Department of Children and Families (DCF)

Becoming licensed by the DCF shows potential clients that your addiction treatment company meets several standards for quality care. The field of healthcare is competitive and the world of substance use disorder treatment is no exception. People want the money they invest in saving their lives or the lives of loved ones to go to a facility that has shown they stand above the average place. A listing on the DCF website provides the endorsement that can drive traffic to your website and increase your number of clients.

In addition to attracting more clients, there are other benefits to becoming licensed by the DCF. Financial institutions, grant organizations, private investors, and community groups all recognize the value of facilities being licensed by the DCF. Once you achieve licensing, you can put the spotlight on this accomplishment when you promote your company or seek financial input or assistance from others. This licensure helps you stand out among of sea of many other candidates.

Many individual medical and psychological treatment providers are asked by patients to provide references for facilities that treat drug and alcohol addiction. Because about half of all individuals who struggle with a substance use disorder also need treatment for mental health issues, looking for help for co-occurring disorders has become much more common. These medical and therapeutic professionals often provide their patients with references to facilities with high standards that are recognized by the DCF, which means getting on this list opens you up to a much wider audience.

Research shows that people who suffer from drug and alcohol addiction and complete a qualified treatment program do better post-treatment than those who do not. The longer a person stays in recovery, the less likely they are to relapse, which improves the chances that they and their loved ones will not become part of an investigation by the Florida DCF, whether for the first time or a subsequent event. This provides the impetus for the detailed information needed and specifics of care that must be provided in order to obtain a license.

Becoming a licensed provider of substance abuse treatment by the Florida DCF involves a number of steps and concerns. Licensing means that minimum standards have been achieved by addiction treatment programs that include receiving facilities, detox, residential treatment, inpatient and outpatient treatment, community housing, prevention, intervention, and medication-assisted treatment. DCF consulting in South Florida helps your company prepare all needed documentation and be prepared in all other ways for questions, visitation, and requests made by the DCF as part of the licensing process. In doing so, we assist DCF licensed substance abuse providers in keeping their operations running smoothly.

Bloom Consulting helps you with the fields of assessment, counseling, case management, and each level of care offered by your company. We walk you through the specific criteria that must be met so that you receive your licensing and a spot on the licensed treatment listing. Using our services saves your employees time, money, and frustration and allows you to join the coveted DCF licensing list quickly.