Crestwood

“Even though my recovery was hard and sometimes I didn’t feel like it was worth it, and felt like the arguments outweighed the successes, I wouldn’t change anything that happened at the Bridge for anything in the world.”

“I feel that the establishment of Crestwood Healing Center in a residential community, despite the opposition, could be used as a model throughout the state.”

“I am writing you on the eve of NAMI’s Mental Illness Awareness Week to thank you for bringing the Crestwood Healing Center to Contra Costa County.”

“The staff was very caring, respectful and supportive. They took care of him till the very end with great gentleness. But, they also took care of us, the family. The staff was very thoughtful and they moved him to a private room so that he could have peace and every one in our family could come and say goodbye.”

“The doctors were thorough in explaining all the medical needs and care that was provided, but they also expressed concern of the emotional toll. They explained the end may be very hard for me, his elder sister, to take care of him at home and to see and witness his demise. I had taken care of him for over a decade since our mother passed but this would be different and far more difficult.”

“The dietician was outstanding. She checked on him multiple times every day. Even his taste and preference for food was attended to almost by “special order.” It was very touching to hear, “We want to give him anything he wants while he is with us.” For example, plain yogurt with every meal. Even when he stopped eating, it came just in case he might want a spoonful.”

“Every member at every level of the staff was incredible. From the front desk to nurses and nurse’s aides, social workers and housekeeping were caring and did their job with a smile. The caring, courteous, professionalism of staff was very heartwarming and impressive. They all addressed him personally either as Mr. Dhillon or affectionately by his “pet” name, Bobby.”

“ldylwood Care Center-a place of roses, gardens, care, sensitivity and respect. I thank you all, every member of a phenomenal staff, from the bottom of my heart. My brother passed with great dignity and peace and lived his final months with comfort and care.”

“My brother was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and hospice care was needed. The diagnosis and the burden that came with it was heavy. It was a great relief when my brother Bobby was accepted to move to ldylwood from Stanford Hospital. ldylwood was not only able to provide the mental health support he needed but also provided exceptional care for his cancer and ultimately his end of life. It is a beautiful setting, close to our home so that we could visit and take Bobby home as often as possible and when the end came, were able to be with him.”

“Together, we struggled against age old bias, fear and a misinformed constituency within the community to establish a safe environment for consumers seeking recovery and their rightful place in society. Today there is a calmness… a broadening of understanding, and the recovery of spirits.”

“My name is Patrick. I have been learning about DBT for 6 or 7 months at Crestwood San Diego. I have noticed that DBT is helping me in a lot of ways. Before I started DBT I did not handle problems in a healthy way. DBT has taught me some healthy skills.”

“While I hope that my family won’t need the Crestwood crisis services again, I do sincerely hope that they continue to do such an outstanding job helping the community achieve recovery.”

“I am writing to express the gratitude I have been able to observe by the community served at the Crisis Stabilization Services of Solano County.”

“When I first came to Crestwood I used to stay in my room and not talk with anyone. Now I feel more open. It used to be so hard for me. It was like I didn’t want to grow. I just wanted to stay in my room. I wasn’t ready to come out and let my peers know what I liked or what I was like. I was like a depressed person locked in a cell. I never really could come out to let the world know where I was at. Being able to go on outings, being involved in planning the outings, working in the Dream Team snack shack, I felt more successful and like I could do things.”

“Scott is such a good guy! We so appreciate everything that he has done for our son, and for our family. We will be forever grateful for the concern he has shown for J. and his well-being, and for the kindness he has shown us as J.’s parents.”

“Our experience with Hummingbird was so very different. Early on, we received our first call from Scott Cranny. Scott let us know that he would be working closely with J. during his stay there. He explained the goals of Hummingbird and the plan he had developed exclusively for our son.”

“Once again, thank you and sincerely and best wishes.”

“Profoundly and from the deepest part of my heart and being, I thank each and all of you and wish you all the best and continued innovation in a misunderstood and under recognized profession.”

“I am no longer in pain and I am not ashamed to say I was a client at Crestwood.”

“Thanks to your organization and my own self-realization, I want to live long.”

“All of the other program monitors were completely professional, courteous and compassionate towards all clients.”

“The activity assistant has the patience of a saint and his smile is contagious.”

“This letter is to inform your organization of the exemplary and outstanding services of not only Crestwood as a whole, but individual recognition of a number of your nursing and support staff.”

“The mentally ill are no different than anyone else… they can recover and have a productive life, given the opportunity that Crestwood provides.”

“What I have seen, and what I have experienced with Crestwood Pleasant Hill, has impressed me.”