Lifeline staff praised as ‘mountain movers’ in second consecutive accreditation
December 16, 2024
Lifeline Recovery Center today received its second consecutive three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities following a recent onsite survey. CARF International says the accreditation indicates Lifeline conforms to treatment standards and represents a commitment to improving the quality of lives of clients battling addiction.
Executive director Ashley Miller said the three-day survey in November included interviews with clients and staff. “Our surveyor said he interviews 20 to 30 centers a year,” she said, “and Lifeline is one of the top 5.” A highlight of the survey’s exit interview came when the surveyor called the staff “mountain movers,” Miller said. “That is a huge compliment for our staff, who work tirelessly to change the lives of our clients.”
Lifeline met 99 percent of 1,536 standards. The CARF survey report commended the leadership and staff for their commitment to the mission of transforming lives; for empowering clients to achieve recovery; and for excellence in behavioral health services.
“This success is no accident,” Miller said. “It is the result of years of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Five years ago, achieving even a fraction of these standards would have been impossible. But here we are—excelling across the board, from client care to safety, financials, technology, and even the upkeep of our facilities. The transformation is real.”
Lifeline is a Christ-centered long-term residential recovery program for people suffering from addiction. It serves approximately 200 men and women at separate campuses each year. Since 2004, the non-profit organization has served more than 2,000 people.
CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services. Through accreditation, CARF assists service providers in demonstrating value by the quality of their services and meeting internationally-recognized organizational and program standards.
