Crossroads to Brain Injury Recovery Accreditation

Harrisonburg, VA – August 21, 2015: Crossroads to Brain Injury Recovery, Inc. is pleased to announce that is has been awarded a second consecutive three year accreditation from CARF International for its Community Services Coordination program. This three year accreditation extends through May 2018.

This CARF accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization and shows Crossroads’ substantial conformance to the CARF standards. An organization receiving a Three-Year Accreditation has put itself through a rigorous review process. Crossroads to Brain Injury Recovery has demonstrated to surveyors during an on-site visit its commitment to offering programs and services that are measurable, accountable, and of the highest quality.

Crossroads’ Board President, Jacob Penrod said, “We are pleased to have received full accreditation granted by CARF for the maximum period of three years. This accomplishment speaks to the excellent services provided by the qualified professionals of Crossroads to Brain Injury Recovery, Inc. Most importantly, this external review may be seen as a stamp of approval validating the exceptional case management for individuals with brain injury in our area.”

The CARF surveyors noted “This achievement is an indication of Crossroads’ dedication and commitment to improving the quality of the lives of the persons served. Services, personnel and documentation clearly indicate an established pattern of practice excellence.”

Crossroads to Brain Injury Recovery is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to improve the quality of life for those affected by brain injury by ensuring that individuals and their caregivers have access to the information, resources and services they need to lead independent and productive lives. Crossroads serves five counties in the greater Shenandoah Valley area with its main office in Harrisonburg and a satellite office in Fishersville. Services include case management, community support services, positive behavior support facilitation, information and referral, and professional and case consultation. For more information about Crossroads, please visit our website at www.c2bir.org or call 540-568-8923.

CARF is an independent, non-profit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served. Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and now known as CARF International, the accrediting body establishes consumer-focused standards to help organizations measure and improve the quality of their programs and services. For more information about the accreditation process, please visit the CARF website at www.carf.org.

For more information, please contact Michelle Witt, Executive Director, Crossroads to Brain Injury Recovery at 540-568-8923.