Illinois CESSA Statewide Advisory Committee
List of Acronyms
Updated March 28, 2024
Organizations:
APCO: Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials
BHCH: Behavioral Health Crisis Hub
CCBHC: Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Act
DMH: Division of Mental Health
DHS: Department of Human Services
HFS: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
ICJIA: Illinois Criminal Justice Authority
IDPH: Illinois Department of Public Health
ISP: Illinois State Police
NASHP: National Academy for State Health Policy
NENA: National Emergency Number Association
SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SUPR: Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery
UIC: University of Illinois at Chicago
Policies/Initiatives
CESSA: Community Emergency Services and Support Act
DPAD: Deflection and Pre-Arrest Diversion Initiative
OMA: Open Meetings Act
SOAP: Illinois State Overdose Action Plan (SOAP)
STBHCC: Strengthening and Transforming Behavioral Health Crisis Care in Illinois Act
CESSA Subcommittees
PSTSC: Protocols and Standards Technical Subcommittee
TSIDM: Technology Systems Integration and Data Management Technical Subcommittee
TETSC: Training and Education Technical Subcommittee
Other
CAD: Computer Aided Dispatch system
CCBHC: Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic
CIT: Crisis Intervention Team/Training
CPRS: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
CR: Crisis Response
CRSS: Certified Recovery Support Specialist
EMD: Emergency Medical Dispatch
EMS: Emergency Medical Service
IRLM: Interim Risk Level Matrix
LCC: Lifeline Call Center
LE: Law Enforcement
MCRT: Mobile Crisis Response Team
MH: Mental Health
PSAPs: Public Safety Answering Points
RAC: Regional Advisory Committee
SAC: Statewide Advisory Committee
TCs: 911 Telecommunicators
