Verify a CARF Accredited Organization

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

In the fast-evolving mental health and substance abuse treatment field, CARF's behavioral health standards remain at the forefront internationally. You, as a consumer, have the power to choose your services. Diligent research and careful selection are crucial to finding the services that best meet your needs and yield desired outcomes.  
    

CARF International, a non-profit organization, accredits health and human services around the globe. It's responsible for accrediting roughly 47,000 programs in more than 20,000 locations across five continents. Their work impacts over 8.3 million people via over 6,000 providers.

Founded in 1966, CARF International primarily accredits Health and Human Service organizations. These include a range of services such as Aging Services, Behavioral Health, Child and Youth Services, Employment and Community Services, and Opioid Treatment Programs, to name a few.

Depending on the organization's readiness and compliance with standards, CARF provides various accreditation lengths, including 3-Year Accreditation, 1-Year Accreditation, Provisional Accreditation, Non-Accreditation, and Preliminary Accreditation.

As a visitor of The Posting Board, you can verify the accreditation status of a specific service provider by visiting the official CARF International website. This step allows you to make informed decisions when choosing a service provider.

CARF accredits behavioral health programs, including:

The following specific population designations may be added to a program:

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The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

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