Hope Mission’s recovery programs have received a three-year reaccreditation from CARF International.
The renewed accreditation reflects three years of strengthened systems and improved outcomes across Hope Mission’s residential recovery programs.
“Through the accreditation process, we’ve established much more structure and advanced care for our participants,” says Minyoung Choi, director of recovery and women’s programs at Hope Mission. “Overall, it’s helped raise the level of care we provide and strengthen our organizational practices.”
CARF International — the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities — first accredited Hope Mission in 2022. In November 2025, CARF conducted a site survey that included observing operations, reviewing documentation, and conducting confidential interviews. CARF renewed Hope Mission’s accreditation with no recommendations — a distinction achieved in only three per cent of CARF surveys.
CARF standards cover all aspects of organizational practice—including person-centred planning, finance and HR, health and safety, and strategic planning.
“Following these standards ensures the services we provide are evidence-based and structured,” says Minyoung. “It affects every area of what we do.”
Hope Mission offers residential, faith-based addiction recovery programs—Breakout for men and Wellspring for women. The programs guide participants through four structured phases over 12 to 14 months, with flexibility for those who need more time.
“We want to make sure people are truly ready to move into the next phase.”
With the support of a caseworker, participants set personalized goals and engage in programming such as neurochemistry education, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), trauma-informed coursework, and relationship-building skills. The programs also emphasize healthy attachment and family reconnection.
“Family members play a vital role in recovery, so when both parties are ready, we invite families into case management meetings.”
While addiction recovery is a challenging journey, the Wellspring and Breakout programs are seeing completion rates improve.
“In previous years, completion rates were about 25 percent, depending on the year. With increased structure, additional programming, and improvements driven by accreditation, we’re seeing better outcomes,” says Minyoung.
In 2025, 139 people started the recovery programs and 53 people completed them.
“We’ve also seen relapse rates decrease, especially in the men’s program. These improvements align with what we anticipated as care quality increased.”
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Recovery does not end at graduation. Hope Mission created HopeWorks, an employment-based aftercare program designed to help participants transition successfully into the community. HopeWorks provides employment opportunities, practical supports such as help securing identification and healthcare cards, and ongoing recovery accountability.
The program recognizes that relapse can be part of recovery, focusing on support and stabilization rather than immediate termination of employment. More than 30 people are currently enrolled in the program.
CARF updates its standards every year to reflect changes in the field, helping ensure programs stay current and continue advancing the level of care provided.
“We want participants to feel safe and welcomed. We want them to feel like they’re at home,” says Minyoung. “After people graduate, they often call us to say this is where they felt safest and most supported.”