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Mental Health Client-Level Data (MH-CLD), 2023

Published by Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality (CBHSQ) | U.S. Department of Health & Human Services | Catalog Last Checked: September 28, 2026 at 08:26 PM
Annual administrative dataset providing client-level demographic, clinical, socioeconomic, and outcomes information for individuals receiving mental health and support services through State Mental Health Agencies (SMHAs) for the year 2023. The dataset supports behavioral health program monitoring, reporting, and research.

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Complete Metadata
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inventoried 2026-09-27
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title Mental Health Client-Level Data (MH-CLD), 2023

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