Crestwood Behavioral Health

about us

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Founded in 1968, Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. is California’s leading mental health care provider with more than 29 campuses serving adults of all racial and ethnic backgrounds and socio-economic circumstances. Crestwood promotes wellness, resiliency, and recovery by providing innovative and cost-effective programs in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We are proud to work closely with families, communities, peer advocacy groups and state legislators to reduce the stigma associated with mental health challenges, and to ensure that Crestwood plays an active role in shaping our state’s mental health policies, awareness, and treatment – today and well into the future.

our mission & values

Our mission at Crestwood Behavioral Health Inc. is to create a partnership with clients, employees, families, business associates and the community in caring for individuals of all ages affected by mental health issues. Together, we invest our energy to enhance the quality of life, social integration, community support and empowerment of mental health clients.

Crestwood promotes wellness and recovery by providing quality and cost effective programs in a socially responsible manner, and works with families and communities to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.

Crestwood’s values – family, compassion, commitment, enthusiasm, flexibility and character – drive the work that we do every day at all of our facilities. Our staff members embody these values and they serve as the foundation of the programs and services we provide.

our community

Crestwood has a long history of active involvement in the communities where our facilities are located. In many areas we provide vocational training and job placement services through the Dreamcatchers Empowerment Network, a nonprofit organization we founded in 2000. We also provide internships, residency and chaplaincy programs through local colleges, and in many cases we develop special programs for the community to benefit from our services.

Social Responsibility


Crestwood is deeply committed to creating a positive impact on society and the environment. This value is integrated into every area of the company’s operations – from finance to procurement and transportation – and addresses the needs of a broad range of stakeholders, including employees, clients, business partners, communities and the environment.

Crestwood is proud to be an Associate Member of the Business for Social Responsibility (BSR™), a global nonprofit organization that works with its network of more than 250-member companies and other partners to build a just and sustainable world. From its offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR™ develops sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration.

careers at crestwood

We are always looking for individuals to join our team who share our commitment to serving those with mental health needs in the community.

Current Opportunties

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