Starting Point Earns Re-Accreditation from CARF International

YULEE, FL — Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare has once again been awarded a Three-Year Accreditation from CARF International (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) — the highest level of recognition granted by the global accrediting body.

Starting Point has maintained continuous CARF accreditation since 2000, demonstrating excellence through rigorous, independent evaluations of its programs, practices, and service outcomes. The renewed accreditation applies to the organization’s range of services, including:

·      Case Management/Service Coordination

·      Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC)

·      Day Treatment for Adults

·      Outpatient Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Addictions

·      Outpatient Mental Health Treatment

·      Prevention Programs for Alcohol and Drug Addictions

With more than 500 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) nationwide, Starting Point stands out as one of only 22 CCBHCs in the United States — and one of just five in the state of Florida — to achieve CARF accreditation.

“Earning CARF re-accreditation is a testament to the dedication and professionalism of our entire team,” said Laureen Pagel, Ph.D., CEO of Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare. “This recognition confirms that our programs meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and effectiveness — and, most importantly, that our community can trust us to provide compassionate, person-centered care every single day.”

For more information about Starting Point and its accredited services, visit www.spbh.org/accreditation.

About Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare

Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare provides mental health and substance use treatment services to children, teens and adults in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. The non-profit agency impacts more than 11,000 lives each year and has been serving the region for more than 30 years. Starting Point is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). For more information, please visit www.spbh.org.  

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