Our verification data comes from authoritative sources that maintain official records of facility credentials, licensing status, and accreditation. We use primary sources only and do not accept unconfirmed self-reported information from facilities.
Every claim in our verification profiles links back to its original source, enabling independent verification of the information we present.
Primary Verification Sources
Licensing & Certification
- State Health Departments — Primary source for facility licensing status and inspection records
- State Substance Abuse Authorities — State agencies overseeing addiction treatment facility licensing
- SAMHSA Treatment Locator — Federal database of licensed substance abuse treatment facilities
- State Medical Boards — Verification of medical director and physician credentials
Accreditation Organizations
- CARF International — Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities accreditation verification
- The Joint Commission — Healthcare facility accreditation and certification
- AAAHC — Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care certification
- State-Specific Accreditation Bodies — Regional accreditation organizations
Professional Networks
- LinkedIn — Professional network for staff credential and employment verification
- State Professional Licensing Boards — Verification of therapist, counselor, and nursing credentials
- NAADAC — Association for Addiction Professionals membership verification
- Professional association directories — Membership and credential confirmation
Treatment Directories
- Recovery.com — Treatment center directory with facility profiles
- Rehab.com — Addiction treatment facility database
- Rehabs.com — Treatment center listings with reviews
- AddictionResource.net — Facility information and quality indicators
- DrugAbuse.com — Treatment center directory
- Psychology Today — Treatment center finder with professional profiles
Review Platforms
- Google Maps/Reviews — Location verification and patient review aggregation
- Yelp — Business information and patient reviews
- Facebook — Facility pages with patient testimonials
Government & Regulatory Databases
- FindTreatment.gov (SAMHSA) — Federal treatment facility locator
- CMS Provider Databases — Medicare/Medicaid certification verification
- State DHEC/Health Departments — Facility licensing and inspection records
- DEA Registration — Verification for medication-assisted treatment programs
Business Directories
- Better Business Bureau — Business accreditation and complaint records
- MapQuest — Location and business information verification
- Official facility websites — Cross-reference for contact and service information
Data Refresh Schedule
Real-Time
Facility license status monitoring for suspensions or revocations
Monthly
Disciplinary actions, violations, and regulatory updates
Quarterly
Accreditation status, staff credentials, facility information
Annual
Comprehensive profile review and source verification
Source Reliability Standards
Sources We Use
- Maintain official records of facility credentials or licensing
- Are recognized as authoritative in healthcare credentialing
- Provide verifiable, traceable information
- Update their records regularly
- Are accessible for independent verification
- Have established track records of accuracy
Claims We Don't Include
- Subjective success rate or outcome claims that cannot be independently verified
- Internal facility statistics not validated by third parties
- Proprietary treatment method claims without external validation
- Awards or recognitions from unverifiable organizations
- Testimonials without source attribution
- Marketing claims that contradict verified credentials
Citation Standards
Every factual claim in our verification profiles includes an inline citation linking to the original source. Our citation format:
- Links directly to the source document or database when publicly accessible
- Identifies the source organization by name
- Allows independent verification of all claims
- Distinguishes between primary sources (licensing boards, accreditation organizations) and secondary sources (directories, reviews)
When multiple sources confirm the same information, we cite all confirming sources to demonstrate cross-verification.