in Jordan, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon which features such regional specialties as mazza (appetizers), sfeeha (peppery meat pies), hummus (mashed chick peas), foole salad (fava beans, tomato, onion, parsley and garlic), torshi (pickled vegetables), fattoush (purslane and other vegetables in pomegranate sauce), falafel (fried fava beans and garbanzo beans with herbs and spices), kibbeh (cracked wheat, ground meat and pine nuts), lahm hajeen (a Middle Eastern pizza) and tabbouli (a fresh salad with bulghur, parsley and mint) as well other dishes made with lamb, eggplant and fresh fish. |
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| Middle Income |
YL-3300.5000 |
Individuals or families whose annual income is greater than 200% of the poverty level for their family size. |
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| Middle School Students |
YG-8000.2490-490 |
Individuals who are enrolled in public or private middle schools that are part of the formal education system. Middle schools serve pre-adolescent and young adolescent students between grades 5 and 9, with most in the grade 6-8 range. Schools in the upper grade range (7-9) are sometimes also referred to as junior high schools. |
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| Middle Schools |
HD-8000.1800-500 |
Educational institutions that provide formal instruction for students in the seventh, eighth and ninth grades which focuses on a more advanced study of history, geography, social studies, science, literature, art, music, creative writing, physical education and languages, and which may broaden the curriculum to add a number of elective subjects. |
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| Midnight Basketball |
FN-1500.3600-500 |
Programs that provide an opportunity for high risk youth and young adults to meet in a supervised, safe environment during "high crime" evening and late night hours to play basketball and participate in mandatory pre-game educational workshops conducted by community organizations and agencies, e.g., Healthy Start programs, Private Industry Councils, the Urban League, county health agencies, the state employment development department, community colleges and others. The workshops address a wide variety of lifestyle issues such as job interview skills, financial management, AIDS awareness and screening, substance abuse prevention, interpersonal relationship skills, conflict resolution, prenatal care, financial management, entrepreneurial opportunities and cultural exposure. The objective of the program is to prevent high risk behavior, reduce the incidence of local crime and give participants an opportunity to engage in competitive play. |
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| Midwest Cuisine |
PL-1800.0500-550 |
Eating establishments that offer specialties from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio and Missouri which feature fresh-water fish (trout, bass and perch), wild rice, poke greens, wilted lettuce and persimmon pudding as well as dishes that reflect the Polish and German influence in parts of the region. Hearty meat dishes such as steak with french fries, pot roast and fried pork chops may also be available. |
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| Midwife Complaints |
DD-1500.7230-460 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing, incompetence, negligence, quality of service, unlicensed activities, excessive fees, unprofessional conduct or other inappropriate practices of individuals who are licensed to practice midwifery. |
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| Midwifery |
LJ-5000.5250 |
Programs that utilize licensed midwives (registered or certified nurses who have received additional specialized training in maternal and child health care and the management of labor and delivery) to provide health care services for mothers and infants during pregnancy and delivery and following birth. |
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| Midwifery Associations |
TN-5000.5000 |
Organizations whose members are practicing midwives who have affiliated for the purpose of advancing the field, promoting mutual interests, participating in professional seminars and conferences and taking advantage of other opportunities for continuing professional development. Many midwifery associations develop clinical practice guidelines for the field, review midwifery education programs, coordinate communication among midwives throughout the state or region and maintain referral services through which residents who require midwifery services are referred to members. |
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| Midwifery Referrals |
LH-2600.5000 |
Programs that maintain lists of midwifery clinics and midwives, and link women who are in need of primary care in the area of pregnancy and childbirth with qualified practitioners. |
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| Midwives |
YO-3000.6000-500 |
Health care professionals who provide a variety of health care services for women that may include medical histories and annual gynecological examinations, family planning and preconception care, prenatal care, labor and delivery support, newborn care and menopause management. The services of a midwife depend on the certification and licensure credentials obtained and the practice restrictions within each state. Most midwives in the U.S. are certified nurse-midwives who have a bachelor’s degree and may have a master’s or doctoral degree; have completed both nursing and midwifery training, have passed national and state licensing exams to become certified and are licensed by the state. Certification is offered by the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) and the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM). |
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| Migrant Education Programs |
HH-5000 |
Programs that provide formal supplementary learning activities and experiences for school age children who travel with their families from one temporary residence to another to enable family members to secure temporary or seasonable employment. |
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| Migrants |
YV-5000 |
People who move from one temporary residence to another, usually in search of temporary or seasonal employment. |
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| Mild Alzheimer's Disease |
YF-3000.0440-500 |
A stage in the progression of Alzheimer's disease (usually lasting two to four years) that is characterized by memory loss for recent events, disorientation in relation to time or place, lack of spontaneity and energy, depression, concentration difficulties, the conviction that one is "going crazy" and the tendency to over-react or become hysterical or enraged. |
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| Mild Alzheimer's Disease |
YF-3000.2380-050.50 |
A stage in the progression of Alzheimer's disease (usually lasting two to four years) that is characterized by memory loss for recent events, disorientation in relation to time or place, lack of spontaneity and energy, depression, concentration difficulties, difficulties organizing and expressing thoughts, and the tendency to over-react or become hysterical or enraged. |
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| Mild Intellectual Disabilities |
YF-1800.5000-500 |
A clinical condition in which the individual's level of intellectual functioning is within the IQ range of 50-70. Individuals with mild intellectual disabilities develop social and communication skills during the preschool period, have minimal impairment in sensorimotor areas, and often are not distinguishable from other children until a later age when the child enters school and begins to experience academic difficulties. By late teens, people with mild intellectual disabilities can learn academic skills up to approximately the sixth grade level; and during the adult years, they can usually achieve social and vocational skills that are adequate for minimum self-support, but may need guidance and assistance when under unusual social or economic stress. |
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| Mileage Reimbursements |
BT-8300.3000 |
Programs that reimburse individuals for mileage expenses incurred in connection with medical appointments or other designated purposes. |
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| Military Base Libraries |
TJ-4400.8100-550 |
Libraries that are located on military bases and are maintained for use by individuals in the armed forces and their dependents. |
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| Military Bases/Forts |
TM-5000 |
Sites established by any of the branches of the armed forces within the U.S or abroad for the training of military recruits, the stationing and/or deployment of active military or peacekeeping personnel and the provision of support services for military personnel and their dependents. |
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| Military Chaplaincy Services |
TM-5050 |
Offices within the military that are staffed by ministers, priests, imams and rabbis who provide for the spiritual needs of all military personnel, their family members and Department of Defense civilian personnel, regardless of denomination. Military chaplains conduct worship services, liturgies and rites; provide counseling, pastoral care, visitation, religious education, morale programs, spiritual renewal, lay leadership programs and humanitarian outreach; and advise commanders on religious, ethical, moral, morale and quality of life matters. |
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| Military Child Care |
PH-1250.5000 |
Programs located on military bases and supported by the Department of Defense (DoD) that provide substitute parental care for children of military personnel. |
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| Military Contract Employees |
YN-4900 |
Employees of private companies contracted by the military to provide security, transportation, construction, medical, food preparation and other support services. |
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| Military Donations/Relief Programs |
TI-1800.5150 |
Programs that accept donations from the general public for the benefit of military personnel and their families or arrange for other supportive services during peace or wartime. |
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| Military Family Service/Support Centers |
TM-5100 |
Programs located at military installations throughout the world that handle inquiries from military personnel, retirees, reservists and their family members, do an assessment of their needs and refer them to sources of help available at the installation or in the local community. The centers may provide relocation assistance, transition assistance, family life programs (e.g., parenting, stress management), individual and family counseling, employment assistance, and financial management services as well as emergency assistance. |
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| Military Family Support Groups |
PN-8100.4500-550 |
Mutual support groups whose members are the spouses, children, parents, other relatives, boyfriends, girlfriends or friends of active duty military personnel who have needs, issues and problems that relate to the stresses of military life. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; help participants prepare for military mobilization or deployment; and allow them to share their experience, strengths and hopes to solve the problems they have in common and to address the quality of life issues that affect them all. |
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| Military Hospitals |
LL-3000.5300 |
Health care facilities that provide general clinical and hospitalization services primarily for active duty military personnel, but also for military dependents and retired personnel, subject to space and availability of medical staff. |
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| Military Law |
FT-5700 |
Programs that provide assistance for people who are employed by any of the branches of the armed forces and have committed an offense which brings them under the jurisdiction of the military courts. |
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| Military Life Insurance |
NS-4500.5000 |
A program administered by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs that provides low cost group life insurance for service members on active duty, ready reservists, members of the National Guard, members of the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Public Health Service, cadets and midshipmen of the four service academies, and members of the Reserve Officer Training Corps. Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) coverage is available in $50,000 increments up to the maximum of $400,000. Service members with SGLI coverage have two options available to them upon release from service. They can convert their full-time SGLI coverage to term insurance under the Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) program or convert to a permanent plan of insurance with one of the participating commercial insurance companies. SGLI is a group life insurance policy purchased by VA from a commercial life insurance company. |
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| Military Museums |
TA-5500.5500 |
Institutions that acquire, preserve, research and exhibit permanent and/or traveling collections of objects or documents that relate to the history and conduct of warfare. Exhibits may display weaponry, demonstrations of military strategy, relics of famous battles, profiles of individuals who made significant contributions to military history or the advancement of warfare and other similar objects. |
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