Amicus, Bangor, ME

Amicus is proud to be CARF accredited for 33 years as proof of our commitment to continuous quality improvement and excellence in the services we provide! Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services. CARF accreditation extends to countries in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.

CARF's mission, vision, core values, and purposes

Mission
The mission of CARF is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process and continuous improvement services that center on enhancing the lives of persons served.

Vision
Through responsiveness to a dynamic and diverse environment, CARF serves as a catalyst for improving the quality of life of the persons served.

Core values
CARF believes in the following core values:

All people have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
All people should have access to needed services that achieve optimum outcomes.
All people should be empowered to exercise informed choice.
CARF's accreditation, research, continuous improvement services, and educational activities are conducted in accordance with these core values and with the utmost integrity.

Visit carf.org for more information.