AzRHA Policy Statement
Upholding Integrity, Consistency, and Transparency in Recovery Housing Certification
Certification through the Arizona Recovery Housing Association (AzRHA) is a voluntary process that demonstrates a provider’s commitment to quality, safety, and ethical operation in accordance with the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR), Standards and the AzRHA Code of Ethics.
Our certification process is designed to ensure that every applicant is evaluated fairly, consistently, and with respect.
AzRHA Certification Team Commitments
Empowering and Supporting Our Members
AzRHA certification staff are dedicated to maintaining professionalism and transparency throughout every stage of the certification process.
Applicants can expect our team to be:
Respectful, Helpful, and Consultative — Providing clear guidance and support to each applicant organization.
Dedicated to Certification Integrity — Ensuring that all evaluations are consistent with AzRHA and NARR standards.
Consistent and Objective — Applying the same evaluation criteria uniformly across all providers.
Transparent in Communication — Keeping applicants informed of their certification stage and status.
Professional and Ethical — Refraining from any rumor, bias, or gossip within the industry.
Confidentiality of Application Materials
AzRHA treats all certification documentation with the highest level of confidentiality.
Information submitted by applicant organizations is reviewed only by AzRHA’s Certification, Training, and Grievance staff for the purpose of verifying compliance with:
The NARR Standard for Recovery Residences
The AzRHA Code of Ethics
*Applicant information is never shared with external parties unless required by law.
Public Information & Transparency
AzRHA maintains a transparent public directory to help the community identify and verify certified recovery housing providers.
Here’s how information is displayed:
Certified Homes in Good Standing — Listed publicly on the AzRHA website with up-to-date certification details.
Applicants in Progress — Displayed with limited, non-personal information for identification and verification purposes.
Suspended or Revoked Homes — Automatically removed from public listings upon change of certification status.
*This approach ensures accountability for providers while protecting applicant confidentiality.
Our Commitment to Fairness & Trust
AzRHA is committed to a certification process built on fairness, accountability, and transparency. By maintaining consistent evaluation standards and safeguarding sensitive information, we uphold the credibility of every provider who earns AzRHA certification.