Peace River Center Achieves Behavioral Health Care National Accreditation from The Joint Commission

BARTOW, Fla., March 10 – Peace River Center (PRC), a licensed and nationally accredited, non-profit provider of behavioral health care and victim services has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval^® for Behavioral Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval^® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective care.

The accreditation affirms the agency’s compliance with rigorous quality and safety standards in behavioral health care. This accomplishment reflects the dedication of numerous team members who participated in site tours, process explanations, clinical reviews, and post-visit follow-ups.

The Joint Commission’s behavioral health care standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, quality improvement measurement experts, and individuals and their families. The standards are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help organizations measure, assess, and improve performance.

“As a healthcare accreditor, The Joint Commission works with healthcare organizations across care settings to inspire a safer and higher quality of care that is more equitable and compassionate,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, at The Joint Commission.

“Through collaborating on innovative solutions and evidence-based resources and tools, The Joint Commission helps drive improvement while maintaining accountability through our leading survey methods and standards. We commend Peace River Center for its commitment to advancing safety, quality, equity, and compassion for all patients.”

“This accreditation serves as a testament to the unwavering commitment of our staff in delivering exceptional care and support to our clients and community,” said Larry G. Williams, Jr., CEO of Peace River Center.

“We are incredibly proud of our entire agency for their dedication to quality improvement, excellence, and continued service to those in need.”

This achievement reinforces Peace River Center’s vision to provide high-quality behavioral health services and ensure the well-being of individuals and families in our community.

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About Peace River Center

Peace River Center (PRC) was established in 1948 and is a non-profit community mental health and victim services organization with more than 30 programs in Polk, Hardee, and Highlands Counties. PRC’s 400+ compassionate members use more than 20+ evidence-based practices throughout the organization’s programs. PRC offers a wide range of services including inpatient and outpatient, residential, mental illness recovery, domestic violence, rape recovery, substance use disorder, and more. In FY2023, PRC had contact with and provided services to more than 27,900 individuals. PRC provides 24/7 emergency crisis response services to the community through the Mobile Crisis Response Team, 863.519.3744. For more information visit www.PeaceRiverCenter.org.