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Accreditation Guru partners with behavioral health, human service, education, and nonprofit providers to achieve and sustain national accreditation. Our experienced consultants deliver an efficient, customized accreditation process for CARF, COA Accreditation, The Joint Commission, and other leading accrediting bodies, backed by a proven 100% success rate.

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AG’s expertise includes, but not limited to, the following accrediting bodies:

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With over 350 clients and a 100% accreditation success rate – we are happy to say that we have found a formula that works for us – and will work for you too.

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Accreditation Guru has more ways than ever to help organizations on the road to accreditation – whether you are just starting out or looking for help with accreditation maintenance or reaccreditation.

Key Benefits of Accreditation Include:

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“The recommendations that Accreditation Guru team provided were invaluable as a part of our accreditation cycle. The team was helpful, professional, and understood how to help us feature our strengths and address our challenges. I would especially recommend Accreditation Guru to agencies that are applying for accreditation for the first time. We were well prepared for our on-site peer review and felt confident that our agency would do well. Thank you, Accreditation Guru!”

- VP of Quality Improvement and Accreditation | BestSelf Behavioral Health
“We are thankful to Accreditation Guru for their guidance, support and expert advice, as we prepared for our re-accreditation. Needless to say, Accreditation Guru’s rigorous and thorough mock survey and guidance helped us achieve our goal, which beyond attaining accreditation was to help create a culture of excellence within our organization, and become the standard. Their help and guidance prepared us for the unexpected pandemic, and has helped us be efficient, responsive, and prepared for the future.”

- Executive Director - CENTRO
“The journey to accreditation was made achievable because of the consistent support and direction of Accreditation Guru. (Our consultant) provided insight and perspectives that were always about making us better to provide the most exceptional services to children and youth. Thank you for a great collaboration and partnership, Accreditation Guru”

- Chief Executive Officer | Bethany Home
“I thought that I could handle the COA process without the help of an outside consultant, but I was so wrong! We engaged AG to review documents, make suggestions and recommendations and clarified many accreditation-related issues. We were able to save many hours of stress for the agency and the staff! AG is the best!”

- Executive Director | Family Counseling & Children's Services
“Our early needs assessment work with Accreditation Guru helped to lay solid groundwork for a year-long process of preparation. They were particularly helpful in working with us to identify the best accreditation body to work with based on our person-centered philosophies and focus on equitable governance practices and service delivery."

- Director of Strategic Initiatives | New Avenues for Youth
“We are thankful to Accreditation Guru, Inc., for providing Yvonne Rockwood, MBA/MHA, CPHQ our consultant with Accreditation Guru, Inc. Our survey went very well, and we appreciate Yvonne’s support in preparation. Her professionalism, knowledge, and supportive words are unmatched by any consultant we have ever worked with for accreditation. She has responded and availed herself day and night, whenever needed! We are truly blessed to have found Accreditation Guru and Yvonne Rockwood."

- Chief Information Officer of Technology and Facilities | Benchmark Transitions.
“AG became a key part of the accreditation team comprised of staff and Board members and was instrumental in helping us to achieve our goals. AG not only provided leadership and support throughout the process but became a part of the CCCS-PR family.”

- Board Vice President | Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Puerto Rico
“Among other things, AG organized the work, assisted staff as they completed narratives, trained staff, helped with Performance Quality and Improvement and organized documents for the site visit. Our self-study required no changes, and our site visit went so well that our accreditation was expedited. I would highly recommend Accreditation Guru to any agency that is going through accreditation!”

- Chief Operating Officer | United Methodist Children’s Home
“AG provided very thorough feedback based on their considerable knowledge and understanding of COA standards. As a result, our study was enhanced and required no changes. We would highly recommend Accreditation Guru to any agency working towards re-accreditation or initial accreditation.”

- Regional Director | Omni Visions Inc.
“Pine River Institute was able to successfully navigate the accreditation process. Jennifer was always available; always able to answer questions; always came through! Her approach was down to earth with realistic answers”

- CEO | Pine River Institute
“The guidance and expertise Bill Wilson Center received from Accreditation Guru Was exceptional! I could call any time of the day (or night!) or send an email, and their response was quick and informative.”

- Division Director of Compliance | Bill Wilson Center
"Bobbie was an all-star, we love working with her! AG’s services were an exceptional value, worth more than the price paid."

- Chief Executive Officer | Lighthouse Treatment Center
“We are proud to say that we have secured a 3-year accreditation from CARF! The surveyors were very impressed with our program and the organization and presentation of our standards”

- Co-Founder and Public Relations Director | Pacific Quest

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“Our goal is not only to see that you are successfully accredited, but also to ensure that the entire process is done in the most efficient and effective way possible with the least amount of stress for you and your team.”

– Jennifer Flowers

Founder & CEO

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Offering continuing education is one thing. Offering credits that meet professional licensing or certification requirements is another. For organizations developing training programs, understanding how continuing education is approved can help determine the most appropriate path forward. Depending on your goals, that may involve obtaining approval for individual courses or pursuing organization-wide accreditation through a body such as IACET.

Discover the different pathways to offering recognized continuing education and which approach may be right for your organization.

Accreditation in Behavioral Health Mergers and Acquisitions

The blog explains that accreditation can make a behavioral health organization more attractive during a merger or acquisition because it shows that the organization operates with consistency and accountability. It gives buyers greater confidence that leadership understands its responsibilities, follows established practices, and can manage growth without losing control of day-to-day operations.

Strengthening Organizational Culture Through Accreditation

Accreditation helps organizations examine whether their stated expectations are truly reflected in everyday practice. This article explores how the process can shape stronger organizational culture when leaders use what they learn to support staff, guide improvement, and keep quality connected to the organization’s mission over time.

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Key Benefits of Accreditation Include:

“AG became a key part of the accreditation team comprised of staff and Board members and was instrumental in helping us to achieve our goals. AG not only provided leadership and support throughout the process but became a part of the CCCS-PR family.”

“AG provided very thorough feedback based on their considerable knowledge and understanding of COA standards. As a result, our study was enhanced and required no changes. We would highly recommend Accreditation Guru to any agency working towards re-accreditation or initial accreditation.”

“Pine River Institute was able to successfully navigate the accreditation process. Jennifer was always available; always able to answer questions; always came through! Her approach was down to earth with realistic answers”

“The guidance and expertise Bill Wilson Center received from Accreditation Guru Was exceptional! I could call any time of the day (or night!) or send an email, and their response was quick and informative.”

"Bobbie was an all-star, we love working with her! AG’s services were an exceptional value, worth more than the price paid."