Community Support Program
Also written as: CSP — Community Support Program
A coordinated network of services designed to help individuals with serious mental illness live in the community rather than institutions.
Full Definition
Community Support Programs (CSPs) represent a comprehensive approach to mental health care that emphasizes community-based services over institutional care. These programs typically include case management, crisis intervention, residential services, vocational rehabilitation, and social support networks. CSPs were developed in response to deinstitutionalization movements and focus on helping individuals with severe mental illness maintain stable community living while receiving appropriate treatment and support.
Usage
Usage note: Often abbreviated as CSP in clinical documentation.
In Context
- "The Community Support Program coordinator will assess the client's housing and employment needs." — Case management report
- "Funding for the CSP was renewed for another three-year cycle." — Grant application