- Behavioral health
- An umbrella term for mental health, substance use, and related emotional and behavioral well-being. It is often used in policy and healthcare settings alongside “mental health.”
- Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC)
- A model of community-based access designed to make mental health and substance use services easier to reach in one coordinated setting. Aspire Health & Community Services operates a Community Behavioral Health Center program—see that page for how Aspire describes its CBHC.
- Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC)
- Urgent (non–emergency room) access for behavioral health needs when someone needs timely support but may not require emergency medical services. Aspire describes its approach on the Behavioral Health Urgent Care page.
- Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS)
- Community-based clinical and rehabilitative services for adults, often focused on recovery-oriented supports in the community. Details: Adult Community Clinical Services.
- Day treatment / day program
- Structured daytime programming that can include therapy, skills groups, and clinical support while a person lives at home or in the community. Aspire offers Discovery Day Treatment.
- In-home therapy & therapeutic mentoring
- Services delivered in the home or community to support youth, families, or individuals where in-person, environment-based support is part of the treatment plan. See In-Home Therapy & Therapeutic Mentoring.
- Early Intervention (EI)
- Services for infants and young children with developmental concerns or delays, usually family-centered and time-sensitive. Aspire’s overview: Early Intervention.
- Peer support / peer-to-peer program
- Support from trained individuals with lived experience who complement clinical care through shared understanding and practical encouragement. Aspire’s Peer-to-Peer Program describes peer support in its own words.
This glossary is educational. It does not diagnose conditions or replace care from a licensed professional. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the U.S.).