Our Impact

CRF programs make a difference. We’re proud of our 35+ programs that are having a positive impact on people’s lives in San Diego County.

20,000+

individuals and families served annually

19,000 +

Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT) crisis responses annually

900+

clients receive housing and supportive services annually

70+

elementary, middle, and high schools served

92%

of clients are satisfied with services

81%

of clients report symptom improvement or stabilization

Client Testimonials

“The program has done a lot more than I could have asked for. Very grateful to have had the chance to come here. Staff and everything is great.”

“The staff are serious about all of the clients and they always have a serious desire to help when needed. Everyone does care and I see it.”

“All staff were very helpful and hands on, trying to help me and offer much needed services, always concerned about my wellbeing. Thanks a lot for the much needed help.”

Awards and Recognition

We’re proud to have received the following awards and recognition for our programs.

1997

San Diego County Behavioral Health Services recognized CRF Executive Director and Founder William Hawthorne, Ph.D. as Person of the Year

2000

Areta Crowell Center (ACC) awarded Mental Health Director’s Program of the Year

2001

Our crisis residential centers, known as Short-Term Acute Residential Treatment (START) programs, received the American Psychiatric Association Psychiatric Services Gold Achievement Award

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2002

REACH Intense Case Management program awarded Mental Health Director’s Program of the Year

2004

The Corner Clubhouse awarded Mental Health Director’s Adult Program of the Year; Crossroads Youth and Family Services Center awarded Mental Health Director’s Child Program of the Year

2005

Casa Del Sol awarded Mental Health Director’s Clubhouse Program of the Year; South Bay Guidance Center Wellness Recovery Center awarded Mental Health Director’s Adult Program of the Year

2007

START programs receive NAMI-San Diego’s Inspiration Award for Recovery Program

2008

The Corner Clubhouse awarded Mental Health Director’s Adult Mental Health Program of the Year

2010

CRF Founder Dr. William (Hobie) Hawthorne receives Channel 10 Leadership Award

2011

IMPACT ACT program wins Mental Health Director’s Adult Program of the Year

2013

CRF’s PERT program awarded NAMI Outstanding Criminal Justice Advocate Award

2014

CRF awarded Outstanding Corporate Culture by RELIAS Online Training Systems

CRF President Linda Hammond, PhD, LMFT, receives Outstanding Recovery International Partnership Award from Recovery International

2018

CRF’s PERT program awarded special commendation from the Grand Jury

2022

San Diego County Board of Supervisors commends the PERT team for its significant contributions to the health and wellness of county residents; the day is known as “PERT day” in San Diego County