About

ANDERSON-OCONEE-PICKENS MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

Outpatient Facility of South Carolina Department
of Mental Health

Our Accreditation

The center holds a three-year accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). This is the highest level of accreditation that the Commission awards. CARF is one of the largest and most prestigious accrediting bodies in the world. It sets standards and assures compliance with standards while promoting and advocating for the delivery of quality rehabilitation services.

The accreditation process is quite rigorous and holds applicants to very high standards. CARF emphasizes maximizing efficiency, effectiveness, and satisfaction of services and strives to confirm that accredited organizations exemplify these characteristics.

Accreditation provides consumers, referral sources, and payers with a high level of confidence that the Center renders best-practice services reflecting a commitment to stringent standards of quality.

Goals, Objectives, Outcomes

  • To provide a timely and accurate assessment that identifies behaviours, symptoms, and issues that may benefit from treatment and provide the necessary framework for treatment planning.
  • To provide linkage and integration with other community services when indicated.
  • To assist individuals and families in meeting identified goals through the use of brief strategic type interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, education on wellness and recovery, and interpersonal and/or social skills development.
  • To maximize individual and/or family functioning.