At Crestwood, we actively recruit, hire, and train people with lived experience. This best practice prevents employee reduction and eliminates coercive treatment towards persons served. By prioritizing character, compassion, and exposure to mental health challenges, our hiring practices help us employ staff who institute promising practices that revolutionize recovery-based services. Our comprehensive recruitment strategies are a foundational principle to our organization and give us the industry advantage. With a workforce comprised of individuals who have experience navigating behavioral health systems, Crestwood is able to establish some of the most cutting-edge peer support programs in California. Crestwood Behavioral Health has been identified as a national leader in peer employment.