CARF International

CARF International, located in Tucson, Arizona, is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services. They advance service excellence through a consultative peer-review survey process that affirms conformance to international consensus standards. CARF is the only entity approved by the American Society of Addiction Medicine to certify residential substance use disorder treatment services. Accreditation from CARF is recognized in countries, states, territories, and provinces on five continents. The value of accreditation goes beyond conformance and positively impacts businesses and services in many ways. CARF is known for its internationally accepted standards and consultative peer-review model. The institution values diversity and is committed to its mission, vision, values, and purposes. Part-time, peer surveyors play a crucial role in the accreditation process. CARF staff are professionals in various areas such as accreditation operations, research, finance, marketing, and information technology. The institution also provides dedicated sites and portals for accreditation and certification customers, surveyors, and payers/regulators. CARF International, along with CARF Canada and CARF Europe, is dedicated to accrediting health and human services to ensure quality and excellence.