Aspire Awarded CARF Accreditation

The mission of CARF International is to "promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process and continuous improvement services that center on enhancing the lives of the persons served.” After completing a rigorous approval process, Aspire was awarded three year CARF accreditation through October 2025. CARF approval will serve to increase Aspire’s awareness of its risks, opportunities, quality of care, visibility, accountability, and community involvement. CARF will aid Aspire in reaching its mission to provide quality person-centered care to an inclusive clientele.

Aspire's Strategic Plan

• Obtain a three-year CARF accreditation for Aspire’s outpatient mental health program, which will include IOP groups and PRP Services.
• Enhance Aspire’s community inclusion, improve its visibility, and find ways to bring underserved populations into services.
• Strive to continue to provide a friendly and family-oriented atmosphere where clients express feeling cared for and supported.
• Utilize standards to increase Aspire’s awareness of its risks, opportunities, quality of care, visibility, accountability, and community involvement.
• Improve upon Aspire’s current technologies and information systems.Increase Aspire’s presence and involvement in activities in which leadership takes on advocacy, policy, and funding efforts and initiatives at the local, state, or federal levels.
• Increase Aspire’s revenue.
• Improve staff morale and opportunities for growth and consider the development of incentive-based programs and pay structures to improve staff retention.
• Expand Aspire’s community presence by providing offsite therapy services and strengthening its marketing activities.

Aspire's DEIB Objective

At Aspire, an integral part of our mission is to create a welcoming environment that embodies DEIB—Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We honor each individual’s unique identity, fostering respect, empowering growth, and ensuring access to culturally responsive care for all. Our goals are to:

• Cultivate an Inclusive Atmosphere. We integrate DEIB into every aspect of our work, equipping staff with the skills to serve diverse populations with cultural sensitivity and humility.
• Enhance Accessibility and Cultural Competence. We ensure our services are inclusive and accessible, focusing on equity for underserved communities and culturally responsive care.
• Increase Community Engagement and Visibility. Through advocacy and outreach, we strengthen connections with historically underserved groups and expand access to mental health services.
• Support Staff Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We celebrate staff contributions, promote diversity in leadership, and provide professional development to foster a supportive workplace.
• Commit to Continuous Improvement in DEIB Practices: We incorporate DEIB principles into our evaluations, ensuring our services continually reflect equity, inclusion, and belonging.

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