| Music Recitals |
TA-5750.5000 |
Organizations that offer individual performances by people, often pupils, who are demonstrating their vocal skills or their proficiency in playing a musical instrument. |
0 |
| Music Therapy |
RP-8000.5000 |
Programs that offer a form of therapy which uses music and music-related activities to address the physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of individuals with mental, physical or developmental disabilities, substance abuse disorders, chronic health conditions or other problems. Music therapists assess emotional well-being, physical health, social functioning, communication abilities, and cognitive skills through musical responses; and design music sessions for individuals and groups based on client needs using music improvisation, receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, music and imagery, music performance and learning through music. Music can thus be used as a passive agent as in the case of listening to music to aid in reminiscence, reality orientation or relaxation; or as an active creative process in which the individual participates in musical production. Through musical involvement in the therapeutic context, clients' abilities are strengthened and transferred to other areas of their lives. Music therapy also provides avenues for communication that can be helpful to those who find it difficult to express themselves in words. |
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| Music/Audio Downloading Web Services |
TJ-1800.3300-600.50 |
Online technology tools such as iTunes that allow Internet users to download music or other audio content under conditions sanctioned by the rights holder |
0 |
| Musical Composition Instruction |
PL-7400.5500-550 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their skills in song or lyric writing, classical composition, orchestration, arrangement or film scoring. Classes may address the composition of any of a wide variety of types of music including country, folk, rock and jazz tunes, classical pieces and other popular forms. |
0 |
| Musical Instrument Donation Programs |
TI-1800.4500-500 |
Programs that accept new or secondhand musical instruments, repair the items if necessary, and keep the instruments 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. |
0 |
| Musical Instrument Instruction |
PL-7400.5500-570 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their ability to play the musical instrument of their choice, either as solo performers or part of an ensemble. |
0 |
| Musical Instrument Loan |
TJ-4500.5400 |
Libraries and other organizations that maintain a collection of musical instruments that patrons can borrow which may include acoustic guitars, bass guitars, banjos, autoharps, violins in various sizes, ukuleles, mandolins, mountain dulcimers, electronic keyboards, bongos and other drums. Supporting equipment such as music stands may also be provided. |
0 |
| Musical Instrument Repairers/Tuners |
YO-3400.6500-500 |
Individuals who repair percussion, stringed, reed or wind instruments or work on instruments that are out of tune. Band instrument repairers, brass and wind instrument repairers and percussion instrument repairers focus on woodwind, brass, reed and percussion instruments damaged through deterioration or accident. They move mechanical parts or play scales to find problems. They may unscrew and remove rod pins, keys, worn cork pads and pistons, and remove soldered parts using gas torches. Violin and guitar repairers adjust and repair stringed instruments. They replace or repair cracked or broken sections and damaged parts. They also restring the instruments and repair damage to their finish. Piano tuners and repairers tune and make minor repairs to the pianos they service. Tuning involves tightening and loosening different strings to achieve the proper tone or pitch. Because pianos are difficult to transport, tuners normally make house calls. Some repairers specialize in restoring older pianos. Pipe organ repairers do work similar to that of piano repairers, but on a larger scale. Additionally, they assemble new organs. |
0 |
| Musical Instruments |
PL-7200.5000 |
Programs that provide access to any of a variety of musical instruments for people who want to have an opportunity to play. |
0 |
| Musicals/Light Opera Productions |
TA-8500.5500 |
Programs that offer theatrical productions, typically of a sentimental or humorous nature, which consist of musical numbers and dialogue based upon a unifying plot. |
0 |
| Musicians |
YO-0300.5200 |
Individuals who play musical instruments, sing, compose or arrange music, or conduct groups in instrumental or vocal performances. Also included are lyricists and librettists. Musicians other than lyricists, composers or arrangers may perform solo or as part of a group. They generally entertain live audiences in nightclubs, concert halls and theaters featuring opera, musical theater or dance; but may perform exclusively for recording or production studios. |
0 |
| Muslim Chinese Restaurants |
PL-1800.1550-600 |
Eating establishments that offer halal dishes which conform to Islamic dietary laws but which are also representative of Chinese cuisine. Specialties may include sze ma da bing (hot sesame bread), shredded tripe, lamb and cabbage warm pot, spicy beef and ox-tendon, green onion pancakes, shallot-rubbed chicken, beef with pan-fried noodles, steamed dumplings and eggplant braised in soy sauce, ginger and spices. |
0 |
| Muslim Community |
YR-5000 |
Followers of Islam, the religious faith and cultural system that is based on the belief in Allah as the sole deity, in Muhammad as the prophet of Allah and in the Koran as the revelation of Allah to Muhammad and the divinely authorized basis for the religious, social, civil, commercial and legal regulations of the Islamic world. |
0 |
| Mutual Assistance Agreement Partners |
TH-1700.1900-520 |
Organizations with different service areas but similar missions, e.g., information and referral programs or fire departments in different counties, that have a standing agreement to provide resources to one another in cases where a disaster overwhelms the resources of one of the partners. |
0 |
| Mutual Fund Companies |
TB-0700.2050-500 |
Regulated investment companies that pool money from shareholders and invest in a variety of securities, including stocks, bonds and money market instruments. |
0 |
| Mutual Support |
PN |
Programs that foster relationships in which experiences, feelings, ideas or other personal perspectives are exchanged to the shared benefit of those involved. |
0 |
| Myanmarese Community |
YH-0500.8170-500 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Myanmar or who identify themselves as part of the Myanmarese community. Myanmar is a country in southeast Asia, also known as the Union of Burma. The official language is Burmese. |
0 |
| Myasthenia Gravis |
YF-3000.5240 |
A disease that is characterized by great muscular weakness (without atrophy) and progressive fatigability. It is due to functional abnormality, lack of acetylcholine or excess of cholinesterase which play an important role in the transmission of nerve impulses at synapses and myoneural junctions and ensure normal muscular contractions. |
0 |
| Myatonia |
YF-3000.5280 |
A noninherited but sometimes familial disease that is characterized by the absence of muscular development which is first apparent in the area of the lower extremities. |
0 |
| Mycological Societies |
PS-8200.3000-500 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in mushrooms and other fungi, often through the medium of a club or society that is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Activities may include field trips which enable participants to view different types of mushrooms; lectures, slide shows or other types of presentations that provide information about growing mushrooms; and opportunities for members to share their own gardening experiences with mushrooms and/or participate in mushroom-related competitions. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
0 |
| Myelodysplasia |
YF-3000.5300 |
A condition in which there is a defective formation of the spinal cord. |
0 |
| Myelograms |
LF-4800.5800 |
Programs that conduct x-ray scans of the spinal column following injection into the spinal canal of a radiopaque substance as a means of studying the spinal structure, especially the spaces or disks between the bones, and detecting abnormalities. |
0 |
| Myocardial Perfusion Imaging |
LF-4800.5850 |
Programs that produce images of the myocardium (the middle layer of the walls of the heart composed of heart muscle) following introduction of a radioactive substance, usually thallium, in order to assess functionality. |
0 |
| Nail Care Specialists |
YO-8200.1000-600 |
Individuals who work exclusively on nails and provide manicures, pedicures, coloring and nail extensions for clients. |
0 |
| Naltrexone Based MAT Programs |
RX-8450.5000-600 |
Medication assisted treatment (MAT) programs that use Naltrexone (Vivitrol) to help people with an opioid or alcohol use disorder abstain from or reduce their use of opioids or alcohol. The medication comes in a pill form or as an injectable. The pill form of naltrexone (ReVia, Depade) can be taken daily. The injectable extended-release form of the drug (Vivitrol) is administered intramuscular once a month. Naltrexone can be prescribed by any health care provider who is licensed to prescribe medications. To reduce the risk of precipitated withdrawal, patients are warned to abstain from illegal opioids and opioid medication for a minimum of 7-10 days before starting Naltrexone. If switching from methadone to naltrexone, the patient has to be completely withdrawn from the opioids. Naltrexone blocks the euphoric and sedative effects of drugs such as heroin, morphine, and codeine. It works differently in the body than buprenophine and methadone, which activate opioid receptors in the body that suppress cravings. Naltrexone binds and blocks opioid receptors, and is reported to reduce opioid cravings. There is no abuse or diversion potential with naltrexone. Naltrexone can also be used to treat alcohol use disorders. Oral Naltrexone and extended-release injectable Naltrexone can be used for the treatment of alcohol dependence in patients who can abstain from alcohol in an outpatient setting before the initiation of treatment. Naltrexone has not been shown to be effective in patients who are drinking at treatment initiation. Both formulations may have the greatest benefit in patients who can discontinue drinking on their own for several days before treatment initiation. |
0 |
| Name/Gender Identity Modification Assistance |
FT-5900.5600 |
Programs that provide assistance for individuals who may identify as trans, non-binary or non-conforming who need to change their name and/or gender marker on a passport, driver license, state ID, court order, immigration papers, tribal ID card, or other documents. Some programs are also able to cover related expenses. |
0 |
| Name/Personal Information Modification Assistance |
FT-5900 |
Programs that provide assistance for people who want to submit an application to legally change their name, gender marker or other personal identification characteristics on relevant legal and government-issued documents. |
1 |
| Namibian Community |
YH-0300.6000 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Namibia or who identify themselves as part of the Namibian community. Namibia is a country in southern Africa. The official language is English. |
0 |
| Nanny Services |
PH-1250.6000 |
Programs that offer the services of individuals who are willing to share a family's home and provide ongoing care for the children in the family. |
0 |
| Narcissistic Personalities |
YF-5000.5400-600 |
A personality disorder that is characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance or uniqueness; a preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success; an exhibitionistic need for constant attention and admiration; characteristic responses to threats to self-esteem; and characteristic disturbances in interpersonal relationships including feelings of entitlement, interpersonal exploitation, relations that alternate between the extremes of overidealization and devaluation, and lack of empathy. |
0 |
| Narcolepsy |
YF-3000.7960-600 |
A chronic sleep disorder that is characterized by recurrent attacks of drowsiness and sleep. The patient is unable to control these spells of sleep, which may occur in unusual circumstances such as while eating, driving a car or having a conversation, but is easily awakened. Individuals with narcolepsy also experience intrusions of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep into the transition between sleep and wakefulness, sleep paralysis, and/or cataplexy (episodes of sudden, reversible loss of muscle tone that are precipitated by intense emotion); and may also experience intense dream-like imagery just before falling asleep or just after waking. |
0 |
| Nasal Dysfunction |
YF-3000.5400 |
Any of a variety of disorders that affect the sense of smell. |
0 |
| Nasogastric Feeding |
LT-8300.8500-600 |
Programs that provide milk or other liquids or total nutritional requirements for people who are unable to take food orally through a temporary tube which is placed in the nose and threaded into the stomach (or, in some cases, the duodenum or the jejunum section of the small intestine). |
0 |
| National Cemeteries |
PB-1400.6000 |
A system of cemeteries, soldiers' lots and monument sites administered by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs in which members of the armed forces, veterans discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, and designated family members can be interred. Also eligible for burial are members of the reserve components of the armed forces, the Army and Air National Guard, and Reserve Officers Training Corps who die while on active duty or training for performing these services, or who have 20 years of service in the reserve components of the armed forces creditable for retired pay. Services include the gravesite, opening and closing of the grave, headstones and markers, and perpetual care. |
0 |
| National Flood Insurance Program |
TH-1800.2500-600 |
A program available through insurance brokers and administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) which enables people to purchase insurance against physical damage to or loss of buildings and/or contents therein caused by floods, mudslides or flood-related erosion. |
0 |
| National Forests/Grasslands |
PL-6400.5900 |
Large areas of federally owned forests and grasslands that are open to the public for a variety activities including picnicking, camping, hiking, hunting, horseback riding, bird watching, wildlife viewing, bicycling, swimming, fishing, boating and scenic driving. Facilities for visitors vary from area to area. National forests and grasslands in the United States are managed by the U.S. Forest Service under the multiple use principle for each natural resource including water, timber, forage, wildlife and recreation. |
0 |
| National Guard |
TM-5175.5800 |
The National Guard is a unique state-based military force shared by the state and federal government. Members of the Army and Air National Guard perform duty a minimum of 39 days per year but often much more. They can be called upon to augment active military forces in times of national emergency and serve their states and local communities when natural disasters and other contingencies occur. When on state duty (or state and federal shared duty), they are under the tactical and administrative control of the governor. When mobilized or performing strictly federal duty, they are under the control of the President as Commander-in-Chief. |
0 |
| National Guard Personnel |
YN-0500.6000 |
The enlisted men, women and officers who form the militia force that is maintained as a reserve for the United States Army and Air Force. Members serve on a statewide basis but are subject to activation for federal service as well as for state emergencies. |
0 |
| National Libraries |
TJ-4400.6000 |
Libraries that are units of or affiliated with the federal government and which serve as copyright depositories for materials published in the country, compile and maintain a national bibliography, collect international materials for scholarly use, produce and distribute bibliographic tools such as subject headings listings, develop and maintain standards for bibliographic practices, coordinate a network of libraries nationwide and/or provide reference and other library services for federal employees. |
0 |
| National Monuments |
PL-6400.5950 |
An eclectic group of places, landmarks, structures and other objects of historic, scenic or scientific interest situated on lands owned or controlled by the federal government and set aside for preservation, usually by presidential proclamation. Included are selected fossil beds, cliff dwellings and other Native American ruins, pueblo and Spanish church ruins, effigy mounds, caves, cliffs, buttes, canyons, lava beds, sand dunes, natural bridges, petrified forests, sites of volcanic activity, glacier areas, sub-arctic ecosystems, marine gardens, coastal mountain fjords, northern boreal forests, and fragile habitats of specific species of animals, birds, fish and other wildlife. National Monuments in the U.S. are managed by the Bureau of Land Management. |
0 |
| National Newspapers |
TJ-5500.6000-600 |
Organizations that print and/or distribute or otherwise make available newspapers that have national circulation. Included are newspapers like USA Today which has true national distribution and papers like the Washington Post and the New York Times which have de facto national distribution status. |
0 |
| National Night Out Events |
FN-4000.5900 |
Annual events involving citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials whose purpose is to increase crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for and participation in local anticrime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Along with the traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch vigils, cities, towns and neighborhoods "celebrate" NNO with block parties, cook-outs, parades, visits from local police and sheriff departments, flashlight walks and other activities that bring neighbors together. The campaign is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and has been held every August since 1984. |
0 |
| National Parks |
PL-6400.6500-600 |
Large areas of special scenic, historic or scientific importance that are set aside by the federal government and preserved in their natural state for public enjoyment and appreciation as well as for environmental study. Included are national preserves, areas having the same characteristics as national parks but in which Congress has permitted public hunting, trapping, logging, and oil and gas exploration and extraction. |
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| National Security Organizations |
TL-6000 |
Government agencies, independent organizations, advisory bodies and other groups that are responsible for formulating and/or carrying out policies that protect the internal security of their country. Included are organizations that are involved in developing defense policy, gathering and evaluating foreign intelligence, planning and implementing counterintelligence activities or coordinating and/or overseeing the intelligence/counterintelligence activities of other entities. |
0 |
| National Security Policy Research/Analysis |
TL-6000.6000 |
Programs that conduct research studies on major national security topics including the armed forces, weapons decisions, deployment policies, counter-terrorism planning and coordination and the security aspects of foreign relations; monitor legislation on national security issues; advocate for specific defense policies and expenditures; sponsor conferences, forums and other meetings on national security issues; or engage in other activities related to national security. |
0 |
| Native American Community |
YH-6000.6000 |
Individuals whose ethnic background and ancestry are that of the tribal, aboriginal peoples who originated in what is now the United States. Included are Native Americans who are living on or off reservations in rural and urban areas. |
0 |
| Native American Cuisine |
PL-1800.0500-630 |
Eating establishments that offer specialties that are representative of American Indian cooking including fry bread, posole (a corn dish), succotash (a vegetable dish made with corn, squash and beans), pumpkin and corn soup, yucca blossom salad, duck stuffed with wild rice and a variety of familiar dishes that have Native American origins including Brunswick stew, baked clams, beef jerky , grilled corn and smoked salmon. |
0 |
| Native American General Assistance |
NL-1000.6000 |
Programs administered by the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs or state or local entities that provide financial assistance and a variety of social services to meet the basic needs of eligible American Indians living on or near reservations or in other urban or rural settings. |
0 |
| Native American Language Immersion Programs |
HH-4450.5800 |
Programs offered by English-speaking school districts that provide classes in regular school subjects such as math, science and social studies that are taught in a specific Native American language enabling students to acquire the language as they learn the content. Native language immersion systematically incorporates Native cultural content and culturally appropriate ways of teaching and learning, and involves full-day or most-of-the-day teaching and learning in the Native language, often complemented by after-school and summer programs. |
0 |
| Native American Religious Permits |
DF-7000.5950 |
Programs that issue permits which authorize Native Americans to possess eagle feathers and parts (or those from regulated migratory birds) for religious and cultural purposes such as healing, marriage and naming ceremonies. Applications for a permit require certification that the requesting individual is an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe and has authorization to participate in a particular tribal religious ceremony. |
0 |
| Native American Traditional Healing |
LT-0500.5800 |
Programs that offer alternative treatments that are based on Native American tribal traditions about health and illness. Traditional healing is holistic in nature, comes from the tribe's beliefs about how individuals fit in the web of life, generally focuses on restoring harmony and connectedness to universal powers and may involve sweat lodges, talking circles, ceremonial smoking of tobacco, shamans, herbalism, animal spirits, or "vision quests". Each tribe uses its own techniques. The techniques by themselves are not "traditional healing". They are only steps towards becoming whole, balanced and connected. |
0 |
| Native American/Tribal Law |
FT-5950 |
Programs that provide assistance for Native Americans who need legal advice or representation regarding federal recognition, treaty rights, fishing and hunting rights, environmental protection, reservation boundaries, land acquisition, land and water rights, Indian gaming, housing, health, taxation or jurisdictional questions. Attorneys who practice in this area are concerned with the treaties, statutes, executive orders, court decisions and administrative actions that define the relationship among the United States, Indian tribes and individuals, and the states. Native American law attorneys are found in federal government bodies such as the Bureau of Indian Affairs and The Indian Claims Commission, which hears and determines claims against the United States on behalf of any Indian tribe. Private law firms also have lawyers who specialize in matters relating to Indian lands and reservations, tribal rights and other legal issues affecting Native Americans. Specific Indian tribes, which are recognized as sovereign entities with the power to regulate their internal and social organization, have lawyers who may be members of the tribe themselves, and/or lawyers who are hired as "general counsel" to handle the legal affairs of their tribe. Public service agencies also serve the Native American community with lawyers who specialize in the Indian Child Welfare Act, and others who serve children, people who are elderly, or indigent members of the Native American community. |
0 |
| Natural Family Planning |
LJ-2000.1000-600 |
Programs that offer instruction in birth control methods which rely on awareness of the woman's fertility cycle in order to achieve or avoid pregnancy rather than on the use of medication, devices or surgery. Included are the Billings birth control method and the rhythm method. |
0 |
| Natural Food Restaurants |
PL-1800.6100 |
Eating establishments that specialize in meals which are nutritious and healthfully prepared. Dishes are typically high in fiber and low in fat, salt and sugar; contain few or no preservatives, artificial flavorings, colorings or other chemical additives; and feature whole grains, organically grown fresh fruits and vegetables and natural sweeteners such as honey. Vegetables are usually steamed rather than boiled and meat dishes are made with graze-fed cattle and range chickens. |
0 |
| Natural Gas Service Billing/Collections |
BV-8950.6000-600 |
Offices that are responsible for handling natural gas service billing and collection problems, and for responding to inquiries about fees, charges and payment options. |
0 |
| Natural Gas Service Connection |
BV-8950.6000-605 |
Offices that are responsible for activating natural gas service for new customers. |
0 |
| Natural Gas Service Connection/Repair |
BV-8950.6000 |
Organizations that are responsible for processing natural gas service connection orders; installing, maintaining and repairing necessary equipment; activating service; accepting and responding to reports of gas leaks or other problems; reading meters to measure energy usage; and/or billing and collection. |
0 |
| Natural Gas Service Maintenance/Repair |
BV-8950.6000-610 |
Organizations that are responsible for relighting gas furnaces, inspecting and adjusting gas appliances to ensure safe and efficient use and accepting and acting upon reports of gas leaks or other problems with the natural gas service. |
0 |
| Natural Gas Service Providers |
BV-9000.6000 |
Public or private entities that are responsible for the generation, transmission, sale and/or distribution of natural gas to retail or end-use customers. In areas where power deregulation has occurred and unbundled natural gas service is available, customers can choose to purchase natural gas from a variety of alternative sources at rates determined by market forces (while maintaining their current delivery arrangements), or may elect to stay with their current gas company under, in most cases, regulated rates. |
4 |
| Natural Gas Service Shutoff Suspension Programs |
BV-8950.6000-620 |
Natural gas utility companies that halt the practice of shutting off gas service to customers as a penalty for overdue bills and temporarily restore gas services to households whose service has been suspended, usually at the request of government officials and leaders when members of the public are being asked to remain in their homes due to public health concerns. |
0 |
| Natural Hair/Wig Donation Programs |
TI-1800.6400 |
Programs that accept donations of new or very slightly used wigs (or hair which can be used to make wigs) for people who have lost their own hair through radiation treatments for cancer or other health problems. |
0 |
| Natural History Museums |
TA-5500.6500 |
Institutions that acquire, preserve, research and exhibit permanent and/or traveling collections of objects which have significance in the natural sciences including botany, zoology, geology and physical and cultural anthropology and their subsets which include social anthropology, linguistics, ethnology and archaeology. Natural history exhibits vary widely and may display specimens of specific plants, rocks, minerals and other similar objects; feature fossils, skeletal remains and other paleontological relics; demonstrate specific natural phenomena such as the evaporation cycle or the changing of the seasons; comprise dioramas which contain replicas of birds, mammals, snakes and other creatures in their natural habitats; or display artifacts which illustrate the social structure, language and way of life of earlier peoples. |
0 |
| Naturalization Application Adjudication |
FT-3550.6000 |
Programs that accept and make decisions regarding petitions by lawful permanent residents who have been in the country for at least five years (or three years if married to a U.S. citizen), who meet other eligibility requirements and who wish to become naturalized U.S. citizens. Applicants must pass a citizenship examination to determine whether they can speak and read English and have a knowledge of the fundamentals of American government, history and the Constitution; and must take an oath of allegiance to the United States. |
0 |
| Naturalization Oath Ceremonies |
FT-3550.6040 |
Programs that schedule and conduct the oath ceremony, the final step in the process for individuals to become U. S. citizens. During the ceremony, qualified individuals take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States and receive their citizenship certificate. |
0 |
| Naturalization Support/Legal Services |
FT-3600.6000 |
Programs that assist in filing applications by lawful permanent residents who have been in that status for at least five years (or three years if married to a U.S. citizen), who meet other eligibility requirements and who wish to become naturalized U.S. citizens. Applicants must pass a citizenship examination to determine whether they can speak and read English and have a knowledge of the fundamentals of American government, history and the Constitution; and must take an oath of allegiance to the United States. |
0 |
| Naturalized United States Citizens |
YE-1450.9000-650 |
Individuals born in a country other than the United States who have renounced their former citizenship, applied for U.S. citizenship and become U.S. citizens. |
0 |
| Naturally Occurring Retirement Community Programs |
PH-0360.6000 |
Programs that coordinate a broad range of services to support the ability of older adults who live in a particular apartment building, high rise or other housing complex or a particular neighborhood remain in their homes. The NORC model involves public-private partnerships that unite social service and health care providers, housing managers or representatives of neighborhood associations and community residents, especially older adults. NORCs occur in communities not originally built for older adults but which have a large number of older residents due to people aging in place, moving to an age-integrated community or staying behind when younger residents move away. The programs typically receive funding from nonprofits, government agencies and philanthropic organizations, and are supported by a group of community stakeholders (businesses, faith based organizations, cultural institutions and others). NORCs are located in large and small communities across the economic spectrum from dense, urban neighborhoods to sprawling suburbs and remote rural towns. The partners organize and develop a mix of services that may include transportation, recreational and educational activities, housekeeping, social adult day programs, nursing services to help older persons manage chronic conditions and other programs currently needed by residents to keep them healthy and independent. |
0 |
| Nature Centers/Walks |
PL-6400.6000 |
Programs that offer guided or self-guided walks or drives through parks, beach areas, wildlife preserves and other natural settings to acquaint participants with particular aspects of their environment and to increase their understanding of and appreciation for ecological balance. |
3 |
| Nature Trail Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-2100.6500 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing to participate in nature trail maintenance projects on a voluntary basis without remuneration. Tasks generally include installation of drainage structures, trail tread maintenance, trail mulching, pruning, weed control, exotic plant removal, litter removal, and, on occasion, planting. |
0 |
| Naturopath Complaints |
DD-1500.7230-490 |
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 naturopaths. |
0 |
| Naturopathy |
LT-0500.6000 |
Programs that utilize an approach to health and healing which relies on a combination of natural treatments including dietetics; therapeutic fasting; nutritional supplements; medications of plant or animal origin; exercise; therapeutic manipulations of muscles, bones and the spine; acupuncture; homeopathic medicine; diagnostic radiology and other imaging techniques; and minor surgery. Major surgery and utilization of synthetic drugs are not employed. |
0 |
| Navigator Programs |
LH-3500.0200-600 |
Programs mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that help individuals who want to purchase insurance, and small businesses that need to provide health insurance for their employees, understand the qualified private health plans that are available within the marketplace and guide them through the enrollment process. The navigator conducts public education activities to raise awareness about the marketplace; distributes fair, accurate and impartial information concerning enrollment including information that acknowledges other health programs such as Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the availability of premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions; provides referrals for consumers with a grievance, question or complaint; and offers information that is culturally and linguistically appropriate to meet the needs of the population served by the marketplace. Navigators are trained to offer expertise on each health insurance plan with the objective of empowering individuals to make informed choices and to facilitate selection of a qualified health plan; and either have or can easily establish relationships with the target population. |
1 |
| Navy |
TM-5175.6000 |
The U.S. Navy trains and equips combat-ready Naval forces who are charged with conducting military operations at sea. The Navy defends the right to travel and trade freely on the world's oceans and protects the country and national interests overseas during times of international conflict. Sailors serve on ships at sea, on submarines, in aviation positions on land and sea and on shore bases around the world. |
0 |
| Navy Personnel |
YN-0500.6100 |
The enlisted men, women and officers who are on active duty with the branch of the military that is primarily responsible for providing a work force for the nation's submarines, destroyers and other war vessels and for conducting war at sea. |
0 |
| Nayrouz Events |
PH-2950.6200-600 |
Programs that sponsor social gatherings or other activities to celebrate Nayrouz, a feast that commemorates the martyrdom of the Coptic Christians who were persecuted for their faith under the Roman Empire, and celebrated on September 11th which marks the first day of the Coptic new year. Activities include children wearing new clothes, coming together to engage in prayers, and exchanging presents. |
0 |
| Nebulizers |
LH-5000.6000 |
Programs that pay for or provide devices, generally pressured by an oxygen tank, which convert liquid medication into a fine mist which can be inhaled. |
0 |
| Needle Exchange/Distribution Programs |
RX-8470.1900-610 |
Programs that help prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS and other blood borne infectious diseases by providing new, sterile syringes and other sterile injection supplies to needle users in exchange for used ones; or which sell new hypodermic needles and syringes to high risk individuals who have a prescription or, in jurisdictions where it is permitted, without a prescription. |
1 |
| Needlecraft Clubs |
PS-8200.6000 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in designing, making and finishing garments and craft items, often through the medium of a club or society which is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Activities may include lectures by people with expertise in the craft; demonstrations of techniques; and regular meetings at which members share tips and information about current projects, work on individual or joint projects (some of which may be charitable) and enjoy the company of other enthusiasts. Some clubs may also provide facilities for work on the craft, arrange for discounts on materials and tools, sponsor exhibits or sales of clothing or art pieces created by members, publish a newsletter or provide a library of resources about the craft. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
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| Needlecraft Instruction |
PL-7400.6000 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or improve their ability to design, make and finish garments and craft items utilizing a wide variety of construction techniques. |
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| Needlepoint Clubs |
PS-8200.6000-600 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in needlepoint, often through the medium of a club or society which is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Activities may include lectures by people with needlepoint expertise; demonstrations of needlepoint techniques; and regular meetings at which members share tips, patterns and information about current projects, work on individual or joint projects (some of which may be charitable) and enjoy the company of other enthusiasts. Some needlepoint clubs may also arrange for discounts on materials and tools, sponsor exhibits or sales of clothing or art pieces created by members, publish a newsletter or provide a library of resources about the craft. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
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| Needlepoint Instruction |
PL-7400.6000-600 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their skills in needlepoint, a technique for creating artistic patterns on canvas using simple and even stitches, usually in yarn, across counted threads. |
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| Needlestick Injuries |
YF-3000.5420 |
Wounds that are caused by needles that accidentally puncture the skin and put the individual at risk for injection of hazardous drugs or infectious diseases, especially blood-borne viruses, including AIDS, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Needlestick injuries are a hazard for people such as nurses, laboratory technicians, physicians and veterinary staff who work with hypodermic syringes and other needle equipment. |
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| Neglected Children |
YX-0500.6000 |
Individuals younger than age 18 who have been subjected to a persistent pattern of physical neglect which involves the failure of parents or caretakers to provide adequate food, shelter, clothing, protection, supervision, and medical and dental care for the child. |
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| Negotiation Skills Development |
TP-6650.6000 |
Programs that offer workshops or other forms of training or support which help participants develop effective negotiation skills and understand the settings in which they can be used. Topics may include an overview of the negotiation process, knowing when and when not to negotiate, developing an effective plan and strategy for a negotiation, developing contingency plans and "what if" scenarios, defining the expectations that must be met before success is possible, identifying sources of power, creating a win-win situation, understanding negotiation styles and one's own natural style, mastering questioning techniques that pinpoint the deal-makers, negotiation in specific settings (face-to-face, on the phone, through e-mail) and how and when to declare success. Some workshops may focus on specific types of negotiations, e.g., contract negotiations, labor negotiations, purchasing negotiations, sales negotiations. |
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| Neighborhood Dispute Resolution Services |
FT-5970 |
Mediation centers in local neighborhoods that help to resolve problems between residents that relate to issues such as noise, the behavior of pets and children, visual eyesores (e.g., trash, unkempt lawns, offensive signs) and property boundary disputes. When disputes between neighbors over nuisance related items can be resolved through alternative methods such as mediation, the local government does not have to become involved with a formal complaint investigation and remediation process. |
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| Neighborhood Improvement Groups |
TD-1600.6000 |
Organizations whose members are usually residents of a particular community or neighborhood who work together to remedy deficiencies in existing neighborhood conditions or to enhance conditions that are currently satisfactory. |
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| Neighborhood Multipurpose Centers |
TC-5500.6000 |
Multipurpose centers that offer, at a single location, a wide variety of services and activities that are structured to meet the unique and varied needs of the entire community through different programs for different age and interest groups. |
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| Neighborhood Picnics |
PL-7700.6000 |
Organizations that sponsor events in which community residents are invited to bring a picnic basket and gather in a local park or other recreation area with their neighbors. |
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| Neighborhood Revitalization |
TB-7000.6000 |
Programs that seek to improve a neighborhood's physical, economic, and social conditions to enhance the overall quality of life and economic opportunities for neighborhood residents. Neighborhood revitalization includes a range of initiatives that target multiple, but complementary, development goals including business development, infrastructure improvements, workforce training, facade improvements, amenity development and property reuse. Critical to this process is the revitalization of commercial areas because it creates jobs for local residents, provides goods and services to the local market (thereby keeping local dollars in the community) and improves the overall image of the neighborhood by signaling that business can succeed there. |
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| Neighborhood Shuttle Services |
BT-4500.4500-560 |
Programs that provide fixed-route shuttle services with designated stops within the boundaries of a particular community. |
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| Neighborhood Watch Programs |
FN-1500.1550-600 |
Programs that encourage total community involvement in discouraging preventable crime by organizing awareness meetings to help neighbors get to know one another and look out for each other, learn to secure their property, and recognize and report suspicious activity. Technical assistance may also be provided. Included are Park Watch programs that encourage residents to be on the lookout for and report vandalism or other criminal activity in local parks. |
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| Neighborhood Welcoming Services |
PH-5800 |
Programs that welcome new residents to the community by providing a variety of supportive services including information about local merchants, service providers, schools and points of interest; gift certificates or discount coupons to encourage newcomers to trade locally; change of address forms, voter registration forms and other documentation that is necessitated by a change in residence; and other similar forms of assistance. |
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| Neighborhood Welcoming Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1500.6500 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing to call or visit people who are new to the community on a voluntary basis without remuneration. Volunteers in this capacity generally supply information about local merchants, service providers, schools and points of interest; gift certificates or discount coupons to encourage newcomers to trade locally; change of address forms, voter registration forms and other documentation that is necessitated by a change in residence; and other similar forms of assistance. |
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| Neo-Freudian Therapy |
RD-6800.6000 |
Programs that specialize in providing therapeutic interventions that are based on Freud's major doctrines including the influence of early childhood on personality development and the role of unconscious conflicts, but which also emphasize social factors, insecurity and interpersonal relations in the causation of neuroses. |
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| Neo-Pagans |
YR-6500 |
Followers of religious systems that are polytheistic or pantheistic in orientation or which are basically humanistic with no central deity. |
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| Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome |
YF-3000.5430 |
A condition that occurs when a woman uses heroin or other opiates during pregnancy and heroin from the mother passes through the placenta into the baby's bloodstream allowing the baby to become addicted along with the mother. NAS requires hospitalization and treatment with medication (often a morphine taper) to relieve symptoms until the baby adjusts to becoming opioid free. |
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| Neonatal Care |
LJ-5000.6200 |
Programs that provide medical care for infants during the first six weeks following birth to ensure good health and normal development. |
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| Neonatal Intensive Care |
LD-3300.6000 |
Programs that make lifesaving techniques and equipment available to premature and/or critically ill infants who require continuous observation and, in many cases, intensive therapeutic intervention by trained medical staff. Neonatal intensive care is provided in special units or distinct parts of health care facilities that are designed for this purpose. |
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| Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine |
LV-6800.5500 |
Programs that are staffed by specialists who provide comprehensive treatment services for newborns who are ill. |
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| Nepalese Community |
YH-0500.8140-600 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Nepal or who identify themselves as part of the Nepalese community. Nepal is a country in south Asia. The official language is Nepali. |
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