THIS VOLUNTARY DATA COLLECTION
PROVIDES NIMH, THE STATES, AND THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD WITH
STATISTICS ON THE SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC, CLINICAL, AND SERVICE
CHARACTERISTICS OF CLIENTS IN OUTPATIENT PROGRAMS OF SPECIALTY
MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS. A SCIENTIFIC SAMPLE WILL BE SELECTED
OF THE CLIENT ADMISSIONS AND CLIENTS UNDER CARE IN THESE
PROGRAMS.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.