Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments with medical staff primarily engaged in providing outpatient services related to the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders and alcohol and other substance abuse. These establishments generally treat patients who do not require inpatient treatment. They may provide a counseling staff and information regarding a wide range of mental health and substance abuse issues and/or refer patients to more extensive treatment programs, if necessary.
Illustrative Examples:
Outpatient alcoholism treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals)
Outpatient mental health centers and clinics (except hospitals)
Outpatient detoxification centers and clinics (except hospitals)
Outpatient substance abuse treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals)
Outpatient drug addiction treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals)
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Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 621420 - Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers are:
- Psychiatric centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient
- Alcoholism treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient
- Outpatient mental health centers and clinics (except hospitals)
- Substance abuse treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient
- Drug addiction treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient
- Outpatient treatment centers and clinics for alcoholism
- Mental health centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient
- Detoxification centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient
- Outpatient treatment centers and clinics for drug addiction
- Outpatient treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals) for substance abuse (i.e., alcoholism, drug addiction)
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Clinics in the US (62142)
Revenue 2025
$38.9bn
Growth 2025
3.37%
Key Trends
Teletherapy apps have had a more prominent role in meeting needs
Concerns of a recession and a higher cost of living can dent spending on mental health treatment
Mental health and substance abuse clinics will continue to see an uptick in demand
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 621420 - Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Establishments known and licensed as hospitals primarily engaged in the inpatient treatment of mental health and substance abuse illnesses with an emphasis on medical treatment and monitoring are classified in Industry 622210, Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Establishments primarily engaged in the inpatient treatment of mental health and substance abuse illnesses with an emphasis on residential care and counseling rather than medical treatment are classified in Industry 623220, Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities.
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NAICS Hierarchy 621420 - Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers
NAICS Code 621420 - Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers sits in the 2-digit Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 62
Sector Title: Health Care and Social Assistance
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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6211 Offices of Physicians
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6212 Offices of Dentists
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62121 Offices of Dentists
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6213 Offices of Other Health Practitioners
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62131 Offices of Chiropractors
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62132 Offices of Optometrists
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62133 Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians
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62134 Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists
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62139 Offices of All Other Health Practitioners
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6214 Outpatient Care Centers
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62141 Family Planning Centers
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62142 Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers
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62149 Other Outpatient Care Centers
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6215 Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
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62151 Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
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6216 Home Health Care Services
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62161 Home Health Care Services
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6219 Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
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62191 Ambulance Services
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62199 All Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
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6221 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
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62211 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
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6222 Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
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62221 Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
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6223 Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
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62231 Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
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6231 Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities
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62311 Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities
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6232 Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities
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62321 Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities
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62322 Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities
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6233 Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
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62331 Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
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6239 Other Residential Care Facilities
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62399 Other Residential Care Facilities
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6241 Individual and Family Services
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62411 Child and Youth Services
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62412 Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
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62419 Other Individual and Family Services
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6242 Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services
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62421 Community Food Services
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62422 Community Housing Services
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62423 Emergency and Other Relief Services
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6243 Vocational Rehabilitation Services
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62431 Vocational Rehabilitation Services
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6244 Child Day Care Services
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62441 Child Day Care Services
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