Sept. 2021
September is AG’s anniversary month! We are happy to be celebrating 12 years of helping organizations to Prepare for Greatness™. Our success would not have been possible without you. Whether you are a client (past or present), consultant, or a supporter of our mission - we want to thank you for the role you played in helping us get here. Our growth over time includes adding administrative staff, expanding our bilingual accreditation services, and offering more programs than ever before. We are excited to see what the next 12 years brings! If you are interested in knowing more about accreditation services offered - be sure to check out our website. For now - we have a lot happening this fall that we are excited to share with you. 

#YearofAccreditation // #Accreditation2021 // #PrepareforGreatness
Recommendations on Using a Consultant
In this video, Jennifer explains why an accreditation consultant can be a valuable resource.
Shop Talk
New Blog on Telehealth
Are your clients satisfied with virtual services? Our Telehealth - One Size May Not Fit All! blog provides interesting information as your organization continues to navigate through current and post-pandemic conditions!

New State Accreditation Recognition
Oregon Health Authority's (OHA) substance use disorder treatment accreditation advisory group is providing the health authority with a report and recommendations on a national accreditation requirement for Oregon substance use disorder treatment providers. Click here for full details on this advisory group.
New Clearinghouse Programs Available
New ratings from the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse are now available for 5 newly listed programs and services. Click here for details.


September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month!
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will host a livestream event on suicide prevention September 22nd. Click here for more info.
Company News
IACET Readiness Assessment
Preparing for accreditation through the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) for your continuing education and/or training (CE/T) program? Check out our new IACET Page!

Do You Have a Minute?
If so, we'd love to get your opinion on new programs and services that we are looking at offering in the future. Click here to fill out the short survey and you will automatically be entered to win 2 hours of AG consultation on any of the services we offer!

¡Accreditación en Español!
AG's website is now available in Spanish! Try it out by selecting "Spanish" under the ¿Se habla español? tab.
12 and Counting!
TEAM AG on one of the many Zoom calls this year.
Upcoming Conferences and Presentations:
Sept. 21 – 22: International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training Annual Conference (IACET) Jennifer will be attending and exhibiting in Reston, VA for IACET’s Annual Conference. For further information and to register click here.

Sept. 29 - Oct 2: Colorado Behavioral Health Council Annual BH Training Conference (CBHC) Jennifer will be attending and exhibiting in Breckenridge, CO. Click here for more information. To set up a meeting time with Jennifer, click here.

Sept. 29 - Oct 1: Zarrow Mental Health Symposium Accreditation Guru will be attending this virtual symposium on mental health. Registration is open.

Oct. 4 - 5: Nonprofit Risk Management Center Risk Summit (NRMC) Accreditation Guru will be attending this virtual conference. Registration is now open.

Oct. 12 - 14: Alliance - COA Virtual Learning Experience (SPARK) Jennifer will be sponsoring and attending this virtual conference. Click here for more information.

Oct. 20 - 22: Oregon Council for Behavioral Health Annual Leadership Conference (OCBH) Jennifer will be attending and exhibiting at this behavioral health conference in Sunriver, Oregon. For more information and to register, click here.

Nov. 8 - 10: Texas Child Care Administrators Conference Jennifer and Sara will be attending and exhibiting at this hybrid conference, and Jennifer will facilitate the session Utilizing Your National Accreditation to Drive Revenue Growth and Reduce Costs on Tuesday, November 9th in Session C. For more information on this conference click here. Registration is open!

Accreditation in ActionTM
Congratulations to the following organizations for achieving accreditation - it was a privilege to partner with them on the road to accreditation!
Long Island Adolescent and Family Services - COA Accreditation
Devoted Hearts - CARF Accreditation
Awixa Home of Long Island, Inc.
TJC Accreditation
Oakendell - CARF Accreditation
Methodist Children's Homes of Mississippi - COA Accreditation
Northeast Center for Youth and Families - COA Accreditation
Abbott House - CARF Accreditation
Accreditation Guru, Inc. / Certified MWBE / 212.209.0240 / [email protected]