RIDGELAND, SC: Wright Directions Family Services, headquartered in Ridgeland, South Carolina, has recently earned a 3 year accreditation by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). CARF, an independent, non-profit accreditor has been the bench mark of quality health and human services for more than 50 years. Wright Directions was surveyed in May of 2024 with findings released by CARF in July of 2024.
Franklin Roemer, CEO of Seaside Healthcare commented on the achievement, “It is a great achievement for both Wright Directions Family Services and our company, Seaside Healthcare to have earned the CARF accreditation. This achievement emphasizes the high standards that our company through our many state locations, strives for with each client each and every day. I congratulate the staff at Wright Directions for their fine work in this accreditation.”
Wright Directions, in earning the 3 year accreditation by CARF, was given recognition in several areas of strength including:
- Leadership and staff who are solution focused and who demonstrate strong person-centered values
- Programs implemented by passionate, caring and well-trained providers
- Efforts in addressing the cultural needs of those serviced and providing culturally appropriate services
- The organizations response during the COVID 19 pandemic where it maintained operational and financial stabiity
- The organization excels in securing housing, food, and other necessities for clients by working well with other local organizations and churches.
- The leadership articulates a strong vision and mission, focusing on rights, fairness, and ethical practice. The leadership is present, involved, and committed.
- The clinical staff members are skilled, dedicated, and caring individuals who are deeply committed to the mission of the organization and to the delivery of quality services. They are motivated, dynamic, and responsive in serving the clients of the organization.
- The organization is highly regarded by referral sources. The organization is praised for its use of evidence based treatment and the outcomes of clients.
- Clients spoke fondly of experiences with staff members. They reported that they are always treated with respect and that their lives have been positively impacted by the services received.
Ronda Stevens, PhD, CEO of Wright Directions commented on the CARF accreditation. “Earning this CARF accreditation validates the work our organization as we serve our clients and help with their needs. Our staff works tirelessly to provide the most compassionate and effective care to adults and children in all of our South Carolina service locations and this achievement is due to their efforts.”
“We continually strive to develop and offer timely and effective services that meet the often changing needs of our clients,” states Daniele Beres, LMFT, PhD and Clinical Director of Wright Directions. She adds, “It is most reassuring that a prestigious organization such as CARF recognizes the work of our Wright Directions team and that we are well meeting the needs of the people of South Carolina whom we serve.”
Seaside Healthcare, the parent corporation of Wright Directions, has, as its mission, to improve the lives of their patients and the surrounding community by providing effective, cost-considerate behavioral health services delivered with unmatched dignity and respect. The company provides services locations across Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia.
More information on Seaside Healthcare can be found through their website at www.seasidehc.com. Questions concerning program development or acquisition referrals can be made to Patrick Doyal, VP of Development at pdoyal@seasidehc.com.
For additional details on the services and operating locations of Wright Directions, please visit www.wrightdfs.com.