We’re Officially Joint Commission Accredited!

Guide Behavioral Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval, a national symbol of quality and safety in healthcare.

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What This Accreditation Means for Families

Guide Behavioral Health has officially met the highest national standards for quality, safety, and care — earning The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.

This accreditation recognizes our ongoing commitment to providing safe, evidence-based treatment for teens and families across Menlo Park and the greater Bay Area.

To receive this recognition, our team completed an unannounced on-site review, where independent experts evaluated everything from clinical practices and safety protocols to team communication and family engagement.

For parents, this means confidence that your teen’s care is delivered in a setting that values:

  • Compassion, safety, and evidence-based treatment

  • Collaboration between clinicians, schools, and families

  • A culture of continuous improvement and accountability

Our Commitment to Quality and Community

Earning this accreditation is a major milestone — but maintaining it is an ongoing promise.
Every day, we continue to refine our programs, support our clinicians, and improve outcomes for the teens we serve. At Guide, quality isn’t a checklist — it’s our culture.

We’re proud to be recognized nationally, but even prouder to continue serving our community with integrity, care, and hope.

See the Seal. Verify for Yourself.

We’re proud to display The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval, the nation’s symbol of quality and safety in healthcare. This accreditation reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence in teen mental health care.

Click the seal to verify our accreditation directly on The Joint Commission’s official website.

The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval awarded to Guide Behavioral Health in Menlo Park for excellence in teen mental health care.
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Quality Care You Can Trust — Right Here in Menlo Park

If you’d like to learn more about our accredited programs or take a tour of our Menlo Park center, we’d love to meet you.

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FAQ About Our Joint Commission Accreditation

  • Being accredited by The Joint Commission means that Guide Behavioral Health has met the highest national standards for safety, quality, and patient care. Our accreditation is a formal recognition of our continuous commitment to providing exceptional teen mental health treatment in Menlo Park.

  • Accreditation provides parents with peace of mind. It ensures that every part of our care—from clinical safety and staff training to program quality—is regularly reviewed by an independent, national organization. Families can trust that their teen is receiving evidence-based, compassionate care that meets rigorous healthcare standards.

  • The Joint Commission conducts unannounced, on-site surveys approximately every three years to ensure accredited organizations continue meeting high standards of care. Between surveys, our team maintains ongoing compliance and quality improvement across all of our IOP and PHP programs.

  • Yes. Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and Flex IOP all meet Joint Commission standards. Whether your teen attends after school or during the day, every service we provide follows the same quality and safety protocols established through our accreditation.

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