Definition:
The county where the client resides or lives without a permanent residence - autonomously of the location of the agency providing either substance abuse or problem gambling services or both.
Guide for Use:
This data is collected at the initiation of treatment services.
This information is typically client self-reported. However, it may also be obtained from referral documentation or from family members. All information collected is to be confirmed by the client or by the substitute decision maker.
Format:
Record the county where the client resides or is living without a permanent residence and plans to return to after treatment.
Do not record the city, town, or village where the client is currently residing for treatment if different from location of permanent residence.
Context:
Used to monitor comparative service utilization patterns by residence.
