Working in a Crisis Intervention Setting? Consider AAS Accreditation!
AAS accreditation bears practical rewards. Besides humanistic value of assuring minimum standards of service for persons in crisis, there are other advantages:
- AAS accreditation validates service delivery programs that are performing according to nationally recognized standards
- AAS accreditation examiners offer consultation tailored to the needs of an individual program, its staff and board
- The increased visibility and credibility of an AAS-accredited program provide opportunities for modeling of program excellence to other agencies and professionals
- AAS accreditation provides a morale boost for staff working in the field of crisis intervention
- AAS-accredited programs have additional credibility with funding agencies and insurance companies
- Programs seeking AAS accreditation have access to criteria for systematic, ongoing self-evaluation
- People in life-threatening and other crises who obtain service from AAS-accredited programs are assured that staff has seriously examined their commitment to provide service according to recognized standards
For more information contact:
Joan Wright, Director of Accreditation and Certification
Resources:
Crisis Center Accreditation Preparation Webinar
Organization Accreditation Manual (Version 13) [PDF]
AAS Application for Organization Accreditation and Re-Accreditation [PDF]
List of AAS Accredited Centers [PDF]
2018 Self-Survey Accreditation Report [Word]