Certifications and Awards
Second Genesis is among the best in the nation. In the Drug Abuse Treatment Outcomes Study, the largest federally funded study of substance abuse treatment programs, the best programs only 65% of clients were retained an average of 90 days. Second Genesis retains 77% of its clients 90 days or more. Longer retention in treatment is the most consistent predictor of favorable drug abuse outcomes. Favorable outcomes include reduced substance use, increased employment, decreased criminal behavior and homelessness.
the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) 3-year accreditation
Second Genesis believes its clients deserve a treatment program with integrity, backed with accreditation. This is why we have sought and earned accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Choosing Second Genesis at the highest level for any CARF accredited program (3-years) means we have passed an in-depth review of our services. Our programs have demonstrated that they meet internationally recognized standards. We make a commitment to continually enhance the quality of our programs and services, while focusing on the patients that we serve.
For more information on what the CARF accreditation process is, and means, please visit http://www.carf.org
World Federation of Therapeutic Communities (WFTC)
The goal of the World Federation of Therapeutic Communities (WFTC) is to join together in a worldwide association of sharing, understanding and cooperation within the global TC Movement; as well as to widen recognition and acceptance of the Therapeutic Community and the Therapeutic Community approach amongst health organizations and health delivery systems of international and national bodies. The WFTC calls for a holistic approach to healing – drawing upon all the disciplines, including medical, psychiatric, and social services, as well as TC trained professional service providers. The WFTC recognizes the importance of adapting the TC model to the respective cultures of programs in countries worldwide.
Please visit www.wftc.org for more information.
Therapeutic Communities of America (TCA)
Pioneered in the late 1950’s, the therapeutic community movement spread across the nation bringing a way out of self-destructive behavior for those who were thought often to be beyond recovery. TCA was founded in 1975 as a non-profit membership association for therapeutic communities across the United States and Canada. As the oldest therapeutic community in the tri-state area of Washington DC, Second Genesis has worked closely with TCA to increase awareness of the model in collaboration with a consortium of over 600 member programs. The President have continuously been on the advisory board of the Therapeutic Communities of America.
Please visit www.therapeuticcommunitiesofamerica.org for more information.
Awards
2006: Second Genesis received the highest, three-year, accreditation from CARF for every one of its diverse programs.
2003: Shankman received the “Washingtonian of the Year” award.
2002: Second Genesis received the highest, three-year accreditation from CARF for all of its programs.
2001: Second Genesis received a 1-year accreditation from the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for all of its programs.
1999: The Montgomery County Chamber Workforce Corporation awarded Second Genesis, Inc. with the Workforce Development Leadership Award.
1996: Shankman delivered the plenary paper, as the US representative at the WFTC conference, in St. Petersburg, Russia.
1994: Second Genesis, were presented with the prestigious John Benjamin Nichols Award by The Medical Society of DC. On the 25th Anniversary of Second Genesis, the city of Alexandria (VA), the counties of Fairfax and Arlington (VA), Montgomery (MD), Prince Georges (MD), Anne Arundel (MD) the states of Maryland and Virginia, as well as the District of Columbia called for the observance of “The Year of Second Genesis”.
1991: Nellie Henken was named as a James Cash Penney Award Finalist for her work at Second Genesis.
1990: William Donald Schaefer, Governor of Maryland, declared June 5, 1990, “Second Genesis Day,” as the organization opened a new 120-bed facility in Anne Arundel County. He urged all citizens to observe the day, as former First Lady, Barbara Bush, graciously led the grand ribbon-cutting ceremony.
1980: Rosalynn Carter commended Second Genesis by donating revenue of the 25th annual Hexagon Corporation.
1976: Betty Ford congratulated Second Genesis for “providing hope to those whose lifestyles have become self-destructive.”
