Inter-Agency Committee | IAC
The Inter-Agency Committee (IAC) addresses situations in which children are causing concern in the community and develops plans to improve their function in these areas.
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Glossary
Interagency Family Preservation Service | IFPS
Interagency Family Preservation Service (IFPS) is a program that helps prevent unnecessary out of-home placement for at-risk youth who are at imminent risk of removal from their homes.
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K2
K2, also called “spice”, is a mix of shredded plant material and laboratory-made chemicals which produce mind-altering effects. K2 is labeled “not for human consumption”, but still misleadingly may be referred to as “synthetic marijuana” or “fake weed” or labeled as incense. The Drug Enforcement Administration has made many of the active chemicals found in
Ketamine
Ketamine, also called “Special K” or “Super K”, is a hallucinogen and can also be referred to as a “dissociative drug.” High doses can lead to memory loss, seizures, amnesia, psychosis, trouble breathing, and being unable to move.
Kratom
Kratom is a tropical evergreen tree in the coffee family native to Southeast Asia. Kratom has opioid properties and some stimulant-like effects, but can also induce seizures, high blood pressure, and even death.
Least Restrictive Care
Least Restrictive Care refers to a patient’s civil rights and their right to their choice of care. As a matter of ethical obligation, in all cases a behavioral healthcare provider should attempt to provide care to their clients in a way that is least restrictive in the community, but that also provides an adequate quality of
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning | LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ is an acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning. The plus may refer to asexual, cisgender, intersex, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, or Two-Spirit Pan-Indigenous American identity. These terms are used to describe a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical | LCSW-C
A Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C) level allows an individual to have a private practice, perform clinical social work, and train LCSWs as their supervisor through the contractual agreement process.
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Licensed Certified Social Worker | LCSW
A Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) is a master’s-level social work license that allows an individual to practice non-clinical social work independently and to provide clinical social work services under supervision.
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Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor | LCDC
A Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) is a licensed chemical dependency counselor who helps people with substance use disorders better understand and cope with addiction.
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