Group Home Requirements in Nevada

CLIA Certificates of Waiver for Drug Testing in Behavioral Health: What Operators Need on File

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A behavioral health program that reads urine drug cups is performing laboratory testing under CLIA. Here is what a Certificate of Waiver covers, where programs fall out of compliance, and the file a surveyor or payer will ask to see.
Compliance

DEA Theft and Loss Reporting: The One-Business-Day Notice and Form 106 Clock for Behavioral Health Programs

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When a controlled substance count comes up short, DEA expects written notice to your field division within one business day of discovery and a Form 106 within 45 days. Here is how behavioral health operators keep both clocks.
CARF Accreditation Consulting: Why It Matters for Behavioral Health Programs

The 180-Day Corrective Action Window: Responding to an OTP Survey Report Under the Revised 42 CFR Part 8

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The revised 42 CFR part 8 gives opioid treatment programs up to 180 days from receipt of a survey report to complete corrective action. Here is what accrediting bodies actually sample, why the window is shorter than it looks, and what your state still controls.
Strategy Meeting

Change of Ownership in Behavioral Health: Protecting Licensure, Accreditation, and Payer Continuity

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A behavioral health transaction touches licensure, accreditation, credentialing, payer contracting, and records custody at once. An operator guide to sequencing the regulatory work against your closing date.
Regulatory compliance documents on desk during behavioral health facility licensing review

DHCS Licensing Process for California Residential SUD Facilities: 2026 Operator Roadmap

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A step-by-step 2026 roadmap for California residential SUD facility licensing through DHCS — from application readiness through initial inspection, provisional license, and full licensure with certification.
Getting Licensed: Launching a Rehab Center with Circa Behavioral

Getting Licensed: Launching a Rehab Center with Circa Behavioral

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Starting a rehab center is a big deal. You'll handle real people, real struggles, and real hope. Before your doors swing open, you need a license. It's not just red tape—it's a seal of safety, trust, and legitimacy. If you’re diving…
Community Care Licensing Checklist

Community Care Licensing Checklist

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If you run a care home in California or plan to open one, you need a license from the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD). This checklist breaks down what to do, what to prepare, and how to stay in compliance. 1. Choose the Right…
What Does a Behavioral Health Consultant Do?

What Does a Behavioral Health Consultant Do

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Mental Health Consulting for Behavioral Health Providers Running a behavioral health program is rewarding—but complex. From compliance updates to accreditation and billing, every piece must align. That’s where mental health consulting…
Signing the licensing and legal paperwork required to open a rehab center in California

Starting a Rehab Center in California: Legal Requirements, Costs, Staffing, and More

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Opening a facility? Skip the trial-and-error. Circa's fractional compliance team has guided 100+ operators through licensing and accreditation. Book a consult or explore our consulting services. Written by the Circa Behavioral Editorial Team…
How to Open a Mental Health Center

How to Open a Mental Health Center: A Comprehensive Guide

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Written by the Circa Behavioral Editorial Team • Reviewed by Compliance & Accreditation • Last updated: September 2026 This guide is general information, not legal or clinical advice. Consult your attorney and licensed clinicians…