The licensure required to open and operate a substance abuse treatment facility serves as a significant barrier to entry. Obtaining the appropriate conditional use permits and program licenses can be a very complex process.

Inherently, it requires precise timing of the acquisition of the property and the permit. Healthcare has significantly streamlined the licensing process through its experience and government relationships.

HCS is licensed and certified by the California Department of Health Care Services.

One of the functions of this department is administering prevention, treatment, and recovery services for alcohol and drug abuse.

HCS is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International family of organizations, including CARF, CARF Canada, and CARF-CCAC, is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services.

Through accreditation, CARF assists service providers in improving the quality of their services, demonstrating value and meeting internationally recognized organizational and program standards.

The accreditation process applies sets of standards to service areas and business practices during an on-site survey. Accreditation, however, is an ongoing process, signaling to the public that a service provider is committed to continuously improving services, encouraging feedback and serving the community.

Accreditation also demonstrates a provider's commitment to enhance its performance, manage its risk and distinguish its service delivery.