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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions people ask most before they trust a treatment directory — how verification actually works, how this site makes money, and what "Verified" does and doesn't mean.

How RehabSeek Works

Is RehabSeek a treatment provider?

No. RehabSeek is an independent directory that helps people find accredited addiction treatment, detox, and sober living options. We don't provide medical care, diagnosis, or treatment ourselves.

What does the "Verified" badge actually mean?

A listing carrying the Verified label has had its accreditation or licensure confirmed directly against a primary source — SAMHSA's treatment facility directory or the relevant state licensing board — not just claimed by the facility. Contact information and services offered are checked the same way, against the facility's actual licensed scope rather than its own marketing. Read the full verification methodology

Does verification mean a facility provides good care?

No. Verification confirms accreditation, licensure, and contact accuracy — it isn't a clinical endorsement, a guarantee of outcomes, or a review of care quality. RehabSeek isn't a medical provider and doesn't evaluate treatment efficacy at individual facilities.

Directory & Listings

Why doesn't my state show any treatment centers yet?

As of this writing, over 100 facilities across more than 30 states have been individually verified and are live, with more added as our team works through the rest. Where a state doesn't have a verified listing yet, the page says so directly rather than displaying placeholder or unverified providers — we'd rather show an honest "still verifying" notice than a listing we can't stand behind.

How often is verification status re-checked?

Once a listing is live, it displays a last-verified date, and accreditation/licensure status is re-checked on a recurring basis rather than only at the time the listing was first created.

I think a listing is wrong or outdated — what do I do?

Email help@rehabseek.com. Corrections are addressed within 48 hours of being reported. See our full editorial and correction policy

Can a treatment facility claim or update its own listing?

Yes. A facility can request to claim its existing listing, report a correction, or ask to be added if it isn't listed yet, through our provider page. Claiming a listing doesn't change its verification status by itself — it gives the facility a way to flag corrections and stay informed about updates. Visit the provider page

How RehabSeek Makes Money

How does RehabSeek make money?

Currently through display advertising (clearly labeled Google AdSense ads) and by following up directly ourselves when someone submits our Get Help Now form — that follow-up is handled by our own team, not sold as a paid referral to a third party. We're also building a program for treatment facilities to claim and manage their own listing (see "Can a facility claim its own listing?" below); an optional paid tier for enhanced profiles is planned but not yet live, and it will never change whether a facility is verified or how it ranks. Read the full breakdown

Can a facility pay to get the Verified badge or better placement?

No, and this won't change. The Verified badge is governed entirely by our verification methodology — accreditation and licensure checked against primary sources — not by whether a facility pays us anything. No facility can pay for better placement, a Verified badge, or more favorable coverage in our guides.

Does RehabSeek get paid for referring me to a facility?

Not currently. RehabSeek does not have any active affiliate partnerships generating referral fees as of this writing. If that changes, any affiliate relationship will be disclosed clearly on the page where the link appears, not just buried on a policy page — and it will never be allowed to affect a facility's Verified status. Read the full affiliate disclosure

Our Editorial Standards

How is RehabSeek's content fact-checked?

Content goes through initial research by editorial staff, fact-checking against SAMHSA and CDC guidelines, and a final editorial approval step before publication. Guides display a last-reviewed date.

Who reviews RehabSeek's content for accuracy?

We're not currently naming specific clinical reviewers. If and when named, licensed reviewers are added to our process, they'll be listed with their real, verifiable credentials — not before.

Does advertising influence what RehabSeek writes about a facility?

No. Advertising is clearly labeled and kept separate from editorial content, and we don't accept payment for editorial coverage. Editorial content is never influenced by advertisers.

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