Summary - Canadian Industry Statistics

Definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing residential care and treatment for patients with mental health and substance abuse illnesses. These establishments provide room, board, supervision, counselling and other social services. Medical services may be available but they are incidental to the counselling, mental rehabilitation and support services offered. These establishments generally provide a wide range of social services in addition to counselling.

Exclusions

Establishments primarilay engaged in:
the treatment of mental health and substance abuse illnesses on an exclusively out-patient basis (see 621420 Out-patient mental health and substance abuse centres), in-patient treatment of mental health and substance abuse illnesses with an emphasis on medical treatment and monitoring (see 622210 Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals),
residential care for persons with developmental handicaps (see 623210 Residential developmental handicap facilities).