crisis center

a facility established for emergency therapy or referral, sometimes staffed by medical and mental health professionals and paraprofessionals. See drop-in center.

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May 10th 2024

social development

the gradual acquisition of certain skills (e.g., language, interpersonal skills), attitudes, relationships, and behavior that enable the individual to interact with others and to function as a member of society.