Editorial standards

Care is a publishing practice

Warmth without accuracy is not enough. These standards govern what we publish, how we review it, and how we correct it.

Original work and attribution

Essays published by 2travel are original or used with documented permission. We do not republish personal stories, photographs, books, meeting literature, or archived materials simply because they can be found online. Quotations and factual claims should identify their source where a reader would reasonably need it.

Health and safety boundary

We write as an editorial companion, not a clinician. Content does not diagnose, prescribe, or promise outcomes. High-stakes claims should rely on current primary sources such as public-health agencies and official service organizations. We identify when a service is peer-led rather than professional treatment.

Resource review

Directory entries should link to the official provider, describe the intended audience, explain access and cost when known, and name meaningful limitations. Inclusion does not guarantee quality or fit. We review core access details at least twice a year and prioritize urgent corrections sooner.

Pluralism and contested claims

Recovery and spiritual communities use different language and frameworks. We label faith-based, Twelve Step, secular, and meditation-centered approaches so visitors can choose knowingly. Personal or spiritual claims are presented as perspectives, not established medical fact.

Corrections

We welcome specific corrections about broken links, access details, misleading descriptions, attribution, or safety. Material changes should be made promptly and recorded internally. Use the contact form and select “Correction.”

Funding and conflicts

Directory placement is not for sale. Any sponsorship, affiliate relationship, or contributor conflict must be disclosed beside the affected content. Editorial judgment remains separate from commercial relationships.

Privacy and dignity

We avoid collecting sensitive personal narratives we do not need. A correction request should never require someone to disclose diagnosis, recovery status, trauma, or other private history. Public storytelling about identifiable people requires permission and careful consideration of lasting harm.