Aspire's Awards & Affiliations
Aspire Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Services is proud to be recognized for quality care, community impact, and strong partnerships across Southwest Georgia. Our awards and affiliations reflect Aspire’s continued work to improve access to mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
Awards
- Georgia System of Care Organizational Merit Award, Aspire Clubhouse, 2015
- Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit of the Year, 2nd Runner-Up, 2016
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Site of the Year, Aspire Clubhouse, 2016
- Georgia System of Care Organizational Merit Award, Aspire Clubhouse, 2017
- Individual Merit Award, Georgia System of Care Academy Conference, Lisa Spears, Youth and Young Adult Coordinator, 2018
- GMHCN Peer Support Program of the Year, Peer/PSR Program, 2019
- DBHDD Region 4 Outstanding Behavioral Health Provider Award, Angie Williams, SOC Coordinator (AIME Program), 2022
- DBHDD Behavioral Health Regional Provider of the Year, Behavioral Health Symposium, Youth and Young Adults Program, 2022
- The Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, Mental Health America, Gold Recipient, 2022, 2023
- Individual Merit Award, Georgia System of Care Academy Conference, Marlon Jones, Clubhouse Manager, 2023
- The Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, Mental Health America, Platinum Recipient, 2024
- DBHDD Vanguard Award, Aspire BHDD Services, 2025
- DBHDD Individual Most Influential Peer Award, All CPS Conference, Marlisa Bailey, Director of Employee Experience and Change Management
- The Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, Mental Health America, Platinum Recipient, 2025
Professional Affiliations
- Georgia Association of Community Service Boards
- Albany Area Chamber of Commerce
- Blakely – Early County Chamber of Commerce
- Colquitt – Miller County Chamber of Commerce
- Lee County Chamber of Commerce
- Sylvester – Worth County Chamber of Commerce
- Terrell County Chamber of Commerce
- National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- Service Provider Association for Developmental Disabilities (SPADD)
- Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE)
- National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
- Leadership Albany, Inc.