ABSTRACT
There are several accepted definitions of human services: Human services provides interdisciplinary education and services to clients. These services help clients meet basic needs and can help with remediation of difficulties. The profession advocates for change in systems that impact clients’ lives. Human services practitioners organize activities that help people with healthcare issues, mental health conditions (including those who are mentally challenged or disabled), social welfare, childcare, criminal justice, housing and homeless issues, addictions, crisis intervention, and education.
