Mental Health is the heartbeat of Crestwood! Every day we get to support individuals with mental health challenges on their recovery journeys. This is meaningful work – work shaped by our Crestwood values of Family, Compassion, Commitment, Enthusiasm, Flexibility, and Character.

We would like to thank our Crestwood Family for being heroes in behavioral health! Each day, you champion the people we serve! Thank you for your care and compassion, and your commitment to recovery and resilience. You are helping to bring hope and healing by upholding our Pillars of Recovery: Hope, Empowerment, Meaningful Roles, and Spirituality. You are providing holistic support through our Foundational Tools, like WRAP, DBT, CRM, Motivational Interviewing, our Heart Healthy Diet, and Zumba. And you are encouraging the people we serve by building strong relationships that focus on persons served strengths and stories of resilience. Thanks to your dedicated efforts and your passion for mental wellness, Crestwood continues to be a leader in behavioral health.

Crestwood is proud to sponsor and participate in several mental health conferences, walks, and events to champion mental health advocacy, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month. We are proud to be involved in our communities and partner with organizations that share our passion for mental wellbeing and recovery!

• NatCon26 in Denver, CO – April 27 – 29
• Peerpocalypse in Seaside, OR – May 4 – 7
• NAMIWalks
• San Diego – April 25
• Sacramento – May 9
• Solano – May 9
• San Francisco – May 16
• Fresno – May 16
• Together Against Mental Health Stigma in Concord, CA – May 13
• Mental Health Matters Day at the California State Capitol – May 13
• AFSP San Luis Obispo Campus Walk – May 16

This Mental Health Awareness Month, and all year round, we hope you know how appreciated you are as members of our Crestwood Family! Thank you for your dedication and daily commitment to the people we serve and your coworkers. You are making a meaningful impact in the field of behavioral health!

This Mental Health Awareness Month, take some time to review your WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) and add a few new tools to your Wellness Toolbox. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Try box breathing to reduce stress and improve focus. Inhale for a count of four, hold your breath for four seconds, exhale for a count of four, and hold your breath again for four seconds.
• Pick up a paint by number kit or a new puzzle and spend some quiet time working on a creative project.
• Spend time with your four-legged family members. Pets are soothing for the soul.
• Go on a walk in your neighborhood or at a nearby park. See how many different types of trees and flowers you can spot.
• Try out a healthy new recipe with ingredients you buy at a farmer’s market or local fruit stand.
• Take a day trip to the coast or the mountains. Immerse yourself in a refreshing environment and soak in your surroundings.
• Plan a lunch date with a friend at a restaurant you haven’t tried before. Catch up over a new type of cuisine.
• Choose one area of your home to declutter and organize. Find joy in reclaiming your space.
• Plant a garden – from fresh herbs to vegetables to flowers, enjoy tending to your plants and reap the harvest.
• Visit your local library and choose a captivating book. Be uplifted and enlightened by reading something new.