DBHDD Acronyms & Abbreviations - Updated December 6, 2011

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Acronyms and abbreviations used within the DBHDD context are listed with concise definitions. Entries cover aging and disability services, behavioral health, mental health, and substance-use topics, including key federal programs and compliance references such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The list also defines assessment tools, service-delivery systems, counseling credentials, provider authorization processes, and related organizational or reporting platforms used for planning, funding, and care management.

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Acronyms & Abbreviations

| AAA | Area Agencies on Aging | | --- | --- | | A & D | Alcohol and drugs | | AAIDD | The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | | ABA | Applied Behavior Analysis | | ACL | Average Client Load-relates to occupancy in hospitals | | ACS | Affiliated Computer Systems-billing agent for DCH | | ACT | Assertive Community Treatment | | AD | Addictive Diseases-the abuse of, addiction to, or dependence upon alcohol or other drugs; includes substance abuse | | ADA | Americans with Disabilities Act-federal law protecting the rights of those with disabilities | | ADRC | Aging and Disability Resource Connection | | AFDC | Aid to Families with Dependent Children-a federal entitlement program commonly known as welfare, administered through the Division of the Family and Children Services (replaced by Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, TANF, in 1997) | | AHIMA | American Health Information Management Association | | APS | APS Healthcare, Inc. -External Review Organization (ERO) which provides external utilization review and service authorization for MH, DD, AD community-based and state hospital services | | APS | Adult Protective Services in the DHS Division of Aging Services | | APS Care Connection | The web-based system operated by APS Healthcare Inc., that adjudicates authorization requests from a provider in an automated fashion | | ASI | Addiction Severity Index-clinical assessment instrument for substance abuse | | ASL | American Sign Language | | AT | Assistive Technology | | ATOD | Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs-refers to the primary target of substance abuse prevention funding | | BAS | Budget Allocation System-method of allocating funds to each region | | BCBA | Board Certified Behavior Analyst-designates certification from a national credentialing board for those with extensive training in the science of Applied Behavior Analysis | | BH | Behavioral Health-refers to both Mental Health and Addictive Diseases | | BHCC | Behavioral Health Coordinating Council (see OCGA 37-2-4) | | BHIS | Behavioral Healthcare Information System-supports Georgia State hospital management and operations reporting | | BHL | Behavioral Health Link-contractor that provides the Georgia Crisis & Access Line, which is the single point of entry for Behavioral Health services | | BHPMS | Behavioral Healthcare Performance Measurement System | | BIF | Basic Intake Form-data entry form used in the state MHDDAD computer system | | BOH | Board of Health (County) | | AYP | Adequate Yearly Progress | | BOE | Board of Education | | BSP | Behavior Support Plan | | C & A | Child and Adolescent-refers to mental health and/or substance abuse services for those under the age of 21 | | --- | --- | | CAC | Certified Addiction Counselor | | CADC | Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor | | CAFAS | Child & Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale | | CALOCUS | Child & Adolescent-Level of Care Utilization System, a tool used to determine level of mental health care needed | | CAP | Client Assistance Program of Vocational Rehabilitation | | CAP | Corrective Action Plan | | CARF | Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities-national program to assure quality in various rehabilitation organizations | | CASA | Court Appointed Special Advocate | | CASIG/SAC | Child and Adolescent State Infrastructure Grant & Substance Abuse Coordination Granttwo federally funded grants previously received by DBHDD | | CBAY | Community-based Alternatives for Youth-federally-funded grant project related to child & adolescent services | | CCP | Crisis Counseling Program-FEMA grant funding disaster mental health outreach services following a Presidential declared disaster | | CCSP | Community Care Service Program | | CDBG | Community Development Block Grant-federal money used to build many county public health and mental health facilities | | CDI | Certified Deaf Interpreter | | CE | Customized Employment | | CE | Case Expeditor | | CET | Clinical Evaluat

FAQs

What does “DBHDD” refer to in this document’s abbreviation list?

The document is organized as a glossary of acronyms and abbreviations used within the DBHDD context, with entries covering aging services, disability services, and behavioral health-related programs and systems.

Are ADA and other legal/program terms included in the glossary?

Yes. The list includes definitions such as “ADA” (Americans with Disabilities Act) and other federal or program-related acronyms like entitlement or waiver programs.

What kinds of items are defined besides organizations and laws?

Definitions also cover assessment instruments, service authorization or case management systems, counseling credential acronyms, and other operational terms used in service delivery and reporting.

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