You can verify the license of any DCA-licensed healthcare professional by going online to www.dca.ca.gov. Click on “Verify a License.” Information available to the public may include disciplinary action taken against the license holders. Please note
How do I find information about California health care facilities?
Obtain facility/provider information via the California Health Facilities Information Database (Cal Health Find) Learn about new health care requirements and/or guidance via All Facilities Letters Access compliance information on State enforcement actions and penalties
How do I find previous licensing information for a facility?
Always ask to see the most current licensing information at a facility. If they can’t or won’t share it with you, please contact us immediately. Facilities are required by law to provide that information to you. Please contact your Regional Office for additional information regarding previous licensee information.
When is licensure required for addiction treatment?
Licensure is required when one or more of the following services is provided: detoxification, individual sessions, group sessions, educational sessions, or alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment planning, incidental medical services.
How do I contact the licensing and certification division?
Please contact the Licensing and Certification Division by calling (916) 322-2911 or by e-mail at [email protected] for more information. Information on Facility Certification is also available on this website.
Who regulates treatment centers in California?
the Department of Health Care ServicesCalifornia's drug rehabilitation centers are regulated by the Department of Health Care Services, or DHCS. DHCS is an institution deeply embedded in health care for all Californians.
What is a Dhcs license?
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) offers a voluntary facility certification to both residential and nonresidential programs that exceed minimum levels of service quality and are in substantial compliance with State program standards, specifically the Alcohol and/or Other Drug Certification Standards.
What is Facility organization number?
1. What is my facility number? A: The facility number is your 9- digit Child Care/ Preschool Facility number from the Department of Social Services - Community Care Licensing (DSS-CCLD).
Do sober living homes need to be licensed in California?
It is important to note that while sober living environments or alcohol and drug free housing are not required to be licensed by DHCS, they may be subject to other types of permits, clearances, business taxes or local fees which may be required by the cities or counties in which they are located.
Who licenses mental health facilities in California?
The Mental Health Licensing (MHL) Section of DHCS is responsible for the licensing and oversight of mental health programs on a statewide basis, ranging from acute to long-term programs.
What is a licensed facility?
Licensed facility means any facility owned by or operated on behalf of an Authorized User.
What is Facility ID in healthcare?
The facility ID number, also called a FIN or facility identifier, is a unique integer number of one to six digits, assigned by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Media Bureau to each broadcast station in the FCC Consolidated Database System (CDBS) and Licensing and Management System (LMS) databases, among ...
Are sober living homes regulated in California?
State laws and licensing requirements governing treatment and care facilities do not apply to sober living homes, which are protected under state and federal law as residences of people with disabilities. For this reason, no state agency formally regulates sober living homes.
Is a halfway house a good investment?
A quality facility can net the owner at least $40,000 per client per year or up to $10,000 a month. Never lose the reason why you want to run a halfway house. Yes, money is naturally in the equation, but it is never, ever the priority. There are too many facilities just trying to make a fast buck.
How do I report a body broker?
Share this articlehttps://www.counselormagazine.com/en/breaking-the-body-brokers/[email protected] or by calling the toll free complaint line at 877-685-8333.For complaints outside of California, an EKRA complaint can be made at https://www.whistleblowerllc.com/ekra-eliminating-kickbacks-in-recovery-act/More items...•
Background
The Adult Care Licensing Program licenses and monitors Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly and Continuing Care Retirement Communities.
Mission
The core mission of the Adult Care Licensing Program is to optimize the health, safety, and quality of life of adults in community care facilities through the administration of an effective, collaborative, and regulatory enforcement system that emphasizes harm prevention and proper and timely compliance.
Location
There are 13 Adult Care Licensing Regional Offices located throughout the State. If you have any questions regarding Adult Care Licensing, please contact the local office near you or the Technical Support Program.
