Accreditation: CARF Accreditation
The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) Behavioral Health Division has received CARF accreditation, in three-year cycles, consistently since 1993. The Behavioral Health Division currently is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities for the following programs and services:
- Community Family Services (Outpatient Treatment for Adults, Children and Adolescents)
- Yéil Jeeyáx Raven's Way (Residential Treatment for Children and Adolescents)
- Gunaanastí Bill Brady Healing Center (Residential Treatment for Adults)
- Déilee Hít Safe Harbor House (Residential Treatment for Adults)
The value of accreditation is much more than a certificate on the wall. An accredited organization demonstrates a clear focus on its customers, the expectations and satisfaction of the persons it serves, and the achievement of mutually established outcomes.
According to CARF, a quality organization demonstrates the following:
- Service design and delivery focused on the needs of the persons served and the organization's other stakeholders.
- Active involvement of the persons served as partners in the service development and individual planning process.
- An outcomes management system used to continuously improve the quality of individual programs and organizational structure.
CARF-accredited service providers receive recognition among an international community of persons served, peer facilities and programs for superior standards of care and excellence in outcomes.
As a consumer, when the service or program you chose is CARF-accredited, it means your provider has passed an in-depth review of its services. It is your assurance the provider meets rigorous CARF guidelines for service and quality — a qualified endorsement that your provider conforms to nationally and internationally recognized service standards and is focused on delivering the most favorable results to you.