Passages To Recovery
Loa, UT

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Passages To Recovery Achieves
Joint Commission Accreditation

Passages to Recovery, a clinically integrated outdoor addiction treatment program for young adult men, has announced the achievement of accreditation from The Joint Commission, the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care.

"We are delighted to receive accreditation from The Joint Commission," said Gil Hallows, Executive Director of Passages to Recovery. "The Joint Commission has long been a symbol of quality care, and recognition from them is further validation for the excellent care our program is committed to providing to young men struggling to overcome their addictions."

Located in Loa, Utah, Passages to Recovery is a recognized leader in outdoor substance abuse treatment, grounded in the vision of merging the 12 Step process with outdoor, rite-of-passage experiences. By focusing on evidence-based techniques and philosophies while also embracing innovative methodologies, Passages to Recovery has become a dynamic, highly effective option for young men who are struggling to overcome their addictions and regain control over their lives.

"Substance abuse and chemical dependency treatment delivered via wilderness therapy provides a unique physical and emotional experience for clients that is very different from traditional therapy delivered in an office setting," said Hallows. "However, seeking and achieving Joint Commission accreditation illustrates that safe, quality care is our number one priority, even outside the traditional therapeutic setting."

Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit organization that seeks to inform and protect clients and consumers, educate providers and support improvement in the quality of behavioral health care organizations overall. Today, The Joint Commission accredits more than 1,800 behavioral health care organizations. The Joint Commission develops all of its standards in consultation with behavioral health care experts, providers, measurement experts, clients and their families.

To earn and maintain accreditation, a behavioral health care organization must undergo an on-site survey by a Joint Commission survey team at least every three years.