Verify that the agency holds accreditation. The three most common accreditation bodies are Joint Commission, CARF, and COA – Council on Accreditation. Please check these three resources to see if the particular treatment center is accredited, how long they have been accredited and any citations have been given.

Although accreditation is not mandatory in Arizona, accreditation is another layer of certification that shows the behavioral health provider follows additional clinical, medical and safety standards of care over and above licensing by the State of Arizona. This is a very good tool to use in determining where you or your loved one goes to treatment.