FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 20, 2011
Talbert House receives 3-year CARF accreditation
CINCINNATI—The Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) recently re-accredited the behavioral health programs of Talbert House—the third consecutive CARF three-year accreditation for the nonprofit agency.
An agency receiving a three-year accreditation outcome has put itself through a rigorous peer review process and has demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an on-site visit that programs and services are of the highest quality, measurable and accountable. Talbert House received its first CARF accreditation in 2004.
CARF listed 16 strengths of the organization. Among those are its involved board of trustees, a thoughtful leadership succession plan, the ‘grow your own’ internal recruitment model, the depth and breath of its quality improvement data, training opportunities made available to the community, client volunteer projects that build positive community relations and client self-esteem, dedicated staff members, staff team work, respect shown to clients, a seamless continuum of care, a safe and therapeutic environment for clients, crisis prevention available 24-hours-a-day in a rural setting, the employment of former clients through DocuPro, effective adolescent treatment and integrated primary care services.
Services accredited:
- Case management for those with addictions and mental health needs (all ages)
- Community housing for those with addictions (adult)
- Crisis intervention for addictions and mental health needs (all ages)
- Intensive outpatient treatment for those with addictions (all ages)
- Outpatient treatment for those with addictions and mental health needs (all ages)
- Prevention/diversion for those with addictions (all ages) and mental health needs (children)
- Residential treatment for addictions and mental health needs (children)
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About CARF
CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served. Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and now known as CARF, the accrediting body establishes consumer-focused standards to help organizations measure and improve the quality of their programs and services.
About Talbert House
Talbert House is a community-wide nonprofit network of social services with over 30 proven programs focusing on prevention, assessment, treatment and reintegration. Each year, Talbert House helps 26,000 men, women and children across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky overcome adversity to become healthy and productive citizens through its programs in community corrections, mental health, substance abuse and welfare-to-work.
