Endeavors Earns CARF Accreditation: A Commitment To Life-Changing Impact
Last Updated: 24 Feb 2025

We have some exciting news to share! Endeavors has once again earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). CARF is an independent nonprofit accreditor acclaimed for promoting “quality, value, and optimal outcomes” of health and human services. This recognition means Endeavors continues to meet high-quality standards in the services we provide to children, families, and veterans across Texas.

Why is this important? This isn’t just a stamp of approval—it’s a testament to the life-changing impact we make in communities across Texas. CARF accreditation signifies that we provide safe, effective, and well-managed programs that truly transform lives.

Community Impact: The Ripple Effect Of Our Work

CARF is an independent nonprofit that sets rigorous standards for health and human service organizations. Achieving this accreditation means Endeavors not only meets but exceeds these high-quality standards in the critical programs we provide for children, families, and veterans. This recognition assures our community that the support we offer is not only compassionate but also proven to be effective.

From helping individuals transition from homelessness into permanent housing, to providing vital mental health care, suicide prevention, and crisis intervention, our accredited programs are making a tangible difference. 

• The Austin Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) program, and Endeavors’ similar programs across Texas, have given many people the stability of a safe home. In 2023 alone, Endeavors provided housing support to over 4,500 people throughout the state, including more than 1,100 veterans. 

• Our Community Behavioral Health Services have provided crucial mental health support to children, veterans, first responders, gun and domestic violence survivors, and others in crisis across the country.

• Our Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics, located in San Antonio, El Paso, and Killeen, delivered over 26,000 clinical therapy sessions to post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families in 2023, filling a much-needed gap in compassionate, high-quality mental health care.

• Meanwhile, our Zero Suicide Initiative supports those we serve through services that address their social determinants of health, as well as provides suicide prevention training to the public. 

This accreditation is a promise to our community. It signifies that every individual who walks through our doors will receive care that meets the highest standards.

CARF Accreditation In Action: Amelia’s Story

What does all of this actually look like in real life? CARF accreditation isn’t about checking boxes—it’s about ensuring people like Amelia receive the support they need to reclaim their lives.

After fleeing an abusive marriage, Amelia found herself homeless, navigating between temporary shelters and sleeping in her car. With no support system and little hope, she turned to Endeavors’ Austin Rapid Re-Housing program.

“When I started with Endeavors, I thought it would take a long time to get stable, but it didn’t. It just took a few months,” Amelia shared. “They found us an apartment and helped us fill out the application.”

But the support didn’t stop there. Endeavors covered Amelia’s rent and utilities for a year, allowing her the time and security she needed to heal, return to school, and rebuild her life. Today, she proudly holds her GED and is working toward a degree in Computer Information Technology.

“This experience built my self-confidence back up. It’s made me happier, more motivated, and determined to keep moving forward,” she said.

This is CARF accreditation in action: safe, ethical, and effective support so that people like Amelia don’t just survive—they thrive.

(Read more about Amelia’s inspiring story here!)

Moving Forward: How You Can Be Part Of The Change

While we’re proud of this achievement, our work isn’t done! CARF accreditation isn’t a finish line—it’s motivation to keep improving, growing, and finding new ways to serve our community.

We’re always looking for people who want to make a difference. Whether you donate, volunteer, or share our story, your support helps people like Amelia find stability, healing, and hope.

About Endeavors Endeavors is a longstanding national non-profit that provides an array of programs and services in support of children, families, Veterans, and those struggling with mental illness and other disabilities. Endeavors serves vulnerable people in crisis through innovative personalized services. For more information, please visit endeavors.org.