Crestwood Through the Years
A Legacy Begins
James M. Dobbins, Sr. founded Crestwood Hospitals, later rebranded as Crestwood Behavioral Health, a company dedicated to providing transformational mental health care.
Raising the Bar
Crestwood’s commitment to offering accessible behavioral health services leads to the opening of new campuses, cutting-edge recovery modalities, and innovative program initiatives.
A Path of Prosperity
Crestwood continues to experience prolific growth in partnership with California's counties, further solidifying itself as the leading behavioral health care provider in the state.
Unstoppable Growth
Now, in business for more than 50 years, Crestwood continues to expand its reach, upholding the highest standards of mental health care to empower persons served.
2006
MARCH
The Pathway
Crestwood Healing Center Pleasant Hill opens The Pathway, an Adult Residential Facility (ARF) and a social rehabilitation program.
2006
JUNE
2nd CARF Accreditation!
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) renews Crestwood's three-year accreditation for their community programs, accounting office, and corporate office.
2008
FEBRUARY
40 Years!
Crestwood celebrates its 40th anniversary.
2008
JUNE
Non-Violent Practices
After a two-day training that was focused on creating violence and coercion-free environments, Crestwood develops a corporate plan to support the elimination of coercive treatment throughout all of their campuses.
2008
AUGUST
Crestwood PHF
Crestwood's first Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) opens at Crestwood Bakersfield. This 16-bed program is dedicated to restoring a sense of hope and self-empowerment for persons served.
2008
SEPTEMBER
Carmichael ARF
Crestwood opens American River Residential Services, an Adult Residential Facility (ARF) in Carmichael.
2009
JANUARY
3rd CARF Accreditation!
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) renews Crestwood's three-year accreditation for their community programs, accounting office, and corporate office.
2009
JANUARY
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) renews Crestwood's three-year accreditation for their community programs, accounting office, and corporate office.
2009
AUGUST
Bakersfield Bridge
Crestwood Bakersfield launches the Bridge Program, an Adult Residential Facility (ARF) that provides enhanced services to 15 persons served who require increased structure and life skills training.
DECEMBER
Hope Center
Hope Center opens at Crestwood Vallejo, the company's first Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE). This program supports independence, provides persons served with health and wellness resources, helps individuals manage physical and behavioral problems, and promotes recovery and community re-integration.
2010
Environment Initiative
Crestwood introduces quality improvement processes and best practices to create Trauma-Informed Environments at their campuses. These new therapeutic spaces feature soothing paint colors, serenity rooms, libraries, living rooms, comfort rooms, and dining rooms.
2010
MARCH
Carmichael PHF
Crestwood's American River Residential Services opens a Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF), the second PHF among Crestwood's campuses. This 16-bed acute care unit assists adults experiencing a mental health crisis by providing a safe, secured, comfortable setting and immediate access to psychiatric and social services.
JULY
Eureka Courtyard Community
Courtyard Community opens at Crestwood Eureka, the second Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE) among Crestwood's campuses.
2010
NOVEMBER
Bakersfield PHF
Crestwood Bakersfield launches their second Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF), the third PHF among Crestwood campuses. This 16-bed program is dedicated to restoring a sense of hope and self-empowerment for persons served.
2011
Trauma-Informed Care Initiative
Crestwood adopts the Trauma-Informed Care Approach Initiative to ensure all of their operations, treatment programs, employment, and community relationships are viewed through a trauma-informed lens.
2011
MARCH
San Jose PHF
Crestwood San Jose launches a Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF). This PHF is the fourth among Crestwood's campuses and is designed to support persons served who require stabilization at a time of acute psychiatric crisis.
2011
APRIL
Wellness Initiative
Crestwood launches their Heart Healthy Diet Initiative and hires a culinary specialist to empower persons served by supplementing their recovery with healthy meals.
2011
OCTOBER
SAMHSA Recognition
Crestwood receives recognition from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for offering highly effective campus environments that foster mental health recovery.