Underserved definition

Underserved means services are significantly unavailable within the service area in a comparable setting for:

Underserved means clients of any age who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness and/or serious emotional disturbance and are receiving some services, but are not provided the necessary or appropriate opportunities to support their recovery, wellness and/or resilience. When appropriate, it includes clients whose family members are not receiving sufficient services to support the client's recovery, wellness and/or resilience. These clients include, but are not limited to, those who are so poorly served that they are at risk of homelessness, institutionalization, incarceration, out-of-home placement or other serious consequences; members of ethnic/racial, cultural, and linguistic populations that do not have access to mental health programs due to barriers such as poor identification of their mental health needs, poor engagement and outreach, limited language access, and lack of culturally competent services; and those in rural areas, Native American Rancherias and/or reservations who are not receiving sufficient services.

Underserved means “clients of any age who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness and/or serious emotional disturbance and are receiving some services but are not provided the necessary or appropriate opportunities to support their recovery, wellness and/or resilience. When appropriate, it includes clients whose family members are not receiving sufficient services to support the client's recovery, wellness and/or resilience. These clients include, but are not limited to, those who are so poorly served that they are at risk of homelessness, institutionalization, incarceration, out-of-home placement or other serious consequences; members of ethnic/racial, cultural, and linguistic populations that do not have access to mental health programs due to barriers such as poor identification of their mental health needs, poor engagement and outreach, limited language access, and lack of culturally competent services; and those in rural areas, Native American Rancherias and/or reservations who are not receiving sufficient services.” (Cal. Code of Regulations, title 9, section 3200.300.)

Examples of Underserved in a sentence

• Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government, 86 Fed.

• Promoting Equitable Delivery of Government Benefits and Equal Opportunity - consistent with Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government, grant and cooperative award recipients must execute the terms and conditions of their award in a manner that advances equity for all, including people of color and others who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality.

• Some rural co-ops may qualify for category 3, i.e. up to 60 percent loan forgiveness, particularly if their service area is largely a Tribal area or Substantially Underserved Trust Area (SUTA).

• Although all Ethiopians are indigenous, indigenous Peoples are referred to as disadvantaged or Underserved and Vulnerable Groups.

• Underserved communities are those that include persons adversely affected by persistent poverty, discrimination, or inequality, including Black, Indigenous, people of color; LGBTQ+ individuals; women; immigrants; veterans; individuals with disabilities; individuals in rural communities; individuals without a college degree; individuals with or recovering from substance use disorder; and justice- impacted individuals.

More Definitions of Underserved

Underserved means any population segment with exceptional service needs not adequately met by traditional library service patterns, including, but not limited to, those persons who are geographically isolated, economically disadvantaged, functionally illiterate, of non-English-speaking or limited- English-speaking ability, homebound, or institutionalized, or who are persons with disabilities.

Underserved means served by fewer than 2 broadband service providers.

Underserved means receiving an internet speed less than 100/20 Mbps but greater than or equal to 25/3 Mbps.

Underserved means a location that only has access to broadband service capable of speeds of at least 4 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload but less than 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload.

Underserved means a location that only has access to broadband

Underserved means an area in which less than 10% of the persons in such area have access to Broadband Services.

Underserved means populations whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography, historical exclusion and marginalization due to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, economics, disability, or other social or institutionally imposed barriers.