Outreach
Cultivating Relationships and Sharing Expertise.
Crestwood is dedicated to outreach, from within our local California communities to participation in conferences across the state and the nation. We believe in fostering relationships with our neighbors and sharing our knowledge and expertise with the behavioral health community. See below for some of the ways we’re reaching out!
Community Involvement
We are proud to be active participants in many local and regional events throughout California. As sponsors for organizations with a focus on mental health, we get to promote mental well-being, champion our neighbors, and help stop the stigma associated with mental health issues. Our involvement in neighborhood and national organizations echoes our Crestwood value of Family—we are stronger together!
Presenting Our Expertise
In 2024, Crestwood shared cutting-edge research and best practices with the California Association of Social Rehabilitation Agencies (CASRA) on how to cultivate wellness at work. The presentation provided solution-focused guidelines on how to prioritize mental well-being for both persons served and staff.
CASRA
In 2023, Crestwood presented groundbreaking research on the positive impact of spiritual practices, highlighting a trauma-informed lens that supports resilience and recovery for persons served. Other presentations included Moving through Times of Personal Crisis and more.
Alliance for Rights and Recovery
In 2023, Crestwood shared informative data on the positive impact of Peer Facilitated DBT in a Recovery-Based Crisis Residential Program. This presentation highlighted peer support practices that help persons served overcome unique mental health challenges and the significance of peer led recovery activities.
CrisisCon
In 2022, Crestwood delivered six presentations for the International Academy of Law and Mental Health (IALMH), sharing a range of expertise on behavioral health topics that promote the implementation of effective recovery services. This included an insightful presentation on the importance of designing Trauma-Informed Environments and the positive impact they have on persons served.
IALMH
In 2022, Crestwood delivered an enlightening presentation on the effectiveness of DBT Delivered by Peers in a Peer-Operated Crisis Program, and shared essential guidelines that support the successful implementation of peer led engagements designed to champion recovery and hope for persons served.
Crisis Residential Association
In 2019, Crestwood provided a transformational presentation for the California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions (CIBHS) that emphasized innovative solutions to address workforce challenges hindering progress. The presentation focused on real world complications and actionable steps to overcome them.
CIBHS
In 2019, Crestwood shared key research and supportive strategies for The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) to encourage progressive outcomes for employees with disabilities. The presentation highlighted organizational competencies that help cultivate a collaborative work culture invested in helping staff members become their best selves.
NAWDP
In 2017, Crestwood provided a presentation for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), featuring Crestwood’s transformative peer-oriented services. The presentation spotlighted effective approaches to building community, trust, and resilience with persons served through peer support specialists who have lived experience.
SAMHSA
In 2017, Crestwood delivered an inspiring presentation that reinforced the significance of building bridges with local communities and shared how peer support plays an essential role in creating community connections. The presentation featured innovative strategies on how to foster genuine and compassionate networks.
Temple University Collaborative
In 2016, Crestwood presented groundbreaking research for the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA) on the positive impact of spiritual practices, highlighting a trauma-informed lens that supports resilience and recovery for persons served. Other presentations emphasized leveraging the Community Resiliency Model to heal local populations.
PRA
Event Exhibits & Conferences We've Sponsored
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