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Crestwood Behavioral Health is honored to share that we have been named a WRAP Licensee for the state of California. For more than 20 years, Crestwood has embraced the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) to help the people we serve experience healing and transformation, and to foster the wellbeing of our staff. Our collaboration with WRAP, Inc. has only grown since we were named a WRAP Center of Distinction in 2024. WRAP is one of Crestwood’s Foundational Tools. It has been used throughout Crestwood to help individuals develop a personal wellness toolbox, incorporate daily maintenance plans to foster wellbeing, and to strengthen resilience when faced with challenges. Crestwood currently has 154 WRAP Facilitators and 19 Advanced Level WRAP Facilitators across our campuses. In 2026, Crestwood will have provided more than 30 WRAP Seminar I Trainings, five WRAP Seminar II Trainings, four WRAP Refresher Trainings, and one WRAP Seminar III Training (since becoming a licensee, which grants permission to offer Seminar III). Crestwood’s connection to WRAP spans decades, as Patty Blum, Crestwood COO and Executive Vice President shares: "A coworker gave me a small red book published in 1998 by Mary Ellen Copeland, entitled Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). She encouraged me to read it, use it, and then purchase a copy for every employee. I did. She also came to provide some WRAP training, but mostly, we all took the book home. We read it, and in my case, I shared it with my children, friends, and anyone who visited. It was often left out, and more than once, someone would take a copy home after a gathering. I would simply buy another. I quickly realized that this little red book was a precious gem—a resource that was inviting, accessible, and required no mental health background to understand. I knew it had the potential to provide support and guidance to Crestwood for decades to come. For more than 20 years, Crestwood has embraced WRAP as an essential part of our recovery-oriented approach, helping persons served discover healing, hope, and transformation. What began with a small red book has grown into a deeply embedded commitment to wellness that benefits both the individuals we serve and our dedicated staff. Today, WRAP remains an important part of Crestwood’s culture, empowering persons served with practical tools for recovery while supporting staff well-being, resilience, and connection. We are proud and honored to be a Center of Distinction and a licensed organization with WRAP, Inc.”

To be a Certified B Corporation means an organization is dedicated to business as a force for good and meets the highest standard of corporate social responsibility, environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Crestwood believes we must be the change we seek in the world. For more than 58 years, Crestwood has been deeply committed to creating a positive impact on our communities and environment and has been demonstrating this by being an Associate Member of the Business for Social Responsibility (BSR), as well as a Public Benefit Corporation, so the next step in our journey was to become a Certified B Corporation. Companies who score above 80 are invited to become a Certified B Corporation; and we are thrilled to be certified with a score of 105.3! Our score reflects our Certified B Corp mission of being dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, social integration, empowerment, wellness and recovery of individuals who are affected by mental health issues, thereby reducing the stigma associated with them. We do this by providing quality and cost-effective programs in a socially responsible manner, in collaboration with families, communities, and public and private entities. Society’s most challenging problems cannot be solved by government and nonprofits alone. The Certified B Corp community works toward reduced inequality, lower levels of poverty, a healthier environment, stronger communities, and the creation of more high-quality jobs with dignity and purpose. By harnessing the power of business, Certified B Corps use profits and growth as a means to a greater end: positive impact for their employees, communities, and the environment. Maintaining our Certified B Corporation status will challenge us to be continuously dedicated to our sustainable practices and reminds us to constantly consider how we are affecting our employees, community, and the environment. Check out our Crestwood Certified B Corporation page at: https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/company/crestwood-behavioral-health-inc/ To learn more about B Certified Corporations, visit www.bcorp.com

Crestwood is proud to announce that our new Solano House program, located at 2261 S Watney Way in Fairfield, officially opened on July 15, 2026! Solano House is funded through a partnership with Solano County Health & Social Services Department, Behavioral Health Division. The program serves adult residents from the County who are experiencing mental health issues and need residential rehabilitation treatment so they may take an active role in reaching their recovery potential. The campus supports 32 adults in two, 16-bed Community Care Licensed (CCL), Adult Residential Facility (ARF) programs and provides services for justice-involved individuals who have been appointed by the mental health court and individuals who are experiencing homelessness. View the full page and video tour for Crestwood Solano House here: https://www.crestwoodbehavioralhealth.com/location/solano-house

San Luis Obispo County youth experiencing behavioral health issues will soon be able to get round-the-clock treatment through the county’s psychiatric facility. Read more at: https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article316152166.html#storylink=cpy

Crestwood was excited to once again sponsor and participate in several NAMIWalks throughout California this spring. We support the National Alliance on Mental Illness and their mission to advocate, educate, and provide support for those with mental health issues, as well as their families. Several walks took place in May in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Crestwood was proudly represented by our campuses at the following NAMIWalks: San Diego – April 25 Sacramento – May 9 Solano – May 9 San Francisco – May 16 Fresno – May 16 Our involvement in these annual walks echoes our Crestwood values of Family, Commitment, and Enthusiasm, as we partner with our communities to champion mental health for all! Thank you to all who participated this year, whether sharing information about our services at our resource tables or walking for the cause!

Peerpocalypse is an annual action-packed national conference dedicated to mental health, addiction recovery, and peer support. Hosted by The Peer Company, formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon (MHAAO), the four-day event brings together peer leaders, innovators and advocates to share expertise, skills, and lived experiences. The convention focuses on building community and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the Peer Support field. Crestwood was excited to sponsor and attend Peerpocalypse 2026, held May 4 – 7 in Seaside, OR. Greg Parnell represented Crestwood at the event and was thrilled to lead energetic Zumba sessions each morning of the conference. Greg also shared an informational table with Sarah Farmer of WRAP Inc., who co-facilitated Greg’s workshop: “Disruption, Discovery & Balance.” Together, they shared all things WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) and Crestwood. Additional highlights included Lori Ashcraft and Eugene Johnson presenting: “Innovations in Peer Delivered Training Through Podcast Formats,” as well as Gloriana Hunter and Theresa Mast of Crestwood Recovery Resilience Solutions presenting: “Rising as Leaders: Maximizing Your Impact in Advanced Peer Roles.” It was a powerful conference and strong connections were made. We are already looking forward to next year!

Crestwood was proud to have a booth at NatCon26 held April 27 – 29 in Denver, CO. Elena Mashkevich and Ashley Brown attended on behalf of Crestwood, as well as Regina Kaiser from Dreamcatchers Empowerment Network, and Jim Ritchie from Crestwood Recovery Resilience Solutions. Each organization’s programs and services were promoted at the shared table. This three-day event provided opportunities to engage and network with several of the 5,000+ health care professionals in attendance. It also provided the chance to attend sessions throughout all three days with topics including, but not limited to, leadership principles; peer support; equity and inclusion; employee engagement and retention; and AI. The conference also offered several keynote speakers, TED-style talks, poster presentations, fireside chats and so many more opportunities for learning and engagement. Annually, NatCon brings providers, vendors, and the community together from across the nation to promote mental wellness and policy. The team was honored to attend a special networking event specifically for California attendees hosted by the California Behavioral Health Association. We look forward to participating again in 2027!

Congratulations to our Project Management Team (Laura Valdivia, Anthony Nguyen and Julia Wolverton) for being awarded the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) 2025 Silver Design Excellence Award at their Wisconsin Gala for the design of our Crestwood Selma Wellness Center’s Trauma-Informed Environment!! Direct Supply Aptura representatives, who work with our team on our campuses’ trauma-informed environments and nominated the Selma Wellness Center for the ASID Design Excellence Award, said, “This recognition reflects Crestwood’s commitment to creating a care environment that is welcoming, healing, and dignified for every individual receiving care. Your vision for blending thoughtful design with compassionate behavioral health support made this project truly meaningful. It was an honor for our team to help bring that vision to life. We are deeply grateful for the work your team does every day to support the well-being of those in your care. That dedication inspires the environments we create together, and we are proud to be your partner.” The Selma Wellness Center is a perfect and gorgeous example of our Trauma-Informed Environments Foundational Tool and how our team truly designs our campus environments to be welcoming, warm, safe and healing to support the recovery of our persons served. Congratulations again to our talented and amazing Project Management Team on receiving the 2025 Silver ASID Design Excellence Award! Through their hard work and dedication, they are making a difference in the lives and recovery of our persons served by designing our Crestwood campuses environments to not only be beautiful, but therapeutic. Well done! To view our Selma Healing Center’s award-winning, trauma-informed environment, visit their campus page at https://www.crestwoodbehavioralhealth.com/location/selma To learn more about Crestwood’s Trauma-Informed Environments visit our website at https://www.crestwoodbehavioralhealth.com/recovery-service/homelike-environments

A huge congratulations to the team of authors Lori Ashcraft, Patty Blum, Chris Martin, Gene Johnson, Rita Cronise (Rutgers), Sean Karyczak (Rutgers) on their article, Peer Employment Learning Center (PELC) Pilot Project: From Mental Patient to Peer Support Provider being published in the national Community Mental Health Journal! The article highlights the PELC’s training, evolution and sustainability and found, “The PELC pilot provides a blueprint for workforce development in restrictive settings. It demonstrates that with rigorous training and a supportive organizational culture, the transition from “mental patient” to “peer professional” is not only possible but serves as a powerful mechanism for system-wide recovery.” Having this article published in the Community Mental Health Journal is an impressive honor and shines national attention on the PELC and its importance. Well done everyone! Read the full article here.

Crestwood representatives joined Nevada County officials, state and local partners, and community members to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Deer Creek Behavioral Health Center located at 950 Maidu Avenue in Nevada City.  This is a major step forward in expanding access to local mental health care. The 16-bed campus offers a Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) for short-term treatment and a Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) to support individuals experiencing acute mental health needs.   Nevada County Behavioral Health selected Crestwood through a competitive request for proposals process to lead the design, construction and operation of the campus. Deer Creek Behavioral Health Center is expected to open in late fall of 2027.   https://nevadacountyca.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/8666

Crestwood is pleased to announce that our Selma Wellness Center, located at 3800 McCall Avenue in Selma, CA,  officially opened on March 16, 2026!  The Selma Wellness Center is a 40-bed, justice-informed MHRC program, created through a public-private partnership between the California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) and Crestwood.     The Selma Wellness Center focuses on serving justice-involved individuals who often face disproportionate risk of violence, overdose, and suicide so this is why it is critical to provide them with mental health recovery services. The staff is trained in rich interdisciplinary management of behaviors, as well as evidence-based practices for this population.  Tour the Selma Wellness Center Visit the webpage for Selma Wellness Center to see all the photos and learn more.

Read the full article by Lori Ashcraft and Patty Blum on BehavioralHealthNews.org